Ridecamp: [RC] Conditioning in Winter - Blanket Questions

Hello again...more questions...

Thanks to everyone who replied re: Conditioning, Sweating and -40 C 
Weather.

I think I will have to invest in a good wool cooler and super heavy duty 
blanket. Any suggestions? My horse will be on pasture so what type of 
blanket works for you guys? I was thinking I would get a 1600 or 1800 
denier if I could find it. Is a liner necessary? Also, do you use a FULL 
wool cooler (that goes all the way up the neck)? Does it dry adequately 
between rides or do I need to get two and alternate them? Is a rump rug 
necessary for warming up, even if riding mainly indoors?? Also, a few of 
you mentioned clipping. If he is kept outside should he be clipped (and 
blanketted of course) and what type of clip is recommended? Should he be 
clipped differently if ridden indoors versus being ridden both in and 
outdoors? I would appreciate any leads as to good deals on blankets if 
anyone knows of any.

I have ridden indoors in the winter a lot before but this is the first 
year I will be keeping him outside AND working him relatively hard and 
regularly so I need some tips! I will be conditioning him partly for 
endurance but also partly for eventing as well (if all goes well).

Sorry I am full of questions but I like to pick your experienced brains.

Thanks again,

Tamara


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