Comfused about certain rugs and fleeces?

I am wanting a rug or something that will help my horse cool down but not let her catch a chill cos she sweats after riding-what is a fleece rug for and excersise one for-also i do ove 2ft jumps and moving on to cross country-should i get tendon boots for my horse and will they fit cos shes a big footed highland-





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Comfused about certain rugs and fleeces?
The best rug for cooling down is a cooler obviously. There are different versions of these some are like a mesh whilst others are more like a waterproof sheet with technology that makes them wick away sweat and water. I don't know which of these styles is better but they both do the same job.


A fleece rug is usually used for a horse in a stable as it is quite warm but not waterproof.


An exercise sheet is good for using when warming up a clipped horse as it keeps the quarters warm whilst allowing the shoulders to move freely. They should really only be used for hacking or slow work as they can cause the horse to overheat and sweat.


When doing cross country it is a good idea to use tendon boots but spend time finding ones that fit well. Speak to someone at a local tack shop as they are usually very helpful with finding products that will best fit your horse.


Something I was taught with boots that might be of interest is to buy full tendon boots and open front tendon boots. The open ones can be used when warming up for showjumping competitions as if the horse hits the poles, she'll feel it and will make an effort to jump higher next time.
Reply:For the cooling-out rug, go with a nice fleece one. Fleece coolers are great because they wick away moisture from your horse. I wouldn't go with one of the huge square ones that to up to your horse's ears, I would get just a plain old fitted fleece sheet. They have a huge selection from Dover and Smart Pak Equine. Smart Pak also has this one great rug that is a cooler and a stable sheet so you can just put it on after your ride and leave it on all night (unless your horse is outside, then I would go with a cooler until she's dry and switch to a waterproof/ breathable turnout with 200 grams of fill- WeatherBeeta has some great turnouts for around $100). Pretty much just browse around online tack shops and you will find something that suits your needs.





For the cross country boots, I would go with Woof Wear all purpose boots. They come in tons of colors and are pretty cheap and very well made. My friend does eventing and she uses the Woof boots and they work very well and can go in the water. Plus, they are very easy to clean- just hose them off. Woof boots are also available from Dover





www.doversaddlery.com


www.smartpakequine.com





--Good Luck!
Reply:Fleece is an excellent choice for a rug and will absorb sweat easily. Tendon boots are also a great investment for your horse if he does a lot of jumping.
Reply:I would say a new zealand rug would be the best. But look in the dover saddlery or wildhorsefeathers the have millions of selections.
Reply:to cool your horse down you should look for a fleece cooler or a thing called a waffle cooling rug. this will keep your horse warm whilst wicking away moisture. use a mesh cooler in warmer weather to cool horse down and help dry them out if you stay in uk try robinsons.co.uk for a fab range of cheap good rugs. i myself use brushing boots on m y horses front legs whenever i ride helps prevent any knocks and bumps. you can get elasticated velcro one if your horse has quite chunky legs get full size they should fit hope this helps .
Reply:a cooler rug is a great rug for precisely what you need it is light and airy and helps cool down without getting a chill


a fleece rug is another name for a cooler rug, it can also be described as an anti sweat rug





and about the boots yes i recommend boots although highland ponies are sturdy horses they might get hurt and you can get boots for any shape and size have a look on the internet for ones specifically for highland ponies


i hope this helps xx



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