Horse blankets

The weight: from 0 to 400 grams

The filling of a rug is expressed in grams per square metre. At 0 grams, like the Horseware Amigo Ripstop Turnout 0g or the QHP Luxury 0g, the rug is simply a waterproof that protects against rain and wind without providing warmth. Models ranging from 50 to 150 grams are suitable for transitional seasons and horses that retain their winter coat, those from 200 to 300 grams for the depths of winter and clipped horses, and rugs at 400 grams, like the Amigo 1200D Plus 400g, are for extreme cold and sensitive horses.

The right weight depends on the horse, its clipping, its condition, and its lifestyle as well as the temperature. A horse that is sweating under its rug is overdressed: sliding your hand under the rug, at the withers and shoulders, allows you to check that it’s warm without being damp.

Denier, ripstop, and durability

The outer fabric is measured in deniers, the thickness of the thread: 600 deniers, like on the HKM Yukon, for a calm horse, 1,200 deniers, like on the Horseware Amigo 1200D range, for a playful horse in the field or an aggressive fence. The ripstop weave, identifiable by its checkered pattern, prevents a small snag from turning into a large tear.

Under-rugs and modular systems

Under-rugs and liners, like the Bucas Liner or the Horseware 100 gram liner, are worn under an outdoor or stable rug to add warmth. This modular system allows you to adjust the total weight day by day with just two pieces, instead of having multiple rugs. The chest extension, like the Bucas Click'n Go, enlarges a rug that is slightly tight at the chest.

Fleece, fly sheets, coolers, and reflective rugs

The fleece rug dries the horse after work without letting it cool down, and the cooler made of mesh, like the Amigo Net Cooler, allows sweat to evaporate in mild weather. The fly sheet, made of lightweight mesh with a neck cover, protects against insects in summer. The reflective rug, like the one from Horze, makes the horse visible during rides at dusk or on the road.

The anti-chafe protection, like the LeMieux Anti Rub Bib, is worn under the rug to prevent wear on the coat at the shoulders and chest.

Size and maintenance

Size is measured with a tape measure according to the manufacturer’s method, back length or total length, and in case of hesitation, the largest is generally the best. A rug should be brushed, washed with a suitable cleaner that preserves its waterproofing, and then fully dried before being stored. Pony models, like the QHP Falabella or the LeMieux Stable-Tek pony, maintain the same constructions to their size.

The rest of the horse's equipment can be found on the pages pads and shock absorbers, saddles and girths, bits and bridlework, headcollars and lunge lines, and protection gear, grouped on the horse page.

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Frequently asked questions

What weight rug should I choose for my horse?

A 0-gram model is just a waterproof. Expect 50 to 150 grams for transitional seasons, 200 to 300 grams for the depths of winter or for a clipped horse, and 400 grams, like the Amigo 1200D Plus, for extreme cold and sensitive horses.

How do you measure your horse for a rug?

With a tape measure, according to the manufacturer's method, back length or total length, as it varies from brand to brand. In case of hesitation between two sizes, the larger is generally the best.

What does 1,200 deniers mean on a rug?

The denier measures the thickness of the thread of the outer fabric. 600 deniers, like on the HKM Yukon, are enough for a calm horse, while 1,200 deniers, like on the Horseware Amigo 1200D range, are suitable for a playful horse in the field. The ripstop weave prevents a snag from enlarging.

How do I know if my horse is too hot under its rug?

Slide your hand under the rug at the withers and shoulders: the horse should be warm without being damp. If it’s sweating, it’s too covered. The right weight depends on its clipping, condition, and lifestyle as well as the temperature.

What is the purpose of an under-rug?

Worn under an outdoor or stable rug, like the Bucas Liner, it adds warmth. This modular system adjusts the total weight day by day with just two pieces, instead of having multiple rugs.