Re Earlier thread - rug help with a Friesian please

[jjbarney]

Didn't want to hi-jack the last post on do we like Friesians or not. Would be very grateful for some help from all you Friesian fans on what rugs you use to preserve the mane and stop rubbing. Mine had a beautiful mane last summer but after a winter of combo rugs he started spring with a gap of about 12ins along his neck. I am looking for an outdoor mw and a stable mw. His Premier Equine outdoor is great as he wear that as jammas too, but it is 450grm weight so is too warm for a lot of the year. Went to the Friesian grading show at Leicester a few weeks ago and I know a lot of the professionals use Snuggy Hoods, but would have liked a combo if poss. Looks like I will be in last years winter coat again!

 

[Crazy Friesian]

Masta Rugs are not too bad. The front straps are lower down on the chest so not so much pressure on the wither / bottom of the mane area. My Boy has the Masta Combo. His under rug has a satin / poly lining so doesn't rub the mane so much/ That and lots of "Mane and Tail" preps.