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- Don’t over-rug – allowing your horse to overheat can be detrimental to their health
- Layering multiple thin rugs can be better than one very heavy rug
- Opt for a lighter weight rug to increase energy expenditure and aid weight loss
- Ensure turnout rugs are fully waterproof without rips or tears
- Anti-rub vests can be great for high withered horses to reduce rubs and sores
- Tie leg straps tight enough so that the rug will not slip or allow legs to get trapped whilst rolling – you should fit approx a fist between your horse’s belly and the straps
- When sizing up for a new rug, measure from the centre of your horses chest to the end of their tail head, this will allow rugs to fully cover your horse’s bottom
- Ensure rugs have a fillet string to stop tail flaps blowing in the wind
- Try different brands of rug to see which fits your horse’s shape the best
- Send your rugs off to be washed and re-proofed regularly to extend their lifetime
Be prepared for the winter ahead! We have a selection of rug washes, rug proofers and year washes available in our shop.
