Necks on rugs and clips

[Dappledpony]

Hi, my Fell pony has a chase clip which is suitable for the amount and type of work he does. I have 100g and a 200g rugs, both with no neck. He's in a paddock with hedge on one side only, no shelter but I have a stable he can go into if weather really foul. Ad lib hay and a small Happy hoof feed.

Do I need a heavier weight (say 300g) or perhaps an under rug to layer ones he has? And would he need a neck attachment with a chase clip?

 

[dollyanna]

It would depend on him! I know fell ponies who are clipped out and only have a 100g rug and thrive on it, others are only part-clipped yet need a warmer rug. You shouldn't need a neck cover though.

 

[Highlands]

I have rarely used my heavy weights even with clipped out ponies, I do like a neck if weather really wet. I use wugs by Rambo

 

[eggs]

It really does depend on the pony but you should be OK with what you have.

Years ago horses all survived in canvas New Zealand turnouts with just a blanket lining and certainly no neck covers.

 

[vallin]

I imagine you'll be fine, my fully clipped warmblood is currently living out in a 70g rug and will only go up when it's below zero.