industry leader
Melody Hames: The Horse Barber
Melody Hames is the name behind The Horse Barber Brand, renowned for its leading position in the horse clipping world. A quick google search is all it takes to see the recognition for her craft on an international scale. Melody has been a pioneer in the horse clipping industry, by raising the bar and bringing a new level of professionalism to horse clipping practices.
Melody is the face of creative horse clipping and was the first person to deliver creative grooming demonstrations as an educator in both the UK & USA alongside Andis Grooming.
Melody has challenged the status quo of equestrian clipping as we know it. She has changed the face of traditional clipping methods to bring a new life & standard to the horse clipping industry, using her unique approach and passion for her craft and taking creative clipping into mainstream media.
For a more in depth of the events that led Melody to her destiny, you can click on the button directly below this.
How can Melody Help you?
‘The Horse Barber Melody Hames helps equestrians go from feeling overwhelmed & daunted when it comes to clipping, to confident and assertive in their approach, by developing their knowledge of horse clipping practices & overall horsemanship skills.’
Service Melody Offers
Online Membership: Clipping Education
Join my online monthly subscription jam packed with horse clipping educational videos, downloadable content & live video calls that will benefit both you and your horse!
The Horse Barber offers clipping services in the North West Of England from the smallest shetland to the biggest shire, every horse is treated as an individual and given top class service.
To book, text or WhatsApp your query to 07427735835 with your farm location and a photo of your horse and I will reply at my earliest convenience.
Melody offers Creative clipping horse clipping services, from small hind quarter add ons to compliment a traditional clip, to full body creative clipping projects. Melody can deliver a full creative project from concept stages , through the design process to the completed clip – no project is too big or small. Text or WhatsApp your query to 07427735835 with your farm location and a photo of your horse and I will reply at my earliest convenience.
For commercial enquiries please email info@thehorsebarber.com.
Melody offers special guest features for your events, in horse clipping demonstrations , from pony club demos, to weekend adult camp and more, she travels worldwide offering her unique horse clipping education.
For all enquiries please email info@thehorsebarber.com.
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People & Horses Melody Has Helped
Rachel speaking about her beautiful but anxious dressage mare;
“When I bought her it was one question (about clipping) I didn’t ask !! Only to be told later “it’s a vet job !!!!” . A few confidence and technique build-up training sessions with Melody The Horse Barber, lots of patience and mutual trust and I can do her solo now”
Melody used my mare for some case study work on clipping nervous horses. The time she spent with her has made me more aware of not restricting her too much at her head. Whether that is walking from the field to riding. My mare is so much better and I actually achieved a full clip with her a few weeks ago
Melody I’s not only good at her job she is knowledgeable on different horse coats,eg PPID horses. Nothing is to much trouble for her and if you have any questions or uncertainties Melody will happily chat with you about them.
Melody came to my boys and clipped them. I decided after to have a go myself. Was on hand to give advice and tips. Especially a clean coat. But I think her talent is amazing. Her war horse clip that she did in remembrance for all veterans was truly beautiful. Melody is defo the best horse barber and one of a kind
I’ve watched Melody florish for many years, and follow her heart and dream. The end result being a true professional in her work. I notice when Melody enters a stable she is touching and talking to your horse, she knows exactly where they are sensitive and deals accordingly. Even whilst clipping she is tapping or stroking your horse as reassurance. As for the clip…. We needed a full clip with blended legs and face. It is perfect. But she still wasn’t finished. Melody went on to give my horse a warm sponge over and wrap her up nice and warm. I really wouldn’t have anyone else. A beautiful, thoughtful lady inside and out.
