Fleece Horse
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 Brand New Horse Halter Fleece Pad Set HUNTER GREEN  US $15.00
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 Fabric Fleece Horses 2yd New US $14.99
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 NICE mini horse fleece cooler 42 US $25.00
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 NEW Wild Mustang Horse Soft Fleece Blanket Throw 60 x 50 US $16.99
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 HORSE SIZE GIRTH COVER SOFT GOLD FLEECE WASHABLE NEW US $.99
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 Western Horse Lover Fleece Throw Toss Pillow Decorative Accent US $21.99
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 GIRAFFE PRINT BROWN TAN FLEECE HORSE SIZE SADDLE PAD US $20.00
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Choosing Horse Rugs the Easy Way
The range of horse rugs available in the market is vast. Making a choice can be a daunting task to a new horse owner.
Having a variety of rugs in different weights allows for the variations in our climate. It is distressing for a horse to sweat under a thick rug or to have too little protection from the cold and rain.
• New Zealand rugs Once the only Turnout rug available. They are made from a thick canvas material that is waxed to provide some shower proofing; they can be re-waxed. They are practically indestructible as they are so strong and many owners swear by them for all-year-round use.
• Heavyweight Turnout Rugs are designed for use in the winter, particularly on fine breed horses or those that have been clipped. Lots of turnout rugs are now made of breathable material.
• Fleeces now come in lovely bright colours, designs and are very versatile. They can be worn as light stable rug, travel rug or under a turnout or stable rug for additional warmth.
• Lightweight Rugs offer adequate protection in autumn or spring when the weather is variable and not too extreme and can also provide a solution for the more hardy or thicker hair types during the winter. Some rugs have a fleece lining for extra warmth.
• Stable Rugs are available in different weights and are also available from lightweight Fleeces to 12 Tog Duvets. Even if your stable is sheltered you will probably need a stable rug as a stabled horse is quite often colder than one that is turned out! With limited exercise, they often feel the cold more.
• Summer Sheets, generally are not waterproof. They are used generally to keep your horse clean!
• Coolers are used after exercise and are useful for drying your horse. Or they can be used under a turnout or stable rug on cold days.
There are combination rugs available in the market which you can use outdoor and indoor. They are made of breathable material which will absorb the moisture.
Flectalon and Thinsulate material helps to retain the body warmth of the horse. Nylon is a very important ingredient in most horse rugs and it is chemically treated to make it breathable. Extra care should be taken to make sure nylon used does not cause excessive friction on the horses.
The rule of the thumb is , a stabled horse needs warmed rugs compared to a outdoor active horse. Often neck covers can be separately purchased to give that extra warmth to the horse. The new innovations in the horse rug industry are waterproof, magnetic and holistic rugs.
Performance
For safety reasons, rugs are not designed to with stand extreme pressure. So fabric will rip on sharp protrusions and tear when trodden on, or if legs become entangled in straps. Better for the rug to give than the horse's legs!
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For horses or ponies that have problems with the rug slipping off backwards, there are rugs with smaller necks, high necks or raised necklines for a better fit
About the Author
Valerie Luker a professional horsewoman and heads the
horse rugs
Division of Morgan Horse. You can email her for advice on finding turnout rugs, stable rugs, neck covers, outdoor rugs, combination rugs and magnetic rugs
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EOUS Fleece Horse Hood $43.95 Utilizing the same great fit as their cotton/lycra horse hood, the EOUS Fleece Horse Hood will add some extra warmth under your blanket to keep your horse warm and cozy. |
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Fleeceworks Fleece Horse Earplugs $5.95 Fleeceworks Fleece Horse Earplugs are the perfect solution for horses that are spooky about loud noises. |
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Mountain Horse Belmont Cozy Fleece $69.95 The Mountain Horse Ladies Belmont Cozy Fleece is incredibly soft and silky. It is made from lightweight and pill resistant textured fleece. |
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Horse Fleece Throw Blanket $9.99 Inject a little country flair into your living room or family room with this horse-print throw. Made of cuddly fleece, it's lovely enough to drape over your couch when not in use. Polyester. Machine wash. Imported. 73"L x 63"W. |
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Sequined Horse Pullover Fleece $39.95 A silver-sequined horse seems to run through a starry night on the front of this fleece pullover. Crewneck style, with ribknit cuffs and hem. 50% cotton/50% poly. Machine washable. Imported. Ladies' sizes: S (6-8), M (10-12), L (14-16), XL (18), XXL (18W-20W). XXL: Add $5 |
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Mountain Horse Ladies Element Micro Fleece Top $38.95 The Mountain Horse Ladies Element Micro Fleece will be your favorite layer this winter |
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Kensington Polar Fleece Horse Cooler $75.95 The Kensington Polar Fleece Cooler will allow perspiration to evaporate while keeping in body heat. The cooler is ideal for cool downs and horse shows on cold days. |
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Intrepid Miniature Horse Fleece Cooler $28.95 Perfect for competition or the body clipped miniature the Intrepid® Miniature Horse Fleece Cooler will keep your mini warm after baths and heavy workouts. This fleece cooler is luxuriously soft with a tapered neck for a better fit. You mini will be both warm and stylish The Miniature Horse Fleece Cooler comes with a tail piece and closed front. It is designed to fit all minis |
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Mountain Horse Kids Spirit Fleece Jacket Jr. $28.95 The Mountain Horse Kids Spirit Fleece Jacket Jr is a soft, cozy, full zip fleece jacket with angel embroidery that your young rider will love. |
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Mountain Horse Paddington Cozy Fleece Jr $54.95 The Mountain Horse Kids Paddington Cozy Fleece Jr is incredibly soft and silky. It is made from lightweight and pill resistant textured fleece. |
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Looney Tunes Bugs Bunny Fleece Horse Cooler $28.95 The Bugs Bunny Fleece Horse Cooler is part of the popular Bugs Bunny Collection of coordinating horse apparel and accessories brought to you by Looney Tunes This is a fully featured fleece cooler made of the softest high quality fleece that washes like a dream. Color: Lt Blue/Pink Various Sizes |
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TuffRider Fleece Color Block Dress Horse Sheet $55.95 TuffRider Fleece Color Block Dress Sheets are made from anti-pill heavy fleece that is breathable and moisture wicking keeping the horse warm and dry. Can be used as a lightweight blanket after a workout. |
