Horse Turnout Rugs

The Turnout Rug is designed to keep the horse clean and dry when out in the field, and also warm during the winter. Turnout Rugs are made from synthetic material, with winter Turnout Rugs often padded for warmth. Turnout Rugs are more lightweight than the traditional New Zealand Rug and so less prone to rubbing on the shoulders, chest and withers of the horse. However, the Turnout Rug should not be too tight round the neck and chest area.

To ensure that the Turnout Rug gives maximum protection against the weather the rug should be sufficiently long that none of the horse's belly is visible and the front should have a good overlap. Some Turnout Rugs have pleats in the shoulders which allow for more freedom of movement and some also have optional attachments such as neck covers to give extra protection from the winter elements.