Horse rugs are a Perplexing
Matter for several riders. Some riders don't feel the need to use them and
consider them an unnecessary accessory, though some cannot imagine functioning
without them. What's the Reality? If you decide to use a carpet, which one would be
acceptable for your horse?

It's true that in their
Natural habitat, horses do just fine with no conveniences as rugs. However,
we need to note that horses working in horse riding do not have the exact same functioning circumstances as the horses living in their natural habitat. First
of all, horses training under the saddle are often shaven, which damages
their natural protective layer against low temperatures. Most time when it is cold outside, these horses invest inside, where they're not subject to reduced temperatures. Even the matter of another diet is crucial here. This is precisely why we cannot expect them to have the immunity that their free brothers have. While
altering the horses' customs and surroundings, we need to provide them with
protection from the negative ramifications of e.g. weather. For this very reason we
have various kinds of rugs. Which kind would be useful to your horse and
if to use it? We'll try to describe that.

In shops you can encounter these kinds of rugs:

1. Training -- this type of carpet is set on together with a
   saddle. It'll be perfect for colder days. We should mention that
   training together should not be too exhausting, as your horse could have difficulty with losing heat excess from your system.
2. Dry -- usually made from fleece another material with moisture-absorbing properties. This sort of rugs is usually
   used after training in order to wash the horse. In shops, you can locate them as
   fleece rugs.
3. Stable -- recommended for shaved horses. They
   should protect the horse from heating too much, but at precisely the same time they
   don't block air circulation, so the horse does not sweat. To be utilised in stalls. This will protect
   your horse from the wind and light rain. Made of substances easy to wash. This kind of carpet is perfect for paddocks on rainy days.
   Mostly they're made to be as watertight as possible.
4. Fly -- used to protect the horse from insects.
   Usually made from mesh material. This kind of a carpet is super helpful in summer time, where horses are especially subject to insects' bites of all
   sorts.
5. Winter --
   rugs with cushioning. Usually it is possible to choose from a couple
   of thickness of cushioning for a single version.
6. Shipping -- to be used to safeguard the horse
   during transportation.

Another thing is to adjust the
Appropriate length. Namely, the way to select appropriate dimensions for our horse. Particular producers have various
size markings. There's a rule where for units of length is the length
of the carpet on the horse's back. This value is crucial for choosing the proper size. Even in case you have an S, M, or L dimensions, it refers to the rug's length on the
horse's back. E.g. a well-known manufacturer of equestrian equipment Eskadron claims S = 125 cm, M = 135 cm, L = 145 cm, etc.. Of course, it is best when you can
take a look at a graph when all of the rug's measurements are mentioned. Then you
can be sure a given size will fit your horse correctly.

As you can
See, by using good rug you can help your horse in managing unpleasant
Weather, insects, or protect him during transportation. Also, you should not overdo
The entire carpet item. If you use them if they Aren't required, you can disturb
But you need to remember
That without a rug when the weather is poor, you undermine your horse e.g. to a
Higher risk of catching a cold.