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Pony rugs on a foal - whats the fit like?
Because the weather is going downhill I'm looking for a no-fill turnout rug for my young foal as I don't want him getting to wet and cold. All the foal specific ones have some sort of fill and he will be far too hot with a fill in as he's a hairy little monster. If it was wet and warm I wouldn't be fussed but it's looking like getting down to 5-6 overnight and wet with quite a strong north wind where I am over the next few days / week. Having him in overnight isn't really an option for more than one or two nights for various reason. I have been looking at pony rugs as he will be about a 3'6 -4 or so but was wondering if anyone else had used a pony rug on a foal, whats the fit rounf the neck like?
Except that most store people haven't had a foal before and have just said 'use a foal rug' however they are all padded.
Obviously I will measure and get the right length for him before buying but would like to know if anyone else has used a pony rug on a young foal and how they found the fit because a foal is a different shape to an adult horse or pony
Thanks
2 Answers
- 8 years agoFavourite answer
They will work in a pinch if you need a blanket, but I wouldn't keep them on them for a long time. They are usually a bit long and will slide to one side.
- 8 years ago
You could take his measurements, and ask someone on the store if the rug would fit correctly.
