If you own a horse, chances are, you’ll have more than one rug for any given weather condition. Buying clothing for horses online can be difficult enough without having the responsibility of choosing the right type of rug. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up a few stable rugs suitable for layering up, or for use on their own to help give you more flexibility when selecting which rug to put on.
Care and consideration must be given when choosing to layer rugs. Breathability and overheating are concerns. Each rug, for example, won’t be as breathable as it’s been designed to be when used in a layer. For this reason, it’s advisable to change rugs regularly, making sure you give your horse’s natural winter coat time to breathe.
Take care with material types, as some are more prone to slipping than others. When in doubt opt for an elasticated surcingle (as pictured below) to help keep the rug secure.
100g fill – Horseware Amigo 100g Lightweight
If you are looking for a rug you can choose to use when the weather is a little warmer and a rug ideal to use under another rug, the 100g fill Horseware Amigo Standard Neck Insulator is an excellent choice.
With a 210 denier ripstop outer, low placed surcingles and options for a neck piece, this is a good choice when it comes to a rug for layering. Under the tail there’s a fillet string so there’ll be no excess straps to undo either. Due to the material, it may be best placed on top of a rug.
Available on Amazon, sizes from 5’6 – 7′
There’s limited stock (size) on this product from Naylors, with a sales price at £44.99 and a price match promise.
Plus, if you choose to order online from Naylors you’ll get £10 off your first shop when you sign up to their mailing preferences.
WeatherBeeta ComfiTec 250g Stable Rug
If you are looking for a rug to layer, with a little more fill and a fixed neck piece to keep a clipped horse warm, then the WeatherBeeta ComfiTec range is worth considering. With a selection of fills to choose from, here we’ve picked out the 250g for the added ‘snug factor’.
Available in a channel quilt, the fitted neck runs seamlessly down into the body of the rug helping keep out drafts and cold air. The neck straps are closed with velcro, with front breast buckles and surcingles. Due to the material, it may be best placed on top of a rug.
The 201d outer, with 210T inner, makes this a robust rug
Available from 4′ – 7’3 in burgundy from Naylors.
Available on Amazon in a variety of sizes and prices.
250g fill – Mark Todd Combo Under Rug
Specifically designed to be used as an under rug (Mark Todd or any other make), the Mark Todd Combo Under Rug has a cozy 250g filling, with a cotton outer to help prevent slipping.
The front closes with one strap, with the neck offering a hook and loop system to secure. Low cross surcingles make it easy to get to when under another rug should one come loose. When not used, the all in one neck piece can be folded back.
The rug also features Mark Todd branding.
Available in sizes 5’6 – 6’9 in dark blue from Viovet.
Suzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of experience in marketing, writing, design, SEO, and website creation.
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