Cotton, wool or fleece: which sheet to choose
Cotton, like the QHP sheet or the Greenfield cotton sheet, is light, breathable and machine washable. It is the everyday sheet, for keeping the coat clean in the stable or on a mild night. Wool, like the Lamicell rug, stays warm even when damp and wicks away sweat: it is handy after work or for a horse that is slow to dry. The Horseware Rambo and the HKM stable rug provide a little more warmth.
Under a rug
A thin sheet can be slipped under a stable or turnout rug to add a layer, and protects the rug from sweat and hair. It should be the same size as the rug, so that it does not wrinkle at the withers. The roll-neck Montalcino also covers the base of the neck.
Size and adjustment
The size is measured from the centre of the chest to the point of the buttock. Correctly fitted, the sheet does not pull at the shoulders and does not cover the tail. Adjust the cross surcingles under the belly so that you can slide a flat hand underneath.
Care
Wash the sheet regularly, as dust and hair damage the fabric. Our Saint-Lô workshop washes and repairs sheets and rugs. For extra warmth, see our stable rugs and our guide which rug for which temperature.