Horse Rug Weight Guide

Remember rugging less can also help in weight management especially of good doers who need to lose weight over winter.

Horse rug weight guide. Horses can change shape and size year on year. The straps should be tight enough to hold the rug in place but not so tight that they cause the rug s shape to distort on the horse s back. Medium or heavy weight 300 400g with neck cover. Light or medium weight horse rug 150 300g with neck cover.

Horses should gain weight during the summer and lose weight during the winter by over rugging we mess with their hormone levels which as already mentioned can lead to laminitis and other problems. Heavy weight 300 500g plus neck cover. Probably this is something best done well ahead of time so you don t find yourself stuck for a rug when you actually need it. To help with the decision of what rug to put on ruby daily i use this chart which helps me to decide when i should be using certain rugs on her.

Rug and temperature guide. Heavyweight 300 500g with neck cover plus liner. Temperature natural coat body clipped. The stated rug weight 300g for example refers to its filling the polyester fluff that captures pockets of air to generate warmth much like a puffy jacket or a sleeping bag.

Temperature guide to rugging a horse. Here s the perfect guide. Rug and temperature guide. Heavyweight rugs are just that and contain over 300g of filling.

Heavy weight 300 400g with neck cover plus liner 10 degrees or colder. Rug or a heavier one on your horse consider all the many variables. There are many online guides to getting this right. Medium weight rugs tend to have between 100 250g of filling.

50 60 degrees. With so many summer rug options available it can be tricky to know which style of rug will provide the best protection and coolness for your horse while standing the test of time. 1 december 2016 posted by hannah in pet care. Light blanket 100g light medium blanket 150g 250g.

These are suitable for very cold weather or if your horse is fully clipped. For many horses this will be all they need to keep them warm and dry through the winter months. The rug should fit well over the withers and the shoulders so that the horse can move freely without the rug slipping back. Winter is when most horses will start wearing their heavy turnout rugs as the majority of those in work will be clipped.

Make sure the rug actually fits the horse. If you re not exercising your horse over the winter months you probably won t need to rug him as his thick natural coat. Light blanket 100g 40 50 degrees.