{"title":"Horse Hair Clips for Hobby Horse Riders","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorse Hair Clips for Riders Who Take the Theme Off the Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHobby horsing spills over into everything else. Riders name their horses, build stables for them and turn up to school with a pony on the back of their head. These \u003cstrong\u003ehorse hair clips\u003c\/strong\u003e are that overspill: claw clips cut into galloping ponies and a winged unicorn, in materials that look like jewellery rather than like merchandise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also the easiest thing on this site to give as a present. Small, under $15, and they work for someone who loves horses whether or not they have ever picked up a hobby horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcetate or Acrylic: What the Difference Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcetate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut from patterned sheet, so the marbling runs differently through every single clip — no two are identical, which is most of the appeal. It has a warm, slightly translucent depth that plastic does not, and it is the material used for good-quality hair accessories generally. Our acetate range runs to four pony designs between 7 and 9 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarder, glossier and better at holding fine painted detail — which is why the unicorn design is acrylic. At 10.4 cm it is a full-size claw rather than a mini, so it holds a proper twist of hair instead of a token strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing a Clip That Actually Holds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things decide whether a claw clip works or lives in a drawer. \u003cstrong\u003eSize against hair volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 5 cm clip holds a small twist and nothing more; a 10 cm clip takes a half-up section on most hair. \u003cstrong\u003eSpring strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e a clip that closes easily also opens easily, and the one on thick hair needs to close with resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fine or shoulder-length hair the smaller pony clips are the better buy. For thick or long hair, the unicorn clip is the one that will still be in place at the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWearing Them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwist a section, fold it up against the head and let the claw close over the fold rather than clamping it flat — a claw clip holds on the twist, not on the hair itself. For a half-up, gather the top section, twist once and clip at the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 18 to 28 grams these are light enough to wear all day without pulling, which is not true of metal-backed clips of the same size. They are also durable enough to go in a school bag, which the acetate ones in particular survive better than painted metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatching the Clip to the Horse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders do this more than you would expect: a white unicorn clip to go with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/unicorn-hobby-horses\"\u003eunicorn hobby horses\u003c\/a\u003e, a chestnut pony to match a bay. It is not a rule and nobody scores it, but it is the kind of detail that shows up in photographs at shows. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plush-hobby-horses\"\u003eplush hobby horses\u003c\/a\u003e include several coats that pair naturally with the clip designs here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big are the horse hair clips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acetate pony clips run 7 to 9 cm and weigh 18 to 21 g. The acrylic unicorn clip is 10.4 cm and 28.2 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a claw clip hold thick hair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10.4 cm unicorn clip will hold a half-up section on most hair. The smaller pony clips suit fine or shoulder-length hair, or a small twist on thicker hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they suitable for children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and they are a common first gift for horse-mad children. They are a single moulded piece with a metal spring, so there is nothing small to come loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between acetate and acrylic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcetate is cut from patterned sheet and every piece is marbled differently. Acrylic is harder and glossier and holds painted detail better, which is why the unicorn is made from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you sell matching sets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as sets — each clip is sold individually so you can pick the designs you want rather than paying for two you do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking After an Acetate Clip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcetate is tougher than it looks but it does not like heat or solvents. Keep clips away from hair straighteners and out of a car in summer, because sustained heat softens the sheet and a warped clip does not come back. Wipe with a dry cloth rather than anything alcohol-based, which dulls the surface. Stored in a pouch rather than loose in a bag, a good acetate clip lasts years.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"horse-hair-claw-clips","title":"Horse Hair Claw Clips – Acetate Pony Clips, 4 Styles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"hh-tags\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"hh-tag\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyles:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"hh-tag\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–9 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hh-tags {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 8px;\n    margin: 0 0 16px;\n  }\n  .hh-tag {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 5px;\n    border: 1px solid #E0DAD0;\n    border-radius: 999px;\n    padding: 6px 14px;\n    font-size: .85em;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n    color: #6B5C53;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n  .hh-tag b {\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #2E2A26;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hh-desc\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"hh-lead\"\u003eMarbled acetate claw clips shaped like ponies, in four styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eEach clip is cut from patterned acetate, so the marbling runs differently through every one. Four designs: a chestnut pony in a yellow cap, a rearing pony with a blue saddle pad, a galloping pony in a pink cap, and a pale pony with a pink mane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe claw mechanism is sprung and holds a twist of hair or a half-up ponytail. At 18 to 21 grams they are light enough to wear all day, and small enough to post as a gift on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hh-trust\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003estyles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e18–21 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeach\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAcetate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003emarbled\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"hh-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyles\u003c\/b\u003e 4, sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSizes\u003c\/b\u003e 5 × 9 cm, 4 × 9 cm and 5 × 7 cm depending on style\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e 18–21 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e acetate\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePacking\u003c\/b\u003e each clip bagged individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn the box\u003c\/b\u003e 1 hair claw clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"hh-ship\"\u003eFree worldwide shipping on orders over $50. 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