Horse Rug Weight Guide

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.

Horse rug weight guide.

Stable management routine level of work access to forage feeding regime and the type and condition of the horse. Here s the perfect guide. Temperature guide to rugging a horse. These are suitable for very cold weather or if your horse is fully clipped.

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. Remember rugging less can also help in weight management especially of good doers who need to lose weight over winter. Rug and temperature guide. Temperature natural coat body clipped.

Rug or a heavier one on your horse consider all the many variables. There are many online guides to getting this right. 50 60 degrees. Light blanket 100g light medium blanket 150g 250g.

Winter is when most horses will start wearing their heavy turnout rugs as the majority of those in work will be clipped. The rug should fit well over the withers and the shoulders so that the horse can move freely without the rug slipping back. 1 december 2016 posted by hannah in pet care. A rough guide to choosing which rug to use.

Light or medium weight horse rug 150 300g with neck cover. Light blanket 100g 40 50 degrees. If you re not exercising your horse over the winter months you probably won t need to rug him as his thick natural coat. Heavyweight 300 500g with neck cover plus liner.

Heavy weight 300 400g with neck cover plus liner 10 degrees or colder. 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. Horses can change shape and size year on year. Heavy weight 300 500g plus neck cover.

Rug and temperature guide. Medium or heavy weight 300 400g with neck cover. Heavy weight 300 500g plus liner and or under blanket and hood. For many horses this will be all they need to keep them warm and dry through the winter months.

Heavyweight rugs are just that and contain over 300g of filling. Make sure the rug actually fits the horse. 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.