Rugging ready

How much do you know about rugging?

Rugging ready

1 / 10

A rug’s belly straps should be crossed over when secured.

True

False

2 / 10

If a rug has a high denier, what does this mean?

It’s made from a more hard-wearing fabric so will be more durable

It will help keep your pony warmer

There is more room around the wither and shoulders

3 / 10

What’s the name for the part of the rug that sits under your pony’s tail?

Fillet string

Billet string

Surcingle

4 / 10

Turnout rugs can be used indoors as well as outdoors.

True

False

5 / 10

Why do ponies wear rugs?

Because they aren’t very good at regulating their own body temperature

o protect them from mud in the field and mess in the stable

To protect them from the weather, especially wind and rain

6 / 10

Where would you place your hand to check whether your pony is the right temperature in his rug?

Belly

Neck

Behind his shoulder

7 / 10

How many grammes of filling does a mediumweight rug have?

50-100g

100-200g

200-250g

8 / 10

All ponies need a waterproof rug when it’s raining.

True

False

9 / 10

What’s the name of a rug that has the neck piece permanently connected?

Combine

Combo

Complete

10 / 10

Why do some rugs have shoulder gussets?

So they fit horses over 15hh

To protect the pony’s shoulders from the wind

To allow for more freedom of movement

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