Sunburn protection

[**Vanner**]

Do all fly rugs prevent sunburn?

I want to clip my boy as he is overheating whilst schooling but don't nt to risk him getting sunburnt on his white bits. Lots of fly rugs claim uv protection. Is this true of all fly rugs or do I need to buy a special one?

 

[Shysmum]

Definitely you need to get one that states UV protective. just had the boy clipped, and he is managing really well without, but I'm going to get one for when the weather heats up again. You would not BELIEVE the amount of hair that came off him (body, not legs, lol) - no wonder he was so sweaty.

 

[**Vanner**]

I know - he's desperate. I feel awful when he's dripping and I can't seem to dry him. I worry more about chills with the nights being chilly at the mo.

 

[Shysmum]

Shy is sporting a thin stable rug at night. Last night as it was warmer, he had a cotton stable sheet on - I'm having great fun with the rugs out again, deciding which to choose for which night - but it really is worth it, he is so much happier being ridden

 

[**Vanner**]

Going to do it