How To Know That Your Horse Rugs Will Be Acceptable

It's getting cold! For us humans we can look forward to evenings in front of the

log fire in our living room, but as far as our new horse is concerned we have to be sure that the animal is comfortable as well. Those days of spending enjoyable evenings in the summer getting used to our new addition are behind us, yet we are still making sure that we have the correct amount of equipment and tack to cater for everything. Therefore, right now we need to move on to the subject of horse rugs which can certainly be a little difficult to comprehend at first.

There are a variety of different types of horse rug and you can find a product suitable for any circumstance or condition. However, you really need to get to know your horse and find out what the animal is comfortable with. The first thing that you need to consider is whether the horse will be kept in stable or outdoors. Some people mistakenly think that a stabled horse is protected by the building and does not need any extra protection. In truth, however, the animal may feel the cold a lot more than the counterpart out in the pasture. A stabled horse may not get as much exercise as the other but either way, you need to be sure that they are as comfortable as possible.

If you have a pony or young horse, then the animal may not be used to wearing stable rugs at all. Start off with a lighter weight product and be careful how you introduce it to the animal. Don't just imagine that the horse is going to thank you for looking after its well-being. It is likely to be very confused if you simply throw the rug on top of it as you approach.

It's far better to introduce a folded rug and to unfold it slowly, to give the horse time to understand what is going on. Fasten it around the neck area first before attaching the surcingles beneath the belly. Remember, as is the case with anything that you attach to your horse, saddles, bridles, rugs and so on -- never attach anything too tightly. You should always be able to slide your hand in between the object and the horse.

As the nights get colder and conditions change, make sure that you pay a lot of attention to your animal to see whether the stable rug that you have selected is appropriate. If the animal is too cold it will likely be standing in a rigid position with its tail hanging straight down. If you can feel underneath the rug and the horse is sweating, you know that you need to select a different rug.

When you have selected a range of stable rugs or turnout rugs, sweat rugs or sheets for your horse, why not treat yourself for your efforts? A nice pair of riding boots would make a great gift to yourself. Some of the most attractive and stylish, yet rugged and durable boots on the market today are made by Ariat. You will look splendid when wearing a pair of these boots on your next ride.

by: Nick Morgan

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