Generally it is better for horses to be slightly too cold than too hot.
Rugging a wet horse.
During the day he is usually.
Horses that are used to the colder weather and have spent most of their time.
Over rugging may also mean the horse warms up under the rug but not in other exposed areas.
Following on from the over rugging thread kinda.
Rugging your horse may seem like a minor decision but as are all things with horses it is something worth thinking about.
So i m going to start with the pros and cons of rugging horses to help you make an informed decision with the welfare and best interest of your horse in mind.
Combined with which rugging is very different for every horse as it depends on breed weight climate his work load and even their coats themselves.
Never rug a wet horse for the night the rug will absorb the moisture and hold it close to the horse s body for many hours to come chilling as the temperature drops.
Over rugging or putting a rug on too soon can compromise a horse s ability to do this.
Rationing hay for a variety of reasons many performance horses are on rationed hay or haylage.
The measurement refers to the distance from the centre of the chest of the horse around the body of the horse to the rear of the quarters where you expect the rug to finish.
Rugs are usually sized in three inch increments.
It s important to note that although these rugs are touted as.
If he is hot under his rug his ability to cool down naturally is lost too.
If you do decide to rug your horse during wet weather a rain sheet or unlined canvas is the best option as these rugs deliver rain protection minus the warmth factor.