Scissors and Shaves

Scissors & Shaving Tools for Horse & Pony Grooming

We all want our horses to look and feel their best, especially when they’re out and about competing where turnout is of utmost importance. Here at Discount Equestrian, our Scissors & Shaves range includes market-leading, innovative products to help keep your horse immaculately turned out.

All the fantastic products in our Scissors & Shaves range are manufactured to the highest possible standards by brilliant brands such as Smart Grooming®, Lincoln®, LeMieux®, Harlequin®, Elico®, and more!  

Just a few of those top-quality products available in our fantastic Scissors & Shaves collection include hair-trimming scissors, fetlock scissors, thinning combs, close shaving accessories, and bot knives:

LeMieux® Close Shave – “An ideal way to trim their whiskers, face, ears, bridle paths, feathers etc. Close Shave is especially useful for difficult horses, as there is no risk of cutting them. The non-clogging, stainless steel razor is protected by a comb. Close Shaves are great at shows or on the yard, and can be reused many times. A handy gadget for last minute touch-ups!”

Bitz® Bot Knife – “An effective worm control programme includes the elimination of bot eggs from your horse. The blade of this Bot Knife features a special shape designed to reach into crevices where bot eggs are found. Made with stainless steel, this Bot Knife also benefits from an easy to use, moulded grip handle.”

Elico® Multicoloured Straight Scissors – “High quality straight scissors that are ideal for both equine trimming and dog grooming. Features a finger rest and soft inserts, for comfort during use. Benefits from stylish, multicoloured stainless steel.”

Please note, there have been updates regarding the removal of hair from horses competing in events adhering to FEI Rules, as follows:

“Article 1004

Prohibited Methods

1. Horses are not permitted to compete in FEI Events:

[…]

1. h) if the hair on their limbs has been clipped and/or shaven at any point during the Period of the Event. Permission must be granted from the VC/VD by the PTV for clipping and/or shaving required for veterinary purposes, prior to any investigation or treatment taking place. Horses’ limbs may be clipped up to 3 days before the Horse Inspection using a blade that cuts the hairs no shorter than 2mm;

1. i) if the Horse’s sensory hairs have been clipped and/or shaven or in any

other way removed unless individual sensory hairs have been removed by a veterinarian to prevent pain or discomfort for the Horse. Areas of hair that must be clipped, shaven or removed to allow veterinary treatment are exempt from this rule. As of 1 July 2021, Sanction 39 in Annex VI will be applicable […]”

For more information about the update to FEI Veterinary Regulations, we recommend reading the following document: FEI Veterinary Regulations 2022.

For further advice about the use of scissors and shaves, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly Discount Equestrian team – we’re always happy to help!

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