Turnout, stable or horse-walker rugs
A turnout rug has a waterproof, breathable outer, made for rain and wind. Its strength is measured in denier: the higher the number (900D, 1200D), the better the outer resists tears and horseplay between horses. The ripstop weave of the Amigo stops a small tear from spreading. Field models are kept with the turnout rugs, from the Innsbruck 100 g to the HKM 300 g with neck.
A stable rug, such as the Horseware Rambo 400 g, is not waterproof: it stays indoors, because it would soak up water in the rain. The HKM horse-walker rug, on the other hand, covers a horse going round on the walker in cool weather.
Which weight?
The weight indicates the amount of fill. A 100 g rug suits spring and autumn or an unclipped horse that mainly needs to be kept dry. The 200 g models, such as the Lugano or the Amigo, cover most of the winter. Beyond that, 300 or 400 g is for a clipped, elderly or very cold-sensitive horse. Two rugs of different weights are better than a single very warm one, because you can follow the weather.
With neck, highneck or standard
The neck cover protects the whole neck up to the poll. The highneck simply comes up higher than the withers and keeps the base of the neck dry. The standard model stops in front of the withers.
Getting the right size
Measure in centimetres, from the middle of the chest to the point of the buttock, passing over the shoulder and flank. Once the rug is on, you should be able to slide a flat hand in at the withers. Cross-over surcingles are adjusted to a hand's width from the belly, and leg straps are crossed over each other so they do not rub. If the rug is tight at the chest, the Amigo HFI extender gives a few centimetres. Straps, T-surcingles and HKM elastic surcingles can be found in the rug accessories.
After work, do not rug a horse that is still wet: a cooler lets him dry before you put the rug back on.
To choose the weight according to the weather and clipping, and to take the right measurement, read our guide which rug to put on your horse according to the temperature.
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