Horse Blanket & Rugs

Kentucky Horsewear anchors the range with waterproof rain coats, mid-weight horse duvets, heavy fleece rugs, lightweight under rugs, walker rugs and the Magnetic Recuptex therapeutic line. We also stock Dyon (wool rug, honeycomb cooler) and the Equijump Ltd own-brand stable sheet.

Measure from the centre of the horse's chest, around the shoulder, along the side of the body, to the point of buttock. That measurement (in feet for the UK system, in centimetres for European) is your rug size. Most brands' charts map between the two. If your horse falls between sizes, going up usually fits better than going down.

For Irish weather, a 300g mid-weight rug covers most stable use through autumn and winter. Lighter under rugs (around 100g) layer up for colder weather. A heavy fleece rug or cooler works as a layer or a light stable rug. The Rain Coat 100% Waterproof is the turnout option for wet weather. Tell us your horse's clip, where they're kept, and the weather you're rugging for.

A turnout rug is waterproof and built for paddock use in wet weather. A stable rug (like the Kentucky Duvet) is breathable and keeps the horse warm in the box; not designed for rain. A cooler is a quick-dry layer used after work or after a wash to wick sweat away while the horse cools down. A walker rug is a specific cooler for use on a walker rather than a stable.

The Kentucky Rain Coat is fully waterproof for paddock turnout. Stable rugs and coolers are breathable but not waterproof - they're for indoor use. The waterproof finish on a turnout rug benefits from periodic reproofing with a technical spray to keep its water-repellent performance.

Most rugs are machine-washable on a cool cycle (or via a dedicated rug-washer for heavy-soiled turnouts) - close fastenings, mild detergent, no softener, line dry. Reproof waterproof rugs after washing. Store clean and dry in a sealed bag or container to keep moths off; the Magnetic Recuptex range needs specific storage care - check the label.