Have to agree with you on this one. My unclipped native - in the summer a gorgeous white grey - is a total mess. He does wear a light rug for turnout, as it is the only way I can cope with the mud in the saddle area. I do hack out lightly in the winter on a nice day, which we both enjoy...
My old pony moved to a new yard and the yard owner fell in love with her. He spent hours clearing out a field shelter for her. She was absolutely horrified by this invader in her field and refused to go near it unless I put her feed in - she would eat the feed and rush out. I was very...