Shires Highlander Original 200 Turnout Rug Black

Keep your horse cosy, dry and free to move in the Highlander Original 200g turnout rug. This rug has a range of features to ensure a comfortable fit, including deep shoulder gussets, a fully lined interior, twin buckle chest fastenings, adjustable cross surcingles, adjustable fillet strap, integrated leg strap loops, and a tail flap. The outer is a waterproof and breathable 600 denier ripstop fabric with a PFC free ShireTex® durable water repellent finish. The rug is filled with 200g of polyfill for a warm layer for cold days. Upgrade the warmth rating of the rug with separate rug liners available in 100g or 200g.

To ensure the best fit for your horse, it is important to measure your horse before purchasing a rug. Start by taking a tape measure and putting one end in the centre of your horse’s chest and the other end on its buttocks where the rug would finish. Horse rugs are sized in centimetres, inches or feet and inches, so double check the size before you buy. Once you have the rug, try it on over a clean bedsheet or summer sheet, and check for a comfortable fit. The rug should fit snugly over the withers and shoulders, and the straps should be tight enough to hold the rug in place without distorting its shape. The cross surcingles should be adjustable to fit a hand’s breadth between them and the horse’s body, and the leg straps should be fastened so that they leave 4-5” between the strap and the horse’s leg. If the rug does not fit correctly, you may be able to return it to the store as long as it is in a saleable condition.