Millbry Hills guide to rugging your horse this winter ...

And just like that, the colder months are back! We thought with so many rugs on the market, it would be helpful to give you a hand.

Before picking a rug, you need to look at the most important factors.

Firstly, what condition is your horse in? Does your horse carry some extra pounds or is it on the leaner side. Horses that carry extra weight wont need a lot of extra help keeping warm. 

Is your horse clipped? A hairy horse wont need as much help keeping warm either.

What sort of turnout do you have? If a horse lives out without a field shelter, it will need more protection in the form of a combo rug.

Everyone should have a really good lightweight rug in their tack room. Majority of horses will benefit from one. Even if its not to keep them warm, it will keep them clean and dry, which will grooming a lot easier for you.

To get the best out of your lightweight, choose one with a tough denier, such as the Weatherbeeta Comfitec Essential 0g Combo Turnout. Its crafted from a 1200 denier ripstop material, perfect if your horse is out in a rowdy herd or is particularly keen on getting close to fencing.

Obviously you will want a rug with excellent waterproofing qualities, this is why we think Weatherbeeta rugs are a must. The outer fabric of all Weatherbeeta turnout rugs is bonded with a waterproof and breathable membrane that provides a barrier with taped seems to lock the elements out. The membrane stops water droplets from penetrating the rug and allows the horse’s natural sweat and excess moisture to escape and evaporate quickly, keeping the horse cool, dry and comfortable.

In addition to the waterproof membrane, the outer fabric of all Weatherbeeta turnout rugs feature a repel shell. This unique layer (shield) allows water droplets to bead and run off the rug, preventing saturation, working perfectly with the waterproof and breathable coating.

Our top pick for a Mediumweight is the Weatherbeeta Comfitec Essential Standard Neck Medium Turnout Rug.

Its a great value rug that has all of the bells and whistles, as well as that 1200 denier and a good amount of filling for extra warmth.

For horses that are clipped and are turned out a lot, the Weatherbeeta Comfitec Classic 300g Heavy Combo Neck Turnout Rug is perfect. This is the ideal Heavyweight as it has a detachable neck, plenty of filling and taped seems.

If you spend over £100 on Weatherbeeta Rugs in November 2022, you will receive a free saddle.

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