200G – 250G. 200G – 250G – “medium weight” rugs generally contain around 200 grams of fill and offer a greater amount of warmth when the weather drops colder. What Gram is a medium weight rug? Mediumweight rugs are either 150g, 200g or 250g and will provide your horse with Read more…
keratin. The hoof wall is made of a tough material called keratin that has a low moisture content (approximately 25% water), making it very hard and rough. The wall has three layers: the outer periople, a middle layer, and an inner layer. Are horses feet made of metal? Most horseshoes Read more…
Between 50°-60°F, a clipped horse will need a lightweight blanket with 100g of fill. From 40°-50°F, a lightweight to medium-weight blanket with 150-250g of fill is necessary and 30°-40°F a mediumweight to a heavyweight blanket. Selecting the Proper Weight and Denier. Denier Strength 2000 Super Heavy Strength What is considered Read more…
Denier is the thickness of the individual thread used in the yarn weave of the blanket. At WeatherBeeta, we have blankets in a variety of denier, to match the needs of every horse. When choosing a turnout blanket, the most common types of deniers you will see are: 600D (medium), Read more…
A Collinson’s rocking horse can be identified by it’s square pillars on the safety stand and the small wooden diamonds affixed to the top. Most Collinson’s were also given red painted swing irons. Are old rocking horses worth anything? However, authentic antique rocking horses are generally worth anywhere between $2,000 Read more…
What size rocking horse do you need for riding? Huge horses : Over 53 inches – should suit children from about 8 years old to most adults. Tiny horses : less than 30 inches – really best suited for dolls and teddies. How big is a rocking horse? Big Rocking Read more…
DIY Stick Horses Supplies: fabric, stuffing, yarn, long wooden dowels, styrofoam balls, felt. Carve out a portion of the styrofoam ball and glue the stick into the ball. Cut out your horse head from your fabric. Sew around the perimeter of the horse head, adding the yarn in as you Read more…
steps to follow when cleaning your rug to keep it in tip top condition: Remove excess dirt and mud. Remove all detergent from your machine’s soap dispenser. Secure all buckles and slip the rug into a mesh bag. Select delicate setting on your washing machine. Forget fabric conditioners. Reproof your Read more…
The types of fabric used for horse rugs range from a cotton/polyester blend canvas, which is cool and breathable, to a 100% polyester textile that is lightweight but not as breathable so can, therefore, retain more heat. What types of horse rugs are there? There are 5 main types of Read more…
The battle of Beersheba took place on 31 October 1917 as part of the wider British offensive collectively known as the third Battle of Gaza. Was the charge of the Light Brigade a true story? The Charge of the Light Brigade was a failed military action involving the British light Read more…