Horse Rug Weight Guide

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.

Horse rug weight guide.

Medium weight rugs tend to have between 100 250g of filling. Rug or a heavier one on your horse consider all the many variables. Make sure the rug actually fits the horse. 50 60 degrees.

Light blanket 100g light medium blanket 150g 250g. Here s the perfect 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.

The rug should fit well over the withers and the shoulders so that the horse can move freely without the rug slipping back. Light blanket 100g 40 50 degrees. Heavy weight 300 400g with neck cover plus liner 10 degrees or colder. Heavy weight 300 500g plus neck cover.

1 december 2016 posted by hannah in pet care. Heavyweight rugs are just that and contain over 300g of filling. Temperature natural coat body clipped. For many horses this will be all they need to keep them warm and dry through the winter months.

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. Light or medium weight horse rug 150 300g with 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.

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. 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. Medium or heavy weight 300 400g with neck cover. Heavy weight 300 500g plus liner and or under blanket and hood.

Stable management routine level of work access to forage feeding regime and the type and condition of the horse. Remember rugging less can also help in weight management especially of good doers who need to lose weight over winter. Rug and temperature guide. A rough guide to choosing which rug to use.

Heavyweight 300 500g with neck cover plus liner. Rug and temperature guide. Winter is when most horses will start wearing their heavy turnout rugs as the majority of those in work will be clipped.