This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Why on earth would you want to blanket a Fjord horse ???? They have been
thriving for centuries in one of the coldest and most humid climate that
you can find in the Norwegian coastal area - without blankets ! My horses
have a shelter that they never ever use in cold or wet weather (and
believe me the Yukon can be cold and wet) - only in the summer to escape
the heat and sun.
Don't feel bad leaving your Fjords in the rain! They like it !
Yasmine
You hit the nail right on the head Yasmine.
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Hi List,
When I lived in South Central Alaska my pair would be dripping wet from
giving sleigh rides in the Winter [Unclipped] I would put a light blanket
on around 10pm. The next morning I would remove the blanket, brush them out
good. They would be dry. That is the only time that I would blanket. It's no
wonder there are soooo many sick horses. Before I would do a full body clip
on a Fjord, I would have to think REAL hard about it. I guess if I was in
Florida, and doing a cde, I might consider a trace clip. It is my
understanding that the blanket compresses all the insulating hair, thereby
reducing any natural insulation.
Regards,
Jerry Friz,
Anderson, CA.
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