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Why do some miniature horses not lose all of their winter hair?
Your miniature may need a good deworming if the winter coat does not completely shed off.
When do you put on a fleece rug on a horse?
You usually put a fleece rug on a horse when you put them outside in the winter. Most horses wont need a winter rug because they grow a thick coat but if it's REALLY cold or your horse is clipped then you will need one.
What kind of area do horses need to be kept in?
It depends on what kind of horses coat your horse has all year round. If it has a thick coat then it would be fine in a weed-free paddock. If your horse has a smooth, fine coat it would probably need some sort of sturdy shelter against the cold. If your horse is an 'outside' horse, it would need a winter cover. It would also need some trees for shelter. It needs to have a fence and a gate. If you have a 'inside' horse you will need the sturdy shelter, a heavy winter cover and basic stable things. Hayley
Do you have to put a coat on your horse in winter?
It depends on the individual horse and its living conditions. Some horses may benefit from wearing a coat or blanket to help keep them warm during the winter, especially if they are clipped or have limited access to shelter. It is important to monitor your horse for signs of being too cold or too warm and adjust their clothing as needed.
Does a draft horse need stable blanket?
That would depend on how good of a winter coat he's grown and how much hay he's being fed.
Why is covering horses important?
covering horses is during winter is important for either a thin horse (or a horse that is hard to keep condition on) so they dont have to burn fat to keep warm, or a horse that is being ridden alot during winter, as a fluffy coat (although cute) can be very hard to groom out, (and you dont want to be wasting precious light time during the winter, trying to brush out your horses coat!) and the horse will get quite sweaty during work if his coat is too thick! But if your not working your horse during the winter, and he is a good weight, then there is no need to rug a horse (it is actually very good for a horse to not be rugged during winter, as it will get him using his muscles to keep himself warm!!) hope this helps!! p.s sorry about the bad explanation!! you can google it, all the information is there!!
Which seasons should your horse need a blanket fallspringwinteror summer?
If you blanket a horse at the beginning of Autumn then it has to stay on until warmer weather comes around again as the blanket prevents the horse from growing it's winter coat. Without the the natural hair coat or the blanket the horse could become susceptible to influenza. You can also blanket a horse with a thin blanket in the summer. This keeps the flies away and prevents the horses coat bleaching in the sun.
Why didn't my horse lose all his winter coat this summer?
Some horses need help losing their winter coat, so you should shed them out every time you bring them in to groom them. Also, some horses have long coats all year round, so they need extra shedding when the weather warms up. If this has never happened to your horse before, you may want to ask someone with a lot of horse experience about it. Along with the above answer, a unshed or partially shed winter coat can mean the horse is developing a condition called 'Cushing's'. It is caused by the body getting 'out of whack' and messing up the levels of cortisol in their systems. This can cause them to develop the unshed coat, patches of fat on their bodies and other symptoms. You should have a equine vet come out and check the horse to be sure it is not Cushing's.
What season does a horse need a horse blanket?
Winter I should imagine.
What season does a horse need a blanket?
winter and fall but mostly winter
What do you need to own a miniature horse in your backyard?
Miniature or draft, a horse is considered livestock. There are very specific laws and regulations that pertain to livestock and/or farm animals. The first thing you need to do is find out if your property is zoned to allow horses. If the zoning is right then you need to provide a shelter and good fencing for your mini. If you have neighbors close it is advised to make sure they won't mind having a horse next door. There is the smell, manure disposal, fly control, dust problem to name a few. This is an important point. You won't enjoy your mini if neighbors are complaining and calling the code enforcement on you. I have given you a place to start so do your homework checking with the county and good luck.
How often does a horse have to get clipped?
If the horse will not be shown, or does not develop such a thick winter coat that he gets overheated, it's a better idea not to clip them; the hair is there for a reason! If they do need to be clipped, there is no set time period; it's whenever you think he needs it.
