Question:
how many ounces does a 5.56 aluminum mag weigh?
Answer:
The 20 round mag we used in Viet Nam was about 10 ounces.
Get a 180 - 250 gram filled turnout rug for those colder nights and when it rains, you don't want him getting sickI think he's fine other than that thoughMake sure you're taking the rug off every morning though, don't leave him in it all day! I'd say the brand Weatherbeeta is good for these conditionsMy horse has one on in the winter, some can be a bit pricey but look for the right oneThey're good for horses that roll, they're waterproof and come in a range of filling weights, colours, sizes etc etc.
I think a medium weight for bad weather is a good ideaEven the fluffiest of horses can shiver in freezing rain and sleetMy thoroughbred has a really thick winter coat, but it does nothing for the rainHe was shivering when it was 40 degrees and raining with a midweight onYour horse will probably be fine with a midweightMy guy lost some weight from his move to a new barn, which is why he was colder than he normally is.
I always like the idea of blanketing on really cold nights or during a stormI think that it just gives the horse that little extra bit of protection that will allow for less fat loss and stress during inclimate weatherMy horses are in stalls, one is a show horse (wears some sort of blanket or sheet 24/7), the other is my trail horse (she is in a larger outdoor stall with shelter and only wears her blanket when it's either raining or it's going to be very cold) My trail horse is very hard on blanketsShe rolls, she rubs, she manages to wiggle her way out of certain types of blankets, etcI have found that the Weathabeta high necked turnout blanket works well for herIt is cut well, and allows for good movemenet due to the leg gussets (a must for a horse in a pasture situation or that moves around a lot in thier stall)It is also extremely hardy.even with my mare's destructive behavior, it has already lasted for 3 seasons and can probably go another before needing any type of repair or replacementWeathabeta blankets are very affordable, and while they are not the cheapest thing out there, you get what you pay for because they tend to lastI also like the Rambo brand blanket.they are a little more pricey, but again, they last and last even with horses that are rough on thier jammies So, go for something that is high necked, has a tail flap and has the leg gussets because your guy is out in pastureCheck out the Weathabeta brand, Rambo brand and Smartpak Equine also has thier own brand that seems to work pretty well and stands up to abuse.
I live in a fairly temperate area and we are actually having a freakishly mild winter (the coldest we've gotten so far is 45 F at night)you basically just decided not to use a blanketIf its a mild winter, you dont really need one! I live in canada and winters get as cold as -30 or even colder! I dont even blanket my horse!! I only blanket him after a hard ride and hes sweatingThen i'll put on a cooler and put him in his stall for the nightif you've never blanketed him dont bother, obviously hes fine without one! Blankets arent all that great considering they ruin the way the horses fur coat will growSo if you blanket your horse for alot of years, you cant just stop becasue the horses fur coat wont grow in winter because its so used to wearing a blanket
Get a 180 - 250 gram filled turnout rug for those colder nights and when it rains, you don't want him getting sickI think he's fine other than that thoughMake sure you're taking the rug off every morning though, don't leave him in it all day! I'd say the brand Weatherbeeta is good for these conditionsMy horse has one on in the winter, some can be a bit pricey but look for the right oneThey're good for horses that roll, they're waterproof and come in a range of filling weights, colours, sizes etc etc.
I think a medium weight for bad weather is a good ideaEven the fluffiest of horses can shiver in freezing rain and sleetMy thoroughbred has a really thick winter coat, but it does nothing for the rainHe was shivering when it was 40 degrees and raining with a midweight onYour horse will probably be fine with a midweightMy guy lost some weight from his move to a new barn, which is why he was colder than he normally is.
I always like the idea of blanketing on really cold nights or during a stormI think that it just gives the horse that little extra bit of protection that will allow for less fat loss and stress during inclimate weatherMy horses are in stalls, one is a show horse (wears some sort of blanket or sheet 24/7), the other is my trail horse (she is in a larger outdoor stall with shelter and only wears her blanket when it's either raining or it's going to be very cold) My trail horse is very hard on blanketsShe rolls, she rubs, she manages to wiggle her way out of certain types of blankets, etcI have found that the Weathabeta high necked turnout blanket works well for herIt is cut well, and allows for good movemenet due to the leg gussets (a must for a horse in a pasture situation or that moves around a lot in thier stall)It is also extremely hardy.even with my mare's destructive behavior, it has already lasted for 3 seasons and can probably go another before needing any type of repair or replacementWeathabeta blankets are very affordable, and while they are not the cheapest thing out there, you get what you pay for because they tend to lastI also like the Rambo brand blanket.they are a little more pricey, but again, they last and last even with horses that are rough on thier jammies So, go for something that is high necked, has a tail flap and has the leg gussets because your guy is out in pastureCheck out the Weathabeta brand, Rambo brand and Smartpak Equine also has thier own brand that seems to work pretty well and stands up to abuse.
I live in a fairly temperate area and we are actually having a freakishly mild winter (the coldest we've gotten so far is 45 F at night)you basically just decided not to use a blanketIf its a mild winter, you dont really need one! I live in canada and winters get as cold as -30 or even colder! I dont even blanket my horse!! I only blanket him after a hard ride and hes sweatingThen i'll put on a cooler and put him in his stall for the nightif you've never blanketed him dont bother, obviously hes fine without one! Blankets arent all that great considering they ruin the way the horses fur coat will growSo if you blanket your horse for alot of years, you cant just stop becasue the horses fur coat wont grow in winter because its so used to wearing a blanket
The 20 round mag we used in Viet Nam was about 10 ounces.
