What NZ Rug?

[Flibble]

I know this should be on SY but more people come on her.

Currently my yard has no winter Turnout so I dont need an Arctic NZ but I do want a decent one.
I only get daytime turnout for 2 or 3 hours and as soon as the fields are too wet they are kept in.

Before you say anything the plan is to move once me and new horsey have a more uhum 'stable' relationship. In the meantime when its too wet for turnout or issing down I will rug the little monkey up and take him out in the rain and hand graze as it important for him.

I cant affoird to buy multiple rugs so would like to buy something that is suitable for the colder weather in case I decde to make the move before Christmas.

What are your suggestions?

 

[DollyDolls]

The first question is are you going to clip, then if yes -what type.

The main reason is for weight of rugs. I would always recommend a rug with a detachable neck, then if it's clipped or very cold, neck on......if its warm or not clipped, neck off.

I would suggest a middleweight rug as a good starter, unless you're clipping him out.

 

[Baileyhoss]

how woosy is your horse and what's your budget.

If you are looking for good quality low cost, then amigo or premier equine would be your best bet. One with a detachable hood if you don't want your little darling to get wet.

IMO Amigo are a heavier rug than the PE, and Amigo do only go up to 350g, which I personally do not feel is enough for my fully clipped tbx in the minus conditions we get up here in the highlands, although it is great for most winter days. If you have a major woosy tb type then PE do a 450g with detachable neck that will keep the most shivery of beasts warm and cosy when your fingers and toes are blue. Both these rugs checkout at under £100 and PE have regular sales. I got my HW TO for £50

 

[Flibble]

I dont know if he is a woos. I thought if I start rugging and keep his coat fine as I may move yards I would blanket clip.

I havent had him long enough to decide. Last horse always had full clip as he would break out 30 mins after riding and at the time I had a day job so ride at 8pm.

As I work for myself now everything has changed but very good questions so stop rambling the answer is I will aim to have a blanket clip.

 

[lochpearl]

I know that they are expensive but I love the Rambo Duos as you can more or less use them year round - without the liner as a rain sheet and then you can go up to 400 grams of filling. Plus Rambo's last forever in my opinion. I have tried all of the other rugs on the market but none have been so robust as my Rambo's and if you don't want to buy loads then better to buy one good one that you can alter??? and no I don't work for Rambo - I wish!! then I could buy more cheaper!!

 

[DollyDolls]

****STOP PRESS***** Premier equine have just designed a rambo-duo rug, but much better as comes with 3 linings and 2 hoods.

Check out website -just dont buy all the 6'3 as Stan needs a rug!

 

[TURBOBERT]

Ideas for my daughter's clipped horse. His current rug 'hogged' him last year ie all his mane fell out. He is fairly 'stocky' in build but short in the back and wears is day (out) and night (in) in the North of England.