I won't clip Mystery during the winter as he lives outside. I intend
to ride him all winter...it never gets too cold here in Northern
California, but I do expect he will sweat and I will need to cool him
down without him getting a chill. I know long hair will take time to
dry. Realistically, I foresee the end of the day, the sun going down,
temperatures dropping, trailering him back to the ranch and having to
get his coat dry and him warm by the time I turn him loose or put him
in that trailer to take him home.
Would some type of light blanket be in order for this cooling process?
I understand a thick insulated blanket will keep the moisture in and
not allow it to escape. I also "heard" some blankets may actually
flatten the coat and not allow pockets of warm air to accumulate.
So on a sweaty wet horse where the temp is dropping and I want to get
him dry and warm but am outside....what should I do?
Thank you all!
Kimberly (&Mystery...."if I didn't have to work, I wouldn't get
sweaty!")