KarynK
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Reged: 02/02/2008
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For those asking re foal rugs I picked up some bargains at HOYS this weekend
They are Rhinegold turnout rugs for foals/ponies and are available up to 5’3” They are just waterproof with cotton lining so perfect for fluffy foals with plenty of their own insulation. The necks area perfect fit having tried them on this weekend so no sewing required, though I have removed the leg straps and put a tail strap on instead. The belly straps do not need a tuck either.
The biggest foal about 14.2hh is in the 5’3” with room for growth at the back end.
Downside they have spots all over them which is more than one of my appaloosa foals has naturally!!! They come in black with baby blue spots or brown with pink spots (wasn’t it gingermare that likes pink?)! I paid £18 each for them and since we are operating a hand me down system they should last most of the winter.
I think that Rinegolds are available in most places around the country and are the bargain end of the market but as they are only in them a month or so and the fit appears to be very good, these are really good VFM.
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magic104
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I know this is a daft question, but why would you use a LW rug? I thought that by flattening the hair you made their natural coat less effective against loosing heat? Is it just to keep them dry? Before anyone jumps on me, I am interested because I am wondering whether to winter my yearling & 2yo out unless it gets really wet or just to use rugs. If I go the rug route would it be best to have a couple of MW & HW's. I was told it was better not to rug as their coats are designed to insulate them, just make sure they have enough fuel inside. We dont have field shelters but we do have some high hedges.
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Grinchmare
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They come in black with baby blue spots or brown with pink spots (wasn’t it gingermare that likes pink?)!
Aaaah, yes, that would be me!! But have since decided that though the mare can wear pink, its really not fair on a colt. He's currently in bright jade green!!!
I've had to alter the x surcingles but I bought a riff-raff turnout off Ebay - no fill just cotton lined - for about £16 plus postage... much better than the really thick ones.
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KarynK
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Have found from experience that foals and youngsters get hot in heavier rugs and that flattening the coat makes no difference. Have in the past found them sweating as most foal rug makers feel the need to pad them, and the little darlings do love to play a lot so get hot quickly!
I tore all the padding out of my foal rugs in the spring for that reason, they had 180 gms which was way too much. I find it fustrating as well that they only go up to 4'6" odd normally then you have to go into pony rugs and usually the necks gape!
It's just to keep the rain off them and to stop any rain scald taking hold in thick winter coats, they can cope with cold out but not wet and cold without shelter or rugs. You will need a spare or two as well !
Wintered my yearlings and 2yo's out in lightweights in the past only putting on middle weights Jan/Feb, but it is usually V mild here and they have a lot of haylage.
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