Drying a rain soaked pony

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Hi all,

I've not posted for a bit, still undecided about the new look but have finally found the new thread button.

I put my boys out naked (oh the horror!) however at the moment it seems that an hour before I can get down it rains and so I have a wet coblet waiting for me.

Does anyone have any quick ways of drying him ready for riding?

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

Well the old fashioned way that we were taught at pony club was to cover the pony's back with a layer of straw and then bung on a turnout rug on top. But that probably sounds pre-historic to the current generation, raised on quick-fixes and technical fabrics

Nowadays I'd bung on my trusty Thermatex rug. They're not exactly cheap, but the best way to dry a wet back IME. Can't be bettered. You can get cheapie alternatives but they ain't half so good.

 

[maree t]

To be honest if they were just wet from the rain we would tack up and ride as normal. They tend to sweat a bit this time of year anyway so cant see any harm from being wet. We do have natives so think they can cope with a bit of rain

 

[Kallibear]

As long as they're clean I don't bother drying them off before riding. They have sheepskin saddle pads so it wicks thr moisture away pretty quickly. It's no different than if they'd sweated under the saddle.

 

[Tobiano]

Well the old fashioned way that we were taught at pony club was to cover the pony's back with a layer of straw and then bung on a turnout rug on top. But that probably sounds pre-historic to the current generation, raised on quick-fixes and technical fabrics

Nowadays I'd bung on my trusty Thermatex rug. They're not exactly cheap, but the best way to dry a wet back IME. Can't be bettered. You can get cheapie alternatives but they ain't half so good.

Exactly this!! Both bits

 

[cheeryplatypus]

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Yep, straw and turnout rug or thermatex if you have time.
I usually just sweat scrape the saddle area and give him a rub round his head and ears with an old towel where the bridle goes and then use a thicker saddle pad which allows the skin to breathe underneath. Never had any complaints from pony so far

 

[JillA]

I have a heat lamp which at this time of year I hang over where he stands with his haynet, so I scrape and towel then stand him under that. Much quicker than thatching or a thermatex rug, and he loves it.

 

[EQUISCENE]

If they are really wet I sweat scrape the worse off then just rub over with a towel, tack up & go..

Probably not in the BHS manual but hey its worked okay for last 40 yrs lol

 

[jhoward]

Well the old fashioned way that we were taught at pony club was to cover the pony's back with a layer of straw and then bung on a turnout rug on top. But that probably sounds pre-historic to the current generation, raised on quick-fixes and technical fabrics

Nowadays I'd bung on my trusty Thermatex rug. They're not exactly cheap, but the best way to dry a wet back IME. Can't be bettered. You can get cheapie alternatives but they ain't half so good.

I still use this method, although use a fleece.

 

[ebonyallen]

Another one here for Thatching, great way to dry horse, I use fleece as well,

 

[saddlesore]

I'm another one that rubs saddle area and behind ears with a towel and then just tacks up and rides. No issues thus far!

 

[Irishbabygirl]

This time if year I would just tack up and ride - wouldn't bother drying off with rugs or thatching unless it was winter.