Best Heavyweight Turnout Rugs for Winter
Looking for the best heavyweight turnout rugs for your horse this winter? Here we round up a selection of rugs that have at least a 300g fill, while also considering value, quality, cost and fittings.
Depending on the rug manufacturer, you may find sizes differ. Don’t forget to take this into account when purchasing online. Top Tip: Ask friends for their experiences with the particular brand you are considering.
If you are unsure of how to best fit your horse’s rug, watch this short video from the British Horse Society.
WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Essential Combo Neck Heavy Grey/Lime
A snug rug that will keep your horse warm and covered from ear to tail, from a manufacturer you can trust.
Features:
- Fitted neck
- 1200 denier ripstop
- 360g polyfill
- Waterproof and breathable (repel shell coating)
- Polyester lining
- Shoulder gussets with high pin
- Double buckle front fastening
- Low set surcingles
- Tail flap
- Adjustable removable leg straps
- Rip-stop outer
Sizes: 4′ – 7’3
Where to buy:
VioVet, £98.99 >> Shop now
Bucas Freedom Turnout 300
The Bucas Freedom Turnout offers any horse excellent protection from the elements.
Features:
- Unique front closure with magnet and secure clip, velcro to cover
- 600 denier ripstop
- 300g Thermobonded polyester insulation
- Waterproof and breathable
- Attachment for leg straps
- Low set surcingles
- Good sized tail flap
Where to buy:
Gallop Trojan Monarch Heavyweight 350g Combo Neck Turnout Rug
Renowned for quality and an affordable price, Gallop rugs are becoming a popular choice for hor many horse owners each year.
Features:
- 350g fill
- 600 denier ripstop
- Double buck front closure
- Pleated shoulder gussets
- combo neck to help prevent rugging
- Nylon lining
- Crown print design
- Subtle branding
Sizes 5’6 – 7′
Where to buy:
Equus.co.uk, £80 >> Shop now
Shires Tempest Original Heavyweight 300g Combo Neck Turnout Rug
An innovative rug with a 300g fill and a warmth boosting thermal liner.
Features:
- 300g fill
- 600 denier ripstop
- ShireTex Advanced Fibre Technology
- Warmth boosting thermal liner
- Twin double buckle front closure
- Low set surcingles
- Fillet strap
- Tail flap
Sizes 4′ – 7’3
Where to buy:
Horze Avalanche Winter 300g Turnout Rug
A high cut neck alternative to no kneck or a full neck turnout.
Features:
- 1200D polyester square ripstop outer
- 300g fill
- Waterproof, breathable and windproof
- Detachable elastic leg straps
- Large tail flap
- High set shoulder gussets
- Twin buckle front fastening
Sizes 5ft 6 – 7ft3
Where to buy:
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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