Some awesome coolers like this WikSmart have belly bands and neckpieces. You can also layer coolers. If you want to easily shop for some horse grooming tools, I have you covered! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, which are not a penny more for you. This is a super fancy cooler with a belly cover! In the winter, your horse grows a coat that is usually impervious to moisture.
Fun fact, the same shine-boosting natural oils called sebum that shines him up in the summer help with waterproofing his winter coat. One more reason to curry more and avoid using detergents.
Horses can get soaked in a few situations: Your horse has been sweating. Usually, after exercise, a horse with a winter coat will soak himself from the inside out. Sweat happens if the weather does a weird warm-up or the blanket is too much for the temperatures. They need to dry. This can be catastrophic. References Morgan, K. Thermoneutral zone and critical temperatures of horses. Journal of Thermal Biology.
Mejdell, CM. Horses can learn to use symbols to communicate their preferences. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. Printable PDF version. So the question remains, do horses need to be blanketed when the weather turns cold? When this insulation is insufficient to maintain body temperature, they may resort to several mechanisms to produce more heat, or decrease heat loss, such as: Shivering : Rapid muscle contractions that stimulate metabolism to produce more heat.
So how can you determine if your horse needs help staying warm this winter by being blanketed? Some of the arguments we encounter from die-hard do-not-blanket people are listed below, along with our counterarguments: Argument : Horses in the wild are fine unblanketed in wintery weather.
Do most domestic horses survive winter without a blanket? They sure do, but they may lose weight in the process and it may take a long time in the spring for them to gain weight back to stay at an acceptable BCS. The blanket will wick the moisture away from the horse and the extra moisture will evaporate. You can check the horse later and you will find that he is dry under the blanket. Argument : Putting a blanket on a horse with a thick hair coats weighs the hair down, eliminating its ability to fluff up and trap air in between the hairs, making him colder.
Counterargument : There is no scientific research that says that blankets flattening the hair coat actually make horses colder. If you can press your lips or a fan to the fabric and blow air in through it, the fabric is breathable. Use a sweat scraper or squeegee to remove the worst of the moisture. Dampness at the back of the heel can lead to ailments like scratches or mud fever. Use a cotton towel to dry the backs of his pasterns as you get him ready for blanketing. Rain rot is actually caused by bacteria , not wetness, but persistent moisture robs the hair of its natural protective oils and leaves skin open to infection.
Although they may wick moisture away from your horse, these materials tend to absorb moisture and will stay wet. Trail Riding. Horse Trail Regions. Southwest Region. Midwest Region. Pacific Region.
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