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ASKHQ: CLIPPING CONUNDRUM

Q: I’ve heard you should only rug a horse if they’re clipped. Is that true? A: Not necessarily. Rugging decisions…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: RUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Q: Should I rug my horse during South Africa’s mild winter nights? A: Not necessarily. Horses are far more cold-tolerant…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: FITTING A RUG

Q: How do you check if a rug fits your horse? A: Having a rug that fits your horse is…

5 years ago

ASKHQ: TO CLIP OR NOT TO CLIP

Q: Should I clip my horse this winter or not?  A: As winter approaches, many riders choose to clip their…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: LIVING OUT

Q: Can my horse live out? Answered by Charlotte Bastiaanse A: Before domestication, horses used to live out throughout the…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: WHAT IS AN UNDER RUG?

Q: What is an under-rug? A: Under-rugs (also called rug liners) are used to layer under rugs for additional warmth…

7 years ago

Snug in a rug

There are many types of horse blankets available on the market, namely day sheets, fleece sheets, medium duvets, heavy duvets,…

9 years ago