Budget-Friendly Turnout Rugs for Your Horse this Winter
Budget is at the forefront for many in the current economic climate, and for horse owners, it may mean spending less on turnout rugs this winter in a bid to save some £££s.
Our guide below features a selection of budget-friendly turnout rugs for your horse, pony or foal this winter. As often with cost, comes quality, we’ve used customer reviews as a way to determine the best available.
Equitack Winter 100g Quilted Turnout Rug
Lightweight 100g Fill Turnout
A rug for milder weather, or for a horse that needs minimal protection from the elements.
Features:
- Waterproof
- 600D outer
- Protects from UV and coat bleaching (suitable for spring)
- Clip and buckle double front fastening
- slightly higher cut neck
- Shoulder gussets
- Surcingles
- Tail flap
- Adjustable leg straps
Available in sizes 5’6, 5’9, 6’6, 6’9
Turners Medium Weight Turnweight
Mediumweight 200g Fill Turnout
A cosy 200g medium weight turnout rug from Turners that is highly waterproof with a 600 denier ripstop outer fabric.
The rug comes with all you’d expect;
- Tail flap
- Shoulder gussets
- Double buckle front closure
- Surcingles
- Wither protection
- Adjustable leg straps
- Velcro chest
Available in sizes 5’3, 5’6, 5’9, 6′, 6’3, 6’6, 6’9
Gallop Trojan Combo Turnout
Heavyweight 350g Fill Turnout
Gallop has long established itself as a reliable rug manufacturer while offering goods at a budget-friendly cost. The Trojan combo turnout rug includes a 350g insulated fill and 600D ripstop outer, making it perfect for the colder winter months, especially on a clipped horse.
Features:
- Fully waterproof
- Breathable
- Nylon lining
- Small tail flap
- Shoulder gussets
- Integrated neck
- Double buckle front closure
- Double buckle closure on neck
- Surcingles
- Adjustable leg straps
Available in sizes 4’9, 5′, 5’3, 5’6, 5’9, 6′, 6’3, 6’6, 6’9, 7’0
Jump Equestrian Heavyweight Winter Combo Turnout
Heavyweight 350g Fill Turnout
A heavyweight rug that offers your horse all it needs for turnout this winter.
Features
- 600D ripstop
- Breathable
- Waterproof
- Shoulder Gusset
- Elastic leg strap
- Nylon lining
- Integrated neck with double buckle fastening
- Double buckle front fastening
- Velcro to help secure the breast area
- Tail flap
- Surcingles
Available in sizes 5’6, 5’9, 6’0, 6’6, 6’9
Shetland and Miniature Ponies
Cwell Equine New Mini Lightweight Turnout Rug
No Fill Turnout
Ideal for shetlands, and miniatures with heavier coats to help keep the chill off, this bright turnout rug comes in various sizes and colours, perfect to keep any little equine warm and snug this winter.
Features:
- Fully waterproof
- 600D ripstop outer
- Breathable
- Nylon lining
- Tail flap
- Shoulder gussets
- Double buckle front closure with velcro
- Surcingles
- Adjustable leg straps
Available in sizes 3′, 3’3, 3’6, 3’9, 4′, 4’3, 4’6
Colours: Pink, red, navy and black
Shires Highlander Mini 200 Turnout
Mediumweight 200g Fill Turnout
Perfect for those little ones that need a little extra warmth during the winter months. The Shires Highlander offers all the benefits of its larger counterpart.
Features:
- Fully waterproof
- Coated with hydrophilic coating helping wick away excess sweat and moisture
- 600D ShireTex outer
- Breathable
- Taped seams
- Wither protection
- Full lining
- Tail flap
- Double buckle front closure
- Surcingles
- Fillet string
Available in sizes 3′, 3’3, 3’6, 3’9
Foals
Gallop Trojan Flexi-Foal Mediumweight Turnout Rug
Mediumweight 200g Fill Turnout
A medium-weight turnout rug, with a 200g fill designed for the growing foal.
Features:
- Adjustable up to three sizes
- Breast strap
- Belly flap
- Ripstop 600D outer
- 200g fill
- Contoured belly area
- Wither protection
- Tail flap
Available in sizes 2’6-3’0, 3’0-3’6, 3’6-4’0, 4’0-4’6, 4’6-5’0, or 5’0-5’6
Shires Tempest 200g Standard Foal Turnout Rug
Mediumweight 200g Fill Turnout
Another rug designed specifically for the foal’s frame. Can be pulled over the head for ease of taking off.
Features:
- ShireTex 600D ripstop material
- Waterproof
- Breathable
- Coated with hydrophilic coating helping wick away excess sweat and moisture
- Fully lined
- Machine washable
- Taped seams
- Snug belly flap with adjustable straps
Available in sizes 2’9, 3′, 3’3, 3’6, 3’9
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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.