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.

How to Reduce the Risk of Gastric Ulcers- Studies have shown that feeding a small amount (1/4 biscuit) of Lucerne hay, or a small 500g meal of Lucerne chaff 30 minutes prior to daily training or work, can help to buffer excess stomach acid.

Lucerne contains calcium and magnesium salts and mucilage compounds, providing compounds, providing a food ’mat’ which floats on the acid in the stomach, to limit stomach ‘squish’ and acid ‘splash’ during exercise.

Feed Lucerne hay overnight to help buffer the higher regions of the stomach before the next morning’s exercise.

Courtesy of John Kohnke
www.kohnkesown.com