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What Is a Horse Rug? A horse rug or 'blanket' is essentially a coat/jacket for your horse - offering protection, warmth and comfort through every season. With different weights, designs and materials available, there’s a rug to suit every horse and every type of British weather. Types of Horse Rugs Fly Rugs Lightweight mesh rugs designed to keep flies and insects at bay during the warmer months. Usually light-coloured to reflect heat, some...

Review of the WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Ultra Comfi Detach-A-Neck Turnout Rug 100g Cost: £224.99 Tried and tested by Beth, the owner of Thurleigh Equestrian Centre, here's her review of the WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Ultra Comfi Detach-A-Neck Turnout Rug featuring the new Twist N'Lock fastening. This rug was thoroughly put through its paces by Tally, a chunky 16.2hh warmblood X dressage horse. He loves his turnout time with his friends, but mo...

As the weather begins to warm up, we can look to start taking rugs off the horses so they can have the sun on their backs. Now is the perfect time to start those jobs you need to do in the warmer weather, one of those being rug maintenance. Horse rugs are not the cheapest of accessories, so you will want to look after them the best you can to give them the longest life possible. Here we give you a few hints and tips on how...

If you’re a seasoned horse owner, then you’ll probably know exactly what you need. However for many, it can be quite a confusing item to purchase. To help you out, we’ve put together a guide to the different types of horse rug, so you know just what to buy for your steed. When it comes to buying a horse rug , you may initially think it’s a case of choosing the right size, picking a design you like, and...

Horse Rug Buying Guide: How to Choose the Best Rug for Your Horse Choosing the right horse rug is essential for keeping your horse comfortable, protected and performing at their best all year round. Whether you’re dealing with winter chills, wet weather or summer flies, the right rug makes all the difference. But with so many options available like different weights, materials, fits and styles, it can be difficult to know where to start. I...