Every cold season the same question pops up: To rug or not to rug? In many stables riders rug their horses because everyone does it, without ever questioning if their horse really requires a blanket or not. We still believe that when we feel cold, so does our horse. Today I want to talk about the pros and cons of rugging, which horses need blankets and which can do without and the science behind it.
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On the Show today:
Ute (India)
Your Equestrian Adventuresses Podcast Host, horse rider, seasoned traveller and trail rider!
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Highlights
- Which horses need rugs
- Adverse effects of rugging horses
- Kind of rugs
- Heat generation in horses
Thank you for tuning in and happy trails!
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Resources
- Article about different types of horse rugs
- Trail Skills: Ponying Horses Podcast Episode
- Equestrian Adventuresses YouTube Channel
- Horse Riding Essentials Packing List for equestrians and long distance rides
- EQA Online Shop
Thanks for listening to our To Rug or Not to Rug Episode!
