A heavy weight horse blanket (or rug) provides 300g+ of insulation - the warmest stable or turnout rug rating. Used in cold weather for stabled horses, clipped horses, or older horses that struggle to maintain body temperature. Heavy weight rugs come in stable (indoor) and turnout (waterproof outdoor) versions.
When should I use a heavy weight horse blanket?
Use heavy weight in genuinely cold conditions - typically below 5°C for clipped horses, or below 0°C for unclipped horses. Don't over-rug a horse in milder weather; horses thermoregulate better than most owners assume.
What heavy weight horse blanket brands do you stock?
The Dyon Wool Rug covers the heavy weight stable rug need. For Kentucky Horsewear's full rug range including 300g+ turnout options, see Kentucky horse rugs and horse rugs.
How do I size a heavy weight horse blanket?
Standard horse rug sizing - measure chest centre to point of buttock. For heavy weight rugs, allow slightly more room over the shoulder to accommodate winter coat thickness.
