Weatherbeeta Landa Original Standard Neck Lite Turnout RugLight Turnout Rug Fully waterproof and breathable, this is a Weatherbeeta Landa Original - Standard lite turnout rug. With a super strong 600d outer material and full nylon lining to enhance breathability, promote airflow and prevent rubs. Also features low cross surcingles £39.99 |
Weatherbeeta Landa Freestyle Standard Neck Lite Turnout RugLight Turnout Rug The Weatherbeeta Landa freestyle lite turnout rug features a tough breathable and waterproof 600d outer layer, comfortable cotton lining, total weather protection with a full wrap tail flap, and a freestyle shoulder gusset and cup design providing total freedom of movement. £49.99 |
Weatherbeeta Orican Freestyle Detach-A-Neck HeavyHeavy Turnout Rug The Weatherbeeta Orican Detach-A-Neck combo rug features 1200d ripstop for a super strong and durable outer layer, warm 360g polyfil filling £99.99 |
Weatherbeeta Under Rug ComboMedium Turnout Rug The Weatherbeeta under rug combo is quilted for extra warmth and a better fit with a 220g of polyfil which makes it light and manageable but also very warm. The under rug also features polycotton lining and a nylon necklining to help prevent mane rubbing. £54.89 |
Weatherbeeta Freestyle Landa Lite RugLight Turnout Rug With a 600 denier ripstop shell this lite waterproof and breathable lite rug features taped seams and a repel shell. £49.99 |
Weatherbeeta Landa Freestyle Combo Medium Turnout RugMedium Turnout Rug This Weatherbeeta Landa Freestyle Combo Medium Turnout Rug features strong, breathable and waterproof outer material in 600d and an anti-rub nylon lining. Together with a full wrap tail flap and the freestyle forward positioned should gusset for ease of movement. £64.99 |
Weatherbeeta Tristar Freestyle 3-in-1 Detach-A-Neck RugHeavy Turnout Rug The Weatherbeeta Tristar has a detatchable liner and neck combo for a versatile turnout rug, saving you money. The extremely strong 1680 outer lining and 100g polyfill antirub nylon lining, and the liner features 210 denier durable outer and 200g warm polyfill. Not only can the outer be used without the liner, but the liner can also be used without the outer. Also a freestyle model for extra movement. £151.99 |
Weatherbeeta Taka Freestyle Detach-A-Neck Heavy With FREE FleeceHeavy Turnout Rug This premium quality Detach-A-Neck combo horse rug, the Weatherbeeta Taka Freestyle, features extra heavy duty 1260d ripstop premium outer fabric, with 360g polyfill filling and taped seams making it very warm, waterproof and breathable. The front closing quick clip has been improved from previous models. £170.99 |
Weatherbeeta Orican Combo HeavyHeavy Turnout Rug £75.99 |
Weatherbeeta Pony Lite Turnout Standard NeckLight Turnout Rug £34.99 |
Weatherbeeta Landa Freestyle Standard Medium TurnoutMedium Turnout Rug £59.99 |
Weatherbeeta Jasper Extra LiteLight Turnout Rug £34.99 |
Turnout Rugs
The purpose of the turnout rug is twofold; it is used to keep the horse clean and dry while outdoors and to keep the horse warm in the winter. You can find turnout rugs, which are constructed of waterproof synthetic material, in a wide variety of colours, weights and thickness and warmth.
Heavyweight turnout rugs contain more than 300 grams of filling and medium weight turnout rugs contain 150 to 300 grams of filling. There are two types of lightweight turnout rugs; the summer turnout rug has no filling and the winter turnout rug contains up to 150 grams of filling.
If extra warmth is needed with a turnout rug, an under rug or under blanket can be used. Using an under rug or under blanket is a more economical investment as you can use these to layer with a lightweight turnout rug rather than purchasing several different types of turnout rugs for use with each season.
The turnout rug is lighter in weight than the traditional New Zealand rug and is not as prone to chafing the horse’s shoulders, chest and withers. You must ensure that the turnout rug is not too tight around the horse’s neck and chest areas.
For the best protection of the horse during inclement weather, the turnout rug should be long enough that the horse’s belly is fully covered with some overlap in the front. For more freedom of movement there are some turnout rugs constructed with pleating the shoulder area.
The type of turnout rugs called combo have an integrated neck cover; others have a removable neck cover for convenience.
The synthetic material that turnout rugs have historically been made of has been known to snag and tear on branches, barbed wire or other things; more so than the traditional New Zealand rugs. However, there is now a material called “ripstop” that many turnout rugs are made of which lessens the occurrences of ripping and tearing.
Cross surcingles are used to hold the turnout rugs in place and are passed from the front of one side of the horse, under its belly, and then fastened toward the rear. The cross surcingles are then passed from the rear, under the belly of the horse and fastened at the front.
The majority of turnout rugs have hind leg straps which are fastened by passing and linking two straps between the horse’s hind legs. There should be sufficient room, a hand’s width, to adjust the leg straps. Otherwise loose straps will allow the horse’s hooves to get caught up when the horse is lying down and tight straps will cause uncomfortable chafing.
There are turnout rugs that have a fillet string rather than leg straps. However, the leg straps help prevent the rug from slipping if the horse rolls and the fillet strips do not.
Turnout rugs normally don’t need to be reproofed in order to retain their waterproof qualities and are made of breathable material to keep moisture at bay, which is different than the New Zealand rugs.
Horse Rug Types
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