How heavy should a stable rug be?

How heavy should a stable rug be?

Temperature Guide to Rugging a Horse

What is a heavy weight stable rug?

Designed for wear through the coldest of winter weather, heavyweight stable rugs typically feature 300g+ of filling to keep your horse comfortable and warm while stabled. Choosing a heavyweight rug with a neck cover will further ensure your horse is cosy, especially if clipped or an older horse which feels the cold.

What is the difference between a stable rug and a turnout rug?

The main difference between turnout rugs and stable rugs is that turnout rugs are waterproof and typically made from a tougher material to withstand outdoor use whilst stable rugs are designed to only be used indoors.

Are stable rugs waterproof?

It is ideal for a horse that is fully clipped and spending more time inside the stable, than out. The Rhino Stable Rug benefits from the same tough water resistant outer as the turnout, it is just without the waterproof barrier layer in the middle. This makes it a very durable stable rug for all horses.

Is 300g rug heavyweight?

Mediumweight rugs are either 150g, 200g or 250g and will provide your horse with a nice level of warmth. Medium rugs contain a good amount of fill to keep your horse warm, while not being too heavy to cause any overheating. Heavyweight rugs are 300g + and are the best way of providing your horse with optimum warmth.

What weight is a heavy weight turnout rug?

300g
Heavyweight turnout rugs offer protection for your horse through the coldest of winter weather, providing a superior level of warmth. Typically, heavyweight turnout rugs will have upwards of 300g of filling, helping to provide additional warmth in very low temperatures.

What weight turnout rug should I use?

Lightweight horse rugs Available as turnout rugs and stable rugs, a lightweight horse rug is ideal for warmer autumn days and cooler summer nights when the temperature drops or rain is forecast. Lightweight horse rugs generally have a maximum filling of 100g and can have no filling at all.

Can a horse be stabled with a turnout rug?

If you are using a turnout rug in the stable, you will have to reproof the rug after every wash to ensure the rug retains its waterproof quality. This is more expensive and time consuming than using a stable rug. Now you know the benefits of using a stable rug, it’s time to choose the correct one for your horse.

Do horses need stable rugs?

Many horses and ponies are fairly hardy and can live without a rug all year round. As horses are mammals they maintain their internal body temperature at around 38°C through a well-developed mechanism, known as thermoregulation.

Can you use a fleece rug as a stable rug?

Fleece coolers can also be used as a cosy liner under a turnout or stable rug, as they add minimal bulk and provide very effective protection from the cold.

Do horses need rugs in stable?

There are times where rugging may be necessary. Horses which are more likely to require a rug for additional warmth in bad weather include: Breeds that tend to have a naturally thinner winter coat such as a Thoroughbred or Arab.

What weight is a heavyweight horse rug?

A rug with 150g -250g fill is classed as a mediumweight turnout rug and this is generally a great choice for spring and autumn. Turnout rugs 300g and over are referred to as heavyweight turnout rugs and are only really necessary in very cold or snowy conditions.