How do you choose between a stable rug and a turnout rug?
Keeping your horse warm starts with how it is kept day to day. In the Harcour stable range, the Harcour Romance rug brings comfort and style to the stable. For resting indoors, a Harcour horse rug or a Riding World stable rug keeps in body heat without a waterproof outer. For horses at grass or turned out daily, turnout rugs provide essential protection from the weather.
- In the stable: breathable fabrics keep your horse at a comfortable temperature without weighing it down.
- In the paddock: a waterproof outer shell protects the back and loins from showers.
Which Weatherbeeta or Tyrex turnout rug should you choose?
For the field, a Weatherbeeta rug meets the demands of life outdoors, with trusted models such as the Weatherbeeta Prelim Combo 1200D or the Weatherbeeta Plus Dynamic High Neck. In the Equithème range, the Tyrex rug is known for its toughness in 600D, 1200D or 1680D depending on the conditions. If you want the flexibility of a 3-in-1 rug, pairing a waterproof rug with a detachable neck cover, as on the Weatherbeeta Plus Dynamic Detachable Neck, gives you real versatility in warmth.
- The outer fabric: the denier rating shows how well the fabric resists snags and tears.
- The neck cut: High Neck and combo styles help stop water getting in at the withers.
When should you add a fleece neck cover or shoulder guard?
When temperatures drop, or when grooming, a fleece neck cover from Equithème or QHP adds to your horse's body protection. For horses sensitive to rubbing from the fabric, an Equithème shoulder guard or a Welltex shoulder guard from Back on Track protects the coat. A QHP Quick or Classic chest extension lets you adjust the front of the rug without restricting the horse, giving suitable chest protection. And if you use an Equithème quarter sheet for ridden work, our stable and turnout rugs take over once you are back at the yard.
- Fit adjustment: extensions and shoulder guards help prevent coat wear.
- Securing accessories: Equithème elastic leg straps and Norton surcingles keep the rug in place.