<Li> Hunter clip: The entire horse is clipped, except for the legs and a patch of hair under the saddle . This clip traces back to the hunt field, and is still used there today, as it provides extra protection to the back of the horse (essential during several hours of hunting) as well as to the lower legs (which may be cut by brambles), but still allows the horse to stay cool while galloping . </Li> <Li> Blanket clip: Long hair is left in a blanket - shaped area on the horse . The shoulders and neck are clipped, the legs are left unclipped . </Li> <Li> Trace clip: varies, but generally the horse is clipped from under its throat, down along the jugular groove, and then clipped halfway up the shoulder and belly . Variations include clipping higher along the neck, shoulder, and belly, and clipping a strip off the side of the hindquarter, to the buttock . Additionally, many clip a strip halfway up the cheek to the muzzle . The back and legs are left unclipped . The clip is named after the traces of the carriage, as it follows a similar pattern . The amount of hair removed is based on the work the horse is in, the amount it sweats during work, and the areas where it sweats the most . It is most commonly seen used by eventers . </Li> <Li> Chaser Clip: Hair is removed from a line below the poll to the stifle, legs are left on . This is a popular clip for steeplechasers as it keeps the horses' back warm but also allows for hard work . </Li>

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