Rugging up, use of a blanket when a horse is suffering from a cold or cough.

Horses are commonly covered with a blanket after they have been clipped for the winter and are not working, or when they are suffering from a cold. Although colds are a common illness among horses, they can develop into pneumonia or a more serious illness,so a veterinarian should be consulted as soon as possible. If a horse is fed regularly and has had enough water and vitamins, it's less likely to get sick.