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Why should you use a summer rug?
Epplejeck Horse & Rider Superstore has many summer rugs from known brands like QHP, Horseware, Bucas and more. A summer rug offers protection for your horse when the temperatures drop on a summer evening. Summer blankets are airy and made from breathable fabrics to prevent your horse getting too warm. Most rugs are made from cotton and have a nylon lining in the chest area. The nylon prevents chafing and helps bring about a healthy shine on your horse. If you want to keep your horse clean and dust free for a competition for example a summer sheet can be very useful. Summer rugs can be used in the pasture as well as while your horse is stabled, however summer rugs are not waterproof. If you want to protect your horse from the rain as well you should buy a waterproof 0 grams rug.
Not sure which size horse rug you need? Check out our rug fitting guide, which will tell you everything you need to know to choose the right rug for your horse or pony.A summer sheet is essentially a very lightweight turnout rug. They are designed to be worn out in the field when the weather is warm. The primary purpose of a summer sheet is to protect a horse from the sun, but can also be used for travelling and keep the horse clean and dust free. The Bucas summer sheet are very comfirtable and has an good fit. Also Epplejeck summer rugs has a perfect ft and are used a lot.
When should you use a summer rug?
An unclipped horse has a thermoneutral zone of -5 to 15 degrees Celsius. Between these temperatures your unclipped horse won't get cold or start sweating. Clipped horses tend to get cold around 8 or 9 degrees Celcius. Between 10 and 15 degrees Celcius a 0 grams rug is sufficient. This is when you can use a summer rug. When the temperature rises above 15 degrees a rug should not be needed, however every horse is different. A rug that is too thick can cause your horse to sweat which indicate your horse gets too warm; this can be recognized by white spots on the inside of the rug. If the temperature drops below 10 degrees you can choose to add a liner or use a stable rug with a light filling.
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