industry leader
Melody Hames:
The Horse Barber
Founded by Melody Hames, The Horse Barber® is an internationally recognised horse clipping education platform dedicated to raising standards in horse clipping through practical, welfare-led training.
Whether you’re clipping your own horse for the first time or looking to refine your professional skills, our courses help you replace uncertainty with confidence by developing your understanding of clipping techniques, horse behaviour and the horsemanship principles that underpin every successful clip.
Established in 2012, The Horse Barber® has become a leading name in horse clipping education. Melody’s innovative approach has challenged traditional clipping practices, helped bring creative clipping into the mainstream, and earned international recognition through features on the BBC, CNN, ITV, The Guardian, The Independent and many other global publications.
As the creator of the world’s first dedicated online horse clipping courses, Melody combines over two decades of hands-on experience working with horses, along with a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design and a passion for education, making complex clipping concepts simple, practical and accessible for every equestrian.
Today, The Horse Barber® is more than a clipping brand—it’s a growing educational community committed to improving horse welfare by helping people become calmer, more knowledgeable and more confident around clipping.
Start your horse clipping journey today and discover the skills that will benefit both you and your horse for years to come.
July 2026 - Latest News! Shortlisted for Groom Of The Year!
Announcement Time! 📣 👋 ⭐️
✨ I’m absolutely thrilled to share that I have been shortlisted for this years Equestrian Business Awards Groom Of The Year!
THANK YOU to everybody that nominated and voted for me a couple of months ago.. your votes have paid off and I am happy to say I am one of of just three finalists, from thousands of nominations.
Its going to be an awesome evening ahead to look forward to at the awards later on this year 🥂 💃
Thank you again for your votes, it’s a really nice touch – I wouldn’t have done it without all my wonderful clients turned friends and your wonderful horses and ponies 🐴 💈
It’s funny how things work. I’m 14 years into the business and now feels like a wonderful time to celebrate a high- despite this last year being one of the toughest, losing my counter part. 🧡
But nothing is ever lost, it just changes form 💫
#TheHorseBarber #MelodyHames#EquestrianBusinessAwards #Finalist#GroomOfTheYear
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People & Horses Melody Has Helped
“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”