How much filling is enough for warmth?
300grams is ideal for Australian Winters in both the Northern & Southern states.

You will see some manufactures offer them in a 200gram version. This is more for marketing than actual benefit. The rug generates its warmth by capturing the air pockets in the poly fill lining. 200grams of Poly fill has very little insulation effect and its not until you get to 250grams+ that you get enough body in the poly fill to make a difference.

The other downside with a 200gr rug - is that the poly fill does flatten down - and after a few months you will be holding your rug in your hands and be contemplating buying another one. A 300gram rug should last you many seasons.

Reducing the risk of Lameness

A Combination of a well formulated and adequate diet; correct hoof balance by regular and careful trimming to suit a horse’s individual conformation and athletic purpose; avoiding compacted and dry working surfaces; combined with proper warm-up and cooling down procedures, including ice or cold water hosing of the lower limb joints and tendons can help reduce the risk of common leg problems by up to 60%.

Courtesy of John Kohnke
www.kohnkesown.com