Horse Rugs, Fly Rugs & Fly Masks

Horse Rugs From Top Equine Brands

We stock a wide range of Lightweight, medium-weight and heavyweight horse rugs and blankets. Choose from stable and turnout rugs, fleeces, coolers and travel rugs, exercise sheets and fly rugs and masks, all from top-selling brands Premier Equine, John Whitaker, Hy and Rhinegold. 

• How do I measure my horse to get the correct rug size?  

  • Measure in a straight line from the centre of the horse's chest around the shoulder and along the side of the belly near to the tail / where you would expect the rug to finish - especially for turnout rugs. Refer to the image for a visual description.

• What does denier mean for horse rugs? 

  • When choosing a new horse rug, the most common types of deniers you will see for turnout rugs are: 600D (medium), 1200D (heavy) or 1680D (very heavy.) The higher the denier number, the thicker the weave and more insulating the rug will be.

• Which weight turnout rug do I need?  

  • The first choice you face is which weight: light, medium or heavy. In simple terms, lightweight is sufficient for spring or autumn months, while medium and heavyweight are more suited to our British winters and the colder months either side of it. For summer, a simple sheet or cooler will do, and of course when flies start to bother them, then a specialist fly rug and mask will help them cope, plus they now provide UV protection and actually keep them cooler in the hot weather by reflecting the heat.

• What can my horse wear while exercising - even if it's cold and wet?  

  • We have a section above for walker rugs and exercise sheets All are both stylish and waterproof and will keep your horse warm and dry whilst you ride or exercise in wet or cold conditions. They even have reflective strips, so you can both easily be seen - especially if on the road.

• Is it better to over or under the rug a horse? 

  • It is generally advised to Under Rug, rather than Over Rug when your horse is turned out. Horses can move around to increase blood flow and warm up, but they cannot strip a layer off (usually!) to cool down.