Conundrum - sweating in a 0g

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Wig is fully clipped and currently living out in just a 0g. It's been very mild here so far this winter and I fully clipped him (he had a blanket last year) because when he was out naked and unclipped, he was sweating just mooching in the field. He's also fit but with a bit of a tum so I was also hoping he'd drop a bit if he was a bit cold but, alas, no. He'll be coming in overnight soon as the grass is now starting to go. He's spent a couple of nights in this week for convenience (early lessons and farrier). I always leave his turnout rugs on in the stable (with no issues before) so have done the same this week and both mornings, he's been a bit sweaty under his rug. He's not been sweaty in the field. He was clipped about a month ago but it hasn't grown back much at all so re-clipping won't do much.

I can't leave him naked with a full clip in the middle of winter (albeit a mild one) I'd be constantly worrying he'd be too cold. I'm guessing he's fine most of the night and is only sweating as it warms up in the morning as he's not really sweaty just a little bit damp. I have a couple of stable rugs that might be a bit more breathable but they're 200g+ (can't see me ever using them again and will probably sell them) and a very light travel rug (barely more than summer sheet) that I think will be basically the same as leaving him naked. I'm wondering if the fact that it's got no fill at all is contributing to the sweatiness as it may not be quite so breathable? I've got a 50g I could try on him but it feels counter-intuitive!

I'm normally quite resolute on my rugging but I really don't know what to do for the best with this one. Help!
 
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Snuggyhoods do a lightweight thin rug liner which helps stop that damp feeling under a 0g rug, and is also great at stopping rugs getting greasy on the inside. I have two and swap them over while the other is in the wash.

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Like you say, maybe a thin 50g would be more breathable. I have a 100g Horsewear liner but it’s so thin it just feels like a sheet.

It’s getting cold from tonight, that might help!
 
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ihatework said:
If he’s sweating then I wouldn’t leave his turnout on in stable. Either naked or a summer sheet. But temps are dropping today on so might solve your problem.
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Let's hope so! I never thought I'd be saying that I want it colder but cold and dry would be perfect for a bit as the grass might hold up a bit better then too and he can stay out a few more days. Arch is already coming in for a few hours in the evening to fill his tummy with haylage but I'd like him out as much as possible too to keep him moving. Wig doesn't need the haylage at the moment.

A summer sheet feels so mean but it might well be enough.
 
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Fly rug? Customise a waterproof topline one with a bit of extra padding over the loins if you're clever? I usually err on the side of let them get a bit chilly in the dead of night if they're too warm by morning. If he has a bit of tum to burn off that might be fine.
 
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It's been so mild recently I'd be happy to leave in a summer sheet over night but hopefully the cold weather will help you out :)
 
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lizziebell said:
Snuggyhoods do a lightweight thin rug liner which helps stop that damp feeling under a 0g rug, and is also great at stopping rugs getting greasy on the inside. I have two and swap them over while the other is in the wash.

snuggyhoods.com

Lightweight Rug Liner

Silky, lightweight rug liner. Use under any rug all year round to stop rug rubs & create shine. Protects chest, shoulders, body & hips. Easy to fit & wash!
snuggyhoods.com snuggyhoods.com
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What sort of material is it? Is it stretchy? He's quite chunky in the shoulder so I have to be careful with the fit of rugs.
ETA - just scrolled down on the website and saw that it's not stretchy and comes up small. I think he might struggle with the fit of that.
 
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meleeka said:
How about a fleece rug? I think the outer of turnouts makes them less breathable, so Id change him into a stable rug.
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I don't have one at the moment but maybe it's the answer. I don't love them but they serve a purpose I suppose. They just get so manky, everything seems to stick to them.
Knowing my luck, I'll buy one and the temp will drop instantly!
 
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I think you have to take it a day at a time specially up till now the weather & temperature has been all over the place. Have an array of rugs hung up handy for you to grab as at the moment you'll probably change from day to day. When the temperature drops as it will aver the next few days you'll probably need a different weight rug. I wanted to try & help you as we have a horse called 'Wig', we've had him for 20 years & he's 25yrs old now. No one believes us when we say his age, they all think he's around 14yrs & to be honest he doesn't look much different than when we bought him all those years ago.
 
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Annagain said:
I don't have one at the moment but maybe it's the answer. I don't love them but they serve a purpose I suppose. They just get so manky, everything seems to stick to them.
Knowing my luck, I'll buy one and the temp will drop instantly!
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I prefer waffle rugs / coolers / thick summer sheets. Fleeces are useless for everything sticking.

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Toby_Zaphod said:
I think you have to take it a day at a time specially up till now the weather & temperature has been all over the place. Have an array of rugs hung up handy for you to grab as at the moment you'll probably change from day to day. When the temperature drops as it will aver the next few days you'll probably need a different weight rug. I wanted to try & help you as we have a horse called 'Wig', we've had him for 20 years & he's 25yrs old now. No one believes us when we say his age, they all think he's around 14yrs & to be honest he doesn't look much different than when we bought him all those years ago.
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I think you commented when he arrived with me - he's a Wiggy (and Wig for short) too if I remember? I've only had Wiggy 16 months and they've not been the best for me as I've had a prolapsed disc and barely ridden but Wig's been a total joy. At least on a par with Monty, if not starting to eclipse him, in terms of horse of a lifetime territory. He's 15 now and I really hope he's still going strong at 25 like your Wiggy! I just love him to bits.
 
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AdorableAlice said:
At 15, would it be worth testing him for cushing's ? My lad was sweating and tested positive some years ago. Medicated he was fine.
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I understand why you'd say that but it's literally just been when he's been in these two nights, he's fine in the field. I'm pretty sure he's just hot.
 
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I honestly wouldn’t start over thinking it at the moment. It’s been ridiculously mild and I’m alll for using turnouts in the stable but they are thicker and less breathable so aren’t great when it’s so mild. I’d just go for a cotton sheet or whatever you have and see how he gets on. I wouldn’t worry about buying anything too expensive at this point as it’s rare for it to be like this and I’m sure that in the next few weeks we’ll all be shivering and worrying about snow.
 
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It's going down to minus 4 tonight in the Midlands. We took Lari's 200g to the yard on Thursday, so the y.o can put that on over the 100g for the really cold nights.
 
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