Horse rugs which to use

As the name suggests, a turnout rug is designed to keep your horse warm and dry whilst turned out in the field. This is an essential piece of equipment for any horse owner and you will likely need a range of turnout rugs for use in a range of conditions.

All turnout rugs should be breathable to allow perspiration to evaporate, keeping the horse at a comfortable temperature. Turnout rugs come with varying thicknesses or weights of internal filling to provide the level of warmth needed by your horse. Lightweight summer turnouts usually have no fill at all and are simply designed as rain defence and wind protection for the horse on cooler days.

Winter turnouts are usually available in 3 weights - light, medium and heavy. The amount of insulated filling in each weight of turnout rug will vary depending on the brand of rug you buy, however, lightweight winter rugs usually have around 50g - g of fill, whilst medium rugs have anywhere between g and g of filling, and heavyweight turnout rugs can contain anything over g.

This results in more warmth with less weight. The recommended turnout weight for use will also be affected by whether or not the horse is clipped, as well as a number of other factors, such as wind chill and the condition of the horse. For more information on what weight of turnout to use in various weather conditions, please see this helpful guide from BETA. Turnouts designed with a Detachable neck will have the ability to attach or remove an optional neckpiece usually through the use of attachment rings or zips , giving users the dual benefit of both types of turnout in one.

This can be particularly beneficial for those that live in areas of the world with more changeable weather, as the turnout can be quickly and easily adapted to fit the conditions. There are also varying designs of tail flap available, with some wraparound or extra-large styles providing additional protection against the elements.

Plenty of turnouts are cut with shoulder darts or pleats to ensure your horse is not restricted in any way, and many Combo neck styles feature an extra or stretchy panel at the withers so as to aid comfortable grazing. If the rug is too small, it will lead to rubbing, and if it is too big and can slip, it can cause a safety hazard. Like all horse rugs designed for prolonged use, a turnout rug needs to be securely fitted to the horse's body in order to provide effective protection and reduce the risk of it causing an accident in the field.

Again, the clue is in the name with this one; a stable rug or sheet is designed to keep your horse clean and warm whilst stabled in cooler weather. Most cool weather stable rugs have a padded or quilted synthetic outer layer and, like turnout rugs, are available in a range of filling weights so the level of warmth can be tailored according to the conditions.

However, unlike turnout rugs, stable rugs are not waterproof and are not intended for outside use. Stable sheets are lighter in weight and are not padded or quilted. They are usually constructed in polyester or a poly-cotton blend and occasionally have lined shoulders to prevent rubbing or a full lining for extra warmth. The available weights in stable rugs tend to follow the same pattern as that of the turnouts, with a lightweight stable rug offering 50g to g of filling, a mediumweight offering between g and g, and a heavyweight rug offering anything over g of filling.

The weight you chose will again be dependent on the weather conditions and time of year, as well as the other factors mentioned above. If a horse is stabled both day and night, it will likely need a heavier weight rug during nighttime than it will in the day, as temperatures can drop quite drastically after dark. Unlike stable rugs, stable sheets do not have any fill and are usually more appropriate for use in milder temperatures. Stable sheets still vary in thickness, with some featuring a fleece or microfibre lining to increase the level of warmth they provide.

For more information on what weight of stable rug you should use depending on the temperature, please see this helpful guide from BETA. Some neck covers are available for purchase separately and can be combined with any compatible stable rugs for your preferred level of heat retention.

So as to provide adequate protection in the stable, a stable rug needs to have various attachments to ensure it stays put on the horse.

These sheets will usually be constructed in a woven poly-cotton blend and may feature mesh panels for maximum airflow on hot days.

Summer sheets double nicely as lightweight stable sheets, and are also very useful for keeping your horse clean and cool whilst travelling or at shows. Accommodation details None available but plenty of options locally. Benefits Full contract with pension, holiday etc.

Riding available for the right person with plenty of opportunity to progress. Live out Somerset, UK. Job Description Full time work 5. General yard duties , exercising fit hunters , mucking out, tack cleaning, turning horses out to a high standard for hunting. Able to clip , plait, pull manes and tails a bonus. Friendly, hard working and reliable person wanted to join our current team Accommodation details No accommodation but could help in finding some if required Benefits Opportunity to hunt for the right person.

JL Berkshire — Part time groom required for top young event rider Hogscombe. Live out Berkshire, UK. Job Description Top young international event rider is looking for a new member of staff to join our expanding team based near Newbury. Our ideal candidate would be an enthusiastic, hard-working and reliable individual required to work on a regular part-time basis to include some weekends — timings would be flexible.

The role would include all day to day yard jobs and care of top competition horses. The candidate must have some previous experience and feel confident handling competition horses and youngsters.

Live in Germany. On no less than 3, hectares of land in the heart of the protected landscape of the Lewitz, a centre for modern horse breeding which accommodates 4, horses and is unparalleled in Europe has emerged over the years. Around employees look after the well-being of the horses, which are kept in spacious stables and in speciesappropriate herds in the expanses of the Lewitz. The riding stables entrusted with training the horses are three geographically separated farmsteads under a common organisational umbrella.

At each of the individual sites, site managers look after the training of the horses with their teams. A jumping horse trained on the Lewitz stud runs through all three stations chronologically.

Please notice that applicants from non-EU countries must have a work permit or EU passport for working in Germany. We will do everything to make your stay as pleasant as possible for you. Job Description The facilities comprise 3, hectare 30,, sqm land in total,spacious stables,large run-in stables and horse-appropriate group-housing for the approx.

A constantly progressing health management and the stud-owned vet clinic provide the perfect care for the horses. These are best prerequisites to guarantee breeding and training at the highest possible professional level. Almost employees, among them 14 vets, are work around the clock for the benefit of the animals and ensure perfect conditions for the approx. Many horses which will later cause a sensation in top level sport go through our hands.

The daily routine gives you the opportunity to gather a lot of experiences and impressions in every respect. The fact that a renowned trainer is always available to support you will particularly help you with your personal development. Dirk Hauser and Christina Heussler organise all the riding stables from here, and two highly renowned trainers are also employed — Paul Niemz and Thomas Mohr. At the Scheckenhof, the further career of each individual horse is also decided. Benefits Of course, we will help you with all the administrative issues which come up at the beginning, provide you with translating assistance and help you with anything else that you need.

At present, as many as 3, horses are the pride of the Lewitz stud, and foals are born each year. We are looking for people willing to work with our horses. The job include a variety of different tasks, from assisting veterinarians and blacksmiths while treating the horses to maintaining our facilities. Experience with young horses would be an advantage. We offer you an accommodation single or double rooms and meals on the yard.

Your salary will reflect your own particular skills. The stud will finance your safety boots and insurance fees. Come and visit us for a 3 days work trial. If your skills meet our requirements we can definitely offer you immediate employment, so remember to bring along everything you might need for a longer stay.

Very important: if you are no EU-citizens, you need a valid work visa for Germany! Minimum Requirements horse experience Accommodation details We offer you accommodation single or double rooms and meals on the yard. Under the management of Janek and Melanie Hucz, the young horses take their first jumps under a saddle here.

Please notice that, if you are no EU-citizens you need a valid work visa for Germany. The facilities comprise 3, hectare 30,, sqm land in total,spacious stables,large run-in stables and horse-appropriate group-housing for the approx. Please note that we are a specialized training stables and work only with young horses, some experience with horses would be useful but not essential.

You will be required to complete general handyman tasks around the yard, keeping the premises clean and tidy. Being able to step in and help when needed and occasionally. If you are no EU-citizens, you must have a valid work visa for working in Germany. Live in Live out Germany. Your mainwork will be riding and a little stable work feeding together with your team.

Showing young quality horses to our customers, under the saddle or in free jumping, is also one of your tasks. If necessary you get help from our trainer and you gain a lot of experience in jumping.

We offer regulated working hourses 8. Our modern equipped accomodations we offer at a reduced rental price. Minimum Requirements experience in jumping young horses Accommodation details You will be offered accommodation single or double rooms each equipped with a private shower, and in each house you find a washing machine and a dryer. There is free internet in the rooms. Of cource, we will help you with all the administrative issues which come up at the beginning.

We are looking for a night watch to support our team. You are nocturnal and like to work when others are already asleep? You are looking for a responsible task and enjoy working with horses?

Then apply now! Accommodation details You will be offered accommodation single or double rooms and meals breakfast and lunch on the yard. Benefits The stud will finance your safety boots and insurance fees. Bridge Farm Livery Stables. Live out Hampshire, UK.

Job Description Experienced weekend part time person required at home competition yard. Must be experienced handling fit competition horses and youngsters. Sole charge. Duties include but not limited to turn out, feeding and mucking out. Sundays either all day or split shift. Accommodation details No accommodation Benefits.

Family Show Jumping yard. Must be an experienced show groom in the UK and abroad — must have a proven record. Pets and horse welcome BUT there will not be much chance for someone to work their own horse as you will be away quite a lot!

You could take a dog with you so long as it is well behaved Nice accommodation Great team environment with a young, energetic, motivated and progressive team. Live out Warwickshire, UK. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, organised person with previous experience of running a country home. DBS checked. Live out Scotland, UK. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

We are currently seeking an experienced Equine Technician for this part time role to care for horses kept at the new equine facility at Craibstone, paying particular attention to their welfare needs. The new equine facility at the Sunnybrae side of the campus includes internal stabling for up to five horses, a tack room and feedstore, a 20 x 40m outdoor arena and grazing. Duties will include but will not be limited to feeding, watering, grooming, turning out, bringing in and mucking out, maintaining high standards throughout.

In addition to this the successful applicant will be required to maintain accurate animal records and communicate any issues arising. There may be additional opportunities for appropriately qualified applicants to be involved in delivering some practical teaching sessions to HNC Equine Studies and BSc Veterinary Nursing students. Candidates should possess a Horse Care, BHS or equivalent qualification minimum of National Certificate and have practical experience of working with a variety of horses.

Basic knowledge of the husbandry, housing and welfare needs of horses is also essential. This is a part time post of 9 hours per week. Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Description document which you must read before visit www.

A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC Job Description We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Horse Unit Manager initially for up to 6 months. The purpose of this post is to manage the stables which incorporates stabling and pasture of 29 horses and a team of Stables staff. The Horse Unit Manager is responsible for the health and welfare of the horses — ensuring the horses health and medical needs are individually catered for.

Will also manage external Stable hires. Duties will include: Actively managing the Stables to deliver a high quality student-focused, efficient Stables that responds to education, training and commercial demands. Ensuring licenses and memberships are kept up-to-date, including loan horse paperwork Recruiting and managing Stables staff Supervising students Financial and budget reporting Ensuring safe and ethical working of the Stables Managing the Stables social media platform Developing new external business for new Stable hire Liaising with Equine Academic staff and SNEC staff to ensure the smooth running of the education provision and events along with colleagues in Campus and Estates and Farms staff Management and development of the Stables Managing the Stables budget, ensuring income and expenditure targets are met and comply with SRUC protocol Ensuring the Stables complies with Health and Safety requirements and adheres to biosecurity protocol Ensuring Vet checks, licenses and memberships are up-to-date Further details on the responsibilities and requirements for this role can be found in the Job Particulars document downloadable when you click the link below.

You should have proven yard management experience and a current full, clean driving license is required for this role. A quad bike licence would be desirable. A qualification in first aid is essential. Accommodation details None Benefits Competitive salary and benefits. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Equine Instructor at our Barony Campus. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with teaching experience and a good knowledge of horse riding and equine husbandry to teach and support Equine students.

The purpose of this role is to prepare and deliver riding, practical sessions and assessments to a high standard to Equine students across the range or Equine courses offered at the college. This is a part time post, working 5 hours per day 8. Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Description document which you must read before applying for this role. For further information and to apply, please use the SRUC online application system.

Closing date: 18 November Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form. Adequate riding experience to be happy to hack out alone or with my 9 yr old daughter on lead rein etc.

Ours horses are very sensible! Accommodation own one bed cottage — on yard with separate access and private outdoor space or live out if preferred Benefits Can bring own horse and dog etc. JL Gloucestershire. H Equestrian Limited. Job Description A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a capable and motivated person to join our successful team.

We are looking for a dedicated team member to assist in the day to day running of a busy yard working with top dressage horses — work includes all general yard duties including mucking out, grooming and top class care of all the horses. You must be enthusiastic, adaptable and able to work to high standard. An interest in dressage is an advantage especially as you will be taking care of some of the top horses in the country and working with a highly focused team.

This is a live in position. Live in Live out Cheshire, UK. Generally 6. There could be additional work available to take you nearer an 8 hour day. We could offer a stable for a well behaved gelding if needed. Accommodation available in very smart annex could be available. Benefits use of van. Live in Live out Berkshire, UK. Must be a self-starter. Very quiet yard, relaxed and happy is the vibe!

Prior lama experience is not necessary. Very quiet location so a self-sufficient person is also crucial. Live out Kent, UK. We are a small, friendly team looking for a candidate to manage the day-to-day requirements of the yard. The successful candidate will work with livery and riding school horses and ponies and benefit from good facilities. Some coaching and riding may be required therefore a teaching qualification would be advantageous. Role You must be able to work independently and to high standards without supervision.

You will be reliable, conscientious, honest, and caring. You will have to think ahead and plan activities as each day can be different depending on the diary of activities, weather,and horses in work. You will have to work in all weather! You will also need to attend training days. Some training can be provided for the right candidate. What skills and competences do you need for the role? JL Gloucestershire — Groom Required.

Weekend Mornings. Lynne Macleod. Live out Gloucestershire, UK. Also other work available through out the week covering other grooms days off etc if wanted it. You should be and be confident handling all types of horses and polite and personable dealing with their owners. The job involves feeding changing rugs, picking out feet, turning horses in and out from the field mucking out etc. Minimum Requirements reliable, self employed Accommodation details live out.

JL Gloucestershire — Groom required. Weekday Mornings. The job involves feeding, changing rugs, turning horses in and out from the field in pairs lots of walking mucking out 11 straw bed stables. Opportunity if wanted to pick up more hours covering days off or doing extras etc once you know the horses and routine. Minimum Requirements reliable, self-employed Accommodation details Live out.

Livery Yard. Weekday afternoons 2. The job involves feeding, changing rugs, washing off and picking out feet, Bringing the horses in and out from the field lots of walking , and spotting lost shoes and injuries. Opportunity to pick up extra hours if wanted covering days off also riding, tack cleaning, grooming and clipping work as extras if wanted once you get to know the owners. Live out North Yorkshire, UK.

Must be confident with Young Stock and Foals, and preferably have experience in breaking and producing young horses for the show ring, and eventing disciplines.

Be a team player but be able to manage others, horses routine and schedules on all levels. View all Amigo exercise sheets. View all Equisafety exercise sheets. View all Rambo exercise sheets. View all Weatherbeeta exercise sheets. View all Amigo rugs and coolers. View all Mark Todd rugs and coolers. View all Mio rugs and coolers. View all Rambo rugs and coolers.

View all Weatherbeeta rugs and coolers. Summer Sheets In the summer, the need to keep your horse warm is not as relevant. View all Amigo summer sheets.

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View all Rambo summer sheets. View all Weatherbeeta summer sheets. View all Amigo show sheets. View all Rambo show sheets. View all Weatherbeeta show sheets. View all Amigo fly rugs. View all Horseware fly rugs. View all Jumpers Horse Line fly rugs. You will be surprised how early in the season you need to start. Some owners and handlers may want their horses to maintain relatively short coats, particularly if their horses are show horses. In that case, timing when to start using rugs on your horse is essential, since rugging does indeed influence the growth of a horse's fur during the winter.

Rugging can also be a good choice economically, since horses will eat more to get the energy that they need to maintain a healthy body temperature during the winter. Owners and handlers can help their horses maintain a balanced diet and save money by keeping their horse under rugs. Essentially, rugging keeps horses' coats shorter because of some of the particulars of horse biology and the way they react to external lighting conditions. When it starts getting darker earlier during the winter months, horses start growing out their fur coats, which is a biological tendency that is possible for owners and handlers to influence on a relatively simply technical level.

Some horse owners and handlers keep their horses under lights in their stables, for a few extra hours in the evenings. This can reduce the internal growth mechanisms from triggering as the longer hours of light counter acts the days as the daylight hours get shorter. Early February is a good month to begin rugging your horse.

For anyone who is trying to keep his or her horse's coat short for whatever reason. A lot of us will use the Australia Day long weekend as a trigger to start the evening rugging routine.

Its usually around this time you will see your horse starting to shed their old coat, as a new winter coat starts to grow in. Owners and handlers can start with light rugging and gradually increase the intensity according to outdoor temperatures and how their horses are feeling. Depending on your local climate, the days may be hot, but the nights cooler — hence you should also alternate between using lighter horse rugs like cotton ripstop or fly mesh during the day and heavier rugs at night.

Of course, there may be some other variations based on the local climates, and on the type of horse in question. You may be concerned that the rugs are making their horses feel uncomfortable. Indeed, there is always a risk that the horse will feel too warm, or begin to overheat. Fortunately, horses can communicate how they feel through their behavior and their body language.

When horses are getting too hot, they get thirstier and they can often barely sit still. Learn more about understanding how to tell if they are uncomfortable in this article. You can also check for signs of heavy sweating, especially at the horse's ribs and shoulders. Horses will visibly shiver when they're feeling too cold. Cold ears are another dead giveaway for horses being uncomfortably cold in general, as is any sign that the horse is on edge or seeking a source of heat.

Of course, individual horses will vary in their body language and will have their own moods and normal responses. Many of us become more sensitive to our horses' body language as we work with them. As a good general guideline, horses are much less likely to get uncomfortable if you are just using simple light horse rugs, although the horses will usually make it clear if it's still a problem for them.

These are some of the most common questions we get asked. Ensuring you have the right Horse Rugs and Horse Gear from the beginning will make life much easier for you and your horse! My horse is an average sized Thoroughbred - will a x-long gusset horse rug suit him? My broad 15hh Quarter Horse usually has to go up a few rug sizes to get a good fit.

What size x-long gusset horse rug should I purchase? I have a large Clydesdale that needs rugging. Would these X-Long gusset horse rugs suit? The overall weight of the fabric is referred to as GSM Grams per square meter of fabric. Rub Marks are caused by a combination of : Incorrect horse rugs sizing , or the individual horse having an abnormal feature which makes them more susceptible to pressure point marks i.

If a rug is to small you generally see rub marks on the shoulders. If its too big you tend to get rubbing more on the front chest area as the rug slides back over the withers. Late January to early March - horses grow out their summer coat with a thicker winter coat, during this time a horse coat is more susceptible to rub.

Wearing rugs for extended periods i. Fine coats and are more susceptible to rubbing and may need a bib under heavier rugs to provide an extra layer of padding. Horse Rug Chest Straps. Both Chest straps are done up evenly. Tail End - getting the correct fit. Gussets There are lots of arguments for and against gussets. Adjusting Belly Surcingles We have devoted an entire page to Belly surcingle adjustment - see our article here.

How should my Horse Rug fit? Fitting a Horse Rug - the basics: There are a few common rules to follow to check the fit: Put the rug on the horse, the rug should sit forward and in front of the wither. The top chest buckle should be fastened to the 1st tightest or 2nd hole. If you are using the third hole or more, it may suggest the horse may need a larger rug size. The rug should sit firmly around the neckline and chest.

Leg straps should be loose enough to prevent chafing - but not hanging down low. Surcingles should be adjusted so that cross in the centre of the belly and allow a hand's width between straps and belly.

Rugs that are too big for a horse tend to create more problems from rubbing etc than rugs that are too small. If a rug is too big in the neck area, the rugs slip back over the wither and put pressure on the chest. This will cause more fabric to hang over the rear end of the horse and you will have issues with slippage and horses getting caught in surcingles and stepping on their rugs when getting up or rolling.

The seam where the tail flap attaches to the rug should sit on top of the tail. If it sits beyond the tail, the rug is too big, if it sits up in front of the tail, the rug is too small.

Adjusting Hoods We have a detailed guide devoted to the use and adjustment of hoods and masks. Sizing Issues Because we use standard Australian sizing for our rugs, it makes it much easier for sizing and comparison.

Some issues that affect sizing decisions: Many imported rugs including some big name brands used to make rugs, especially for the Australian market and sizing. Often based on European designs Each region measures their rugs differently i. Unfortunately, international sizing varies when directly compare with Australian sizing - so it's not unusual to have a discrepancy in sizing - i.

Necklines are often very deep cut or poorly designed! Winter turnout rugs which are usually lined, filled or padded are often a tighter fit when compared to normal summer ripstop rugs or sheets. This is due to the fact that the padding takes up additional space.

Also keep in mind, that if you use a summer sheet , wool , polar fleece or similar rug under your winter rug to create layers - this adds more padding again and has the potential to create a tighter fit again. If your horse is normally borderline between sizes in a normal summer rug, this may mean the difference between going up or down a size.

Young horses often have underdeveloped chests, which can make them a challenge to the rug. Often a dart in the shoulder line can take up the slack and be taken out when the horse fills out. Avoid damage to your rug or horse: A good match between your horse and your new rug will ensure you have no problems. Horse rugs are usually damaged by: Having your horse in a rug a size too small will result in excessive pressure on chest buckles and the wither area.

Having your horse in a rug that is too large will result in a rug that slips easily on your horse. Having Leg straps fitted too loosely, and the horses rug slips, allowing the horse to either step through the leg strap or catch a hoof on the strap - which results in the strap being pulled off. Loose Belly Surcingles, which allows the horse to get his legs caught in a strap when running or rolling.

Any of the above issues are exaggerated when your horse rolls or canter We have a detailed guide on using and adjusting hoods and masks here. Horse Rug Waterproof Membranes A waterproof membrane is applied to the underside of the fabric to provide the waterproof feature of the horse rug.

What are taped seams and heat sealing? The top 2 reasons people mistakenly think their rug is leaking; 1 - Reduced breathability, or sweating.

A quick 30sec gallop across a paddock can cause an average horse to perspire very quickly and the rainsheet just doesn't offer enough breathability for the horse to cool down quickly Keep in mind that regardless of the rugs breathability rating - in wet conditions, it will be reduced to almost zero. This is more common when using rain sheets, especially in open neck rain sheets, where water enters in around the neckline and then condenses from body warmth Most Winter Fill Synthetic Turnout Neck Rugs have a fill or lining of up to grams and this alleviates this problem, as it assists the rug to breathe and keeps the horse's excess perspiration off the horse's coat.

We use extra wide fabric for construction - which allows us to deliver generous drops even in the bigger sizes. You will notice we also use a continuous run of fabric in the neck and body of the combo - no joins or seams in the neckline or back seam to let water in! The continuous neckline also helps to reduce mane rubbing.

To ensure you get a long life from your waterproof denier horse rug, take a few precautions. Never use warm or hot water on a synthetic denier. You will very easily damage the rubber like a waterproof membrane on the underside of the fabric - making it useless. We recommend you don't use detergents or any type of chemical on synthetic waterproof rugs as this can damage the waterproofing membrane.

Washing machines, especially top loaders which, with high agitation, can damage the waterproof membrane linings from excessive stretching. We suggest you hand wash them in cold water or wipe off with a damp cloth or sponge. Make sure you never scrub. Line dry only - never use a tumble dryer. To help get the best life from your waterproof denier, take a few precautions; Never spray a high-pressure hose at your horse rug - you will damage the small pores allowing water to enter immediately.

Never use a harsh bristled brush to scrub the outer denier, you can spike the membrane Never wash your waterproof rugs in a hot wash - cold water hand wash only. Never use additives like Tea Tree Oil or Eucalyptus oil etc on your rugs or in the wash - they can affect the membrane lining Never put a rug away damp or sweaty for long periods of time.

Mould and mildew will eat away at the membrane over time. UV will eventually affect the lining over a long period of time. When rugs are not being used, avoid leaving them out on rails in direct sun for days or weeks at a time. Before storing your rug away, ensure it is dry and at room temperature. Don't take directly from a warm sunny clothesline and seal away, as this can be detrimental to the waterproofing membrane. Allow the rug to cool down and air at room temperature for a few hours before packing away.

Why synthetic horse rugs need more care: The polymer membrane lining, which gives the rug it's waterproofing, is similar to a rubber compound. It has an inherent moisture content which varies with environmental conditions like humidity etc.

Waterproofing eventually fails in a rug when the lining ages and the polymer dries out and becomes brittle. Storing the rug away for long, extended periods, can accelerate the breakdown of the membrane. Rugs that get used infrequently are usually the ones that have the shortest membrane life because they either dry out or grow mould. Some horses perspiration can be more acidic than others, depending on diet and this can shorten the life of the membrane.

Please click the following link for our full range of Waterproof Turnout Rugs. Canvas Horse Rugs Care Guide Not all canvas is created equally and just because a rug its called canvas - don't always expect it to be waterproof. Canvas Waterproofing With Canvas, it's important to understand how canvas has been waterproofed.

Lined or Unlined Canvas?