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RUGGING: Clare Silke says…

To rug or not to rug…

Q I am dreading the seasonal battle about what rug, if any, to use. Please could you provide a definitive guide to what we should be doing, to help everyone stop over/under-rugging. Kathie Jameson, Wiltshire

All horses are unique so there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to prevent over-rugging. Over-rugging poses the biggest issue during the transitional seasons - late summer to autumn, and late winter to early spring. During these periods, temperatures can fluctuate

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