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  How to Stay Cool When Training Goes Wrong: Keeping Your Patience with Your Horse

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  We’ve all been there ....  you have a training session planned, but your horse isn’t cooperating, things aren’t going as expected, and frustration starts creeping in. Training horses requires patience, understanding, and a cool head, but sometimes, despite our best efforts, things just don’t go smoothly. So, what do you do when training goes sideways? Instead of letting frustration take over, here’s how to stay calm, reset, and turn things around for both you and your horse.

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  How to Choose the Right Winter Horse Rug Fill (100g–300g Guide)

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  Not sure whether your horse needs a 100g, 200g, or 300g winter rug? Choosing the right fill is key to keeping your horse warm without overheating. This guide explains how rug fill works, when to use each level, and how to choose the best winter rug for Australian conditions.

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  Best Winter Horse Rugs Australia: Complete Guide for Cold Weather

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  Discover the best winter horse rugs in Australia, including rug weights, layering tips, and how to keep your horse warm, dry, and comfortable in cold weather.

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  The Complete Guide to Horse Rainsheets: When and Why to Use One

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  Horse rainsheets are an essential part of many horse owners’ rugging systems, especially during the changing seasons. In this guide, we explain what rainsheets are, when to use them, how they differ from winter rugs, and how to choose the right waterproof protection for your horse.

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  When Should Horses Wear a Rainsheet?

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  Horse owners often wonder when the right time is to use a rainsheet. While these lightweight waterproof rugs are designed to keep horses dry, they are not intended to provide warmth like winter rugs. Understanding when to use a rainsheet helps ensure your horse stays comfortable during wet weather without overheating. Weather conditions, coat type, and the horse’s living environment all play a role in deciding when a rainsheet is appropriate.

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  Do Fly Rugs Really Work? How They Protect Horses from Flies and Midges

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  Fly rugs are one of the most common ways horse owners protect their horses from flies, midges and other biting insects during the warmer months. But many owners still ask the same question — do fly rugs really work? When properly fitted, fly rugs can significantly reduce irritation by creating a breathable barrier that prevents insects from landing directly on the horse’s skin. In this guide, we explain how fly rugs work, when horses should wear them, and what to look for when choosing the...

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  How to Choose the Right Waterproof Horse Rainsheet

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  Learn how waterproof horse rainsheets protect your horse from rain while staying lightweight and breathable. This guide explains when to use a rainsheet and how to choose the right fit.

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  IR3535 vs Permethrin Horse Rugs – What’s the Difference?

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  Fly protection rugs are becoming increasingly popular with horse owners, but not all treatments work the same way. In this guide we explain the difference between IR3535 insect repellent technology and permethrin-treated horse rugs, and how each option helps protect horses from biting insects.

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  Best Winter Horse Rugs for Arab Horses & Finer Builds (Wug Designs for Better Fit)

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  Struggling to find the right rug for a finer-built horse? Discover how winter wug horse rugs provide better fit, less rubbing, and improved comfort for Arab horses and similar builds.

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  When Do Horses Need a Winter Rug? Winter Guide for Australian Conditions

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  Not sure when your horse actually needs a winter rug?With rain arriving before the real cold sets in, many horses don’t need heavy rugs yet — but they do need protection. This guide shows you when to rug, how to avoid common rugging mistakes, and why a lightweight waterproof rainsheet is often the best place to start in Australian conditions.

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  Best Horse Rugs for Big Horses & Clydesdales in Australia (2026 Guide)

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  Struggling to find horse rugs that actually fit your big horse? Discover the best rugs for Clydesdales and heavy horses, with expert tips on sizing, fit, and comfort.

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  Do Clydesdales Need Special Horse Rugs? (Big Horse Rug Guide)

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  Do Clydesdales need special horse rugs? Learn why standard rugs don’t fit big horses properly and how to choose the right rug for comfort, fit, and protection.

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