appaloosacaz
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So my horse is currently on a yard being looked after semi-retired (living out until my life circumstances settled down) he is out in the field 24/7.
Recently the yard owner has told me his rug is rubbing him, and needs a bib. It's rubbed through to his skin and looks like if it's left on much longer it will start becoming sore.
In the past he always seems to get rubs, nothing too extreme, I think it's mainly due to the fact he is so greasy even when he was in work, hot clothing, grooming etc etc. I've tried different styles of rugs too and haven't found one which doesn't, but it's never been as bad as it it now.
Obviously he is getting greasy due to being out, and I will put a silk bib on him.
But I wanted to know what advice people had out there for products ideas etc.
The main reason he is on "retired livery" is my health and money (SSP) So spending loads isn't an option currently. Also bringing him in a lot isn't viable, due to where the field is located. I plan to bring him in to give a full groom, and sort him out this time. It's worth mentioning he's 20yrs old, tb, and he's got Teddy bear fur! It's insanely long! It's his shoulders where he rubs
Also has anyone had any experience with the Snuggy Hood Winter Under Rug. How often would I need to swap it/clean it and would it be suitable to stop rubs or would it make the issue worse?
Thank you
Recently the yard owner has told me his rug is rubbing him, and needs a bib. It's rubbed through to his skin and looks like if it's left on much longer it will start becoming sore.
In the past he always seems to get rubs, nothing too extreme, I think it's mainly due to the fact he is so greasy even when he was in work, hot clothing, grooming etc etc. I've tried different styles of rugs too and haven't found one which doesn't, but it's never been as bad as it it now.
Obviously he is getting greasy due to being out, and I will put a silk bib on him.
But I wanted to know what advice people had out there for products ideas etc.
The main reason he is on "retired livery" is my health and money (SSP) So spending loads isn't an option currently. Also bringing him in a lot isn't viable, due to where the field is located. I plan to bring him in to give a full groom, and sort him out this time. It's worth mentioning he's 20yrs old, tb, and he's got Teddy bear fur! It's insanely long! It's his shoulders where he rubs
Also has anyone had any experience with the Snuggy Hood Winter Under Rug. How often would I need to swap it/clean it and would it be suitable to stop rubs or would it make the issue worse?
Thank you
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