Do Shetlands Need Rugs?
A Healthy Shetland Should Not Need Rugging Except in Exceptional Weather Circumstances. Rugs Can in Fact Often Be Detrimental, Causing Them to Overheat. Some...
A healthy shetland should not need rugging except in exceptional weather circumstances. Rugs can in fact often be detrimental, causing them to overheat. Some aged or ill ponies may require rugs, or those clipped and/or in work.
Does a Shetland pony need a rug?
Breeds with naturally shaggy coats, such as Shetland Ponies, are less likely to need a rug. Rugging should be done only after other measures to help keep the horse warm. This includes providing shelter, forage, companion horses and avoiding over-grooming or clipping.
Do Shetland ponies need shelter?
Does a Shetland pony need shelter? Yes, this is more often to provide shade in the summer, rather than protection from the cold in the winter. A stable is good, but a shady tree is also a great natural place for a pony to shelter.
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