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Foursie: New Festive Onesie For Ponies To Keep Them Warm
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Foursie: New Festive Onesie For Ponies To Keep Them Warm

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Today, Ascot Racecourse unveiled a new festive ‘foursie’ – a seasonal onesie that was created for its mascot animal – a Shetland pony, Daffy, to help him keep warm this Christmas. For those of you who haven’t heard what the Ascot races are – it’s one of the leading thoroughbred racing facilities in Britain, operating since 1711.

“In winter I always worry about Daffy getting chilly as he likes to spend so much time out of his stable,” said owner Jackie Rowberry. And though horses and ponies, especially the ones who are accustomed to spending most of their time outside even at freezing temperatures don’t need any onesies, sometimes when they’re older or have some health issues they need to blanketed to keep them warm and snuggly.

“I love the fact that Ascot has created a special foursie for this cute animal so that he can get into the Christmas time spirit. Daffy loved all the attention and is quite the envy among his stable buddies!”

More Info: ascot.co.uk

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg...it's just a nice idea...EVERYONE STOP FREAKING OUT HOW IT'S A BAD IDEA BECAUSE THIS THAT AND THE OTHER THING!!! It's just a cute idea so cool off and enjoy the adorableness.

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Since when would a shetland pony need protection from the cold? If he spends so much time outside of the shed he probably have no problem at all coping with the cold. It might be cute but it's completely unnecessary.

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah horses and ponies, unless underweight or infirm, don't need these. It is however, freaking adorable.

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, horses and ponies do need sweater/jacket/vest things to keep them warm. Most don't have the fur nor the fat to keep themselves warm. So, yes, they do need them

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Totally agree with the other comment writers. Plus, it fully covers the legs, so the little guy might not be able to move properly, and it seems to be so loose that he might get tangled in it when he lays down/tries to get up. Just another form of projecting human needs and desires onto horses.

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry, but this is just a BAD IDEA!! Blanketing a horse with a full winter coat (Especially Shetland and other fuzzy hearty breeds) can cause the horse to overheat, get sweaty, not cool efficiently, catch a chill and possibly colic / become very ill. When I had horses in New England we would always start blanketing when the weather started to cool. Blanketing would keep our horse's coat short, which helped them cool down and dry off after winter workouts. (you use a cooling blanket to help them cool down slowly, but that's another 500 word description). Efficient safe cooling after workout was the reason for blanketing- so they didn't get that thick fuzzy winter coat (which traps not only heat but sweat too, which can cause big problems...chills, possible colic-like illness) but stayed nice and warm. I just hope nobody unknowingly starts blanketing their fuzzy ponies because it is cute...Because really, it is asking for trouble. Rant over. thanks

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg...it's just a nice idea...EVERYONE STOP FREAKING OUT HOW IT'S A BAD IDEA BECAUSE THIS THAT AND THE OTHER THING!!! It's just a cute idea so cool off and enjoy the adorableness.

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Since when would a shetland pony need protection from the cold? If he spends so much time outside of the shed he probably have no problem at all coping with the cold. It might be cute but it's completely unnecessary.

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah horses and ponies, unless underweight or infirm, don't need these. It is however, freaking adorable.

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, horses and ponies do need sweater/jacket/vest things to keep them warm. Most don't have the fur nor the fat to keep themselves warm. So, yes, they do need them

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Totally agree with the other comment writers. Plus, it fully covers the legs, so the little guy might not be able to move properly, and it seems to be so loose that he might get tangled in it when he lays down/tries to get up. Just another form of projecting human needs and desires onto horses.

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry, but this is just a BAD IDEA!! Blanketing a horse with a full winter coat (Especially Shetland and other fuzzy hearty breeds) can cause the horse to overheat, get sweaty, not cool efficiently, catch a chill and possibly colic / become very ill. When I had horses in New England we would always start blanketing when the weather started to cool. Blanketing would keep our horse's coat short, which helped them cool down and dry off after winter workouts. (you use a cooling blanket to help them cool down slowly, but that's another 500 word description). Efficient safe cooling after workout was the reason for blanketing- so they didn't get that thick fuzzy winter coat (which traps not only heat but sweat too, which can cause big problems...chills, possible colic-like illness) but stayed nice and warm. I just hope nobody unknowingly starts blanketing their fuzzy ponies because it is cute...Because really, it is asking for trouble. Rant over. thanks

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