I have a lots of experience with riding. The weather where i live is not harsh, and it doesn't snow. The temperature may rise and lower between 45-100 degrees.
2006-07-15 03:43:35 · 8 answers · asked by Grommet 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You don't need a turn out rug. Let the horses fur grow with the change in seasons.
2006-07-15 08:38:50 · answer #1 · answered by Cowboy Jacob 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i very rarely use any turnout rugs at all. IMHO they are more trouble that they are worth and may be a danger as well. it has been shown that long term use of a rug compacts the coat and may make the horse colder than not using one. they are not cheap and some horses delight is destroying them in short time. i have also known horses to get them caught on things which can prove interesting to say the least. about the only thing i use is fly sheet or rain cover at shows or a mud sheet in an attempt to keep a groomed horse clean. a good water proof rug can help during a period of freezing rain where there is no other shelter but that's about it for me
2006-07-15 11:12:41 · answer #2 · answered by glen t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Weatherbeeta and Taka or Rambo.
I don't use then unless it is very cold(below 15 degrees) or a cold rain.Horses have a comfort zone of 25-60 degrees with a winter coat.I have a run in and they can come and go as they please.Even in snow your horse is fine without a blanket.A lot of times you will see a horse with snow in his back,and it is not melting.That is is because the horse is well insulated.For you I would go with a light weight sheet that is waterproof.Again,unless it is blowing cold rain(below 45 degrees) and provided your horse has proper shelter I wouldn't worry about blanketing,
2006-07-15 13:47:13 · answer #3 · answered by NicoleinPA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rambo turn out rugs
2006-07-16 16:15:14 · answer #4 · answered by Samantha T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ios it 45 degrees f/c if F and you are on a low budget buy a saxon style but if you can spend any amount i personally would buy a rambo or masta thats just through personal experiance
2006-07-16 14:47:08 · answer #5 · answered by loopyloz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like Rambo Fal & Weatherbeta rugs. They do a good selection of different thicknesses so there is bound to be one which is suitable for your horse & climate
2006-07-16 13:42:55 · answer #6 · answered by ATP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like rambo rubs. I would use a light sun resistant fly repellant sheet maybe.
2006-07-15 10:49:12 · answer #7 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save your money It doesn't sound like like you need a rug.
2006-07-16 12:56:59 · answer #8 · answered by Natalie Rose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋