Shires Winter Turnout Rugs
Shires Guide to Turnout Rugs When choosing a weight of turnout rug, there are a number of factors to consider: Did you know? Horses have a wider thermoneutral zone than humans. The thermoneutral zone is the temperature range where no energy is required to increase or decrease body temperature. A horse’s thermoneutral zone is between 0 and 25°C, whereas a human’s is between 20 and 30°C. This means that even if you’re feeling chilly, your horse might not be. Not sure if your horse has the right rug on? Simply place your hand behind the withers under their rug. Cold? Consider upping the weight of their rug. Hot or damp? Think about using something a little lighter. With everyone else on the yard putting on heavyweight turnouts it’s easy to feel pressured into doing the same. Remember that everyone’s horse has different needs, so your unclipped Highland pony will probably be quite happy being turned out without a rug, or just a light weight. Select a rug based on how your horse copes with the weather.
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If you’re always checking the weather forecast and feeling confused by all the rugs available, we’re here to help. Find out how to select a suitable rug and check out our latest turnout rug range.What to consider when selecting a rug:
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Shires Anti-Rub Stretch Vest
£34.99 £29.99(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Original 100 Combo Turnout Rug - Navy Forest
£88.99 £79.99(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Original 100 Combo Turnout Rug - Plum
£79.99 £71.99(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Original 200 Combo - Blue
£81.99 £73.79(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Original 200 Combo - Navy Forest
£93.99 £84.45(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Original 200 Neck Cover - Blue
£26.99 £24.30(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Original 200 Neck Cover - Navy Forest
£31.99 £28.79(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Original 200 Neck Cover -Black
£29.99 £26.99(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Original 200 Turnout Rug & Neck Set - Blue
£89.99 £81.99(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Original 200 Turnout Rug - Black
£80.99 £72.90(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Original 200 Turnout Rug - Blue
£71.99 £64.80(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Original 200 Turnout Rug - Navy Forest
£87.99 £78.99(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Original 300 Combo Turnout Rug - Green
£83.99 £75.59(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Original 300 Turnout Neck Cover
£29.99 £26.99(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Original 300 Turnout Rug
£84.99 £76.50(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Plus 100 Combo Turnout Rug
£99.99 £89.99(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Plus 100 Turnout Rug
£87.99 £78.99(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Plus 200 Combo Turnout Rug
£103.99 £93.60(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Plus 200 Turnout Rug
£93.99 £82.99(Not yet rated) -
Shires Highlander Plus 200 Turnout Rug & Neck Set
£117.99 £105.99(Not yet rated) -
Shires Satin Anti-Rub Bib
£11.75(Not yet rated) -
Shires Tempest Original 200 Combo - Maroon
£89.99 £80.99(Not yet rated) -
Shires Tempest Original 200 Combo - Red Skeleton
£95.99 £84.50(Not yet rated) -
Shires Tempest Original 200 Foal Turnout Rug
£34.99 £31.45(Not yet rated) -
Shires Tempest Original 200 Turnout Rug - Maroon
£67.99 £60.99(Not yet rated)