Shires Tempest Original Fleece/Mesh Cooler Rug
Shires Tempest Original Fleece/Mesh Cooler Rug - Black / 5'0 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Ideal after strenuous exercise, this mesh rug allows air to circulate to cool the horse, whilst the top fleece section wicks moisture away from the back and helps regulate the temperature to prevent chilling. Further benefits include two chest straps, adjustable cross surcingles and a fillet string.
Delivery
Delivery
Click & Collect
Ready for collection in 2-3 working days*
FREERoyal Mail Tracked Standard
FREE over £50. Delivery within 4-5 working days.
£3.95Royal Mail Express
Delivery within 3-4 working days.
£5.95UPS Standard
Delivery within 3-4 working days.
£7.95
Returns
Returns
- Easy Returns
- 30 days return policy
We offer a no-hassle 30-day return policy for refunds & exchanges. Returns & exchanges are valid for 30 days after the order has been fulfilled, provided it has not been used or fitted and is returned in its original packaging. For more information please visit our full returns page.
When buying any rug for your horse to wear, fit is key, and should never be underestimated. If you’ve bought the most amazing rug with a whole range of features it could potentially cause more harm than good if it is ill fitting.
The good news is that it is not hard to achieve a good fit - here are Shires' top tips:
Measure your horse first. This can be done with a tape measure. Simply put one end of the tape in the centre of your horse’s chest and the other end on the horse's buttocks where you would expect the rug to finish.
Horse rugs are sized in centimetres, inches or feet and inches - make sure you check what size rug you are getting as a 66" will not fit a 6'6" horse.
When you've bought the rug, take it home and try it on your horse over a clean bedsheet or clean summer sheet - make sure you leave all the tags on. If the rug fits then remove the tags and use, if not, you might be able to return the rug as long as it is in a saleable condition.
Rug Fitting Charts
A badly fitting rug will slip and could cause discomfort or even injury for the horse, and could result in damage to the rug itself.
| Horse Rug Size Chart | |||||||||||||||
| Bottom measurement (feet) | 3'9" | 4'0" | 4'3" | 4'6" | 4'9" | 5'0" | 5'3" | 5'6" | 5'9" | 6'0" | 6'3" | 6'6" | 6'9" | 7'0" | 7'3" |
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Bottom measurement (inches) |
45" | 48" | 51" | 54" | 57" | 60" | 63" | 66" | 69" | 72" | 75" | 78" | 81" | 84" | 87" |
| Back measurement (cm) | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 | 125 | 130 | 135 | 145 | 150 | 155 | 165 | 170 |
| Foal Rug Size Chart | |||||
| Back measurement (cm) | 65cm | 71cm | 78cm | 82cm | 85cm |
| Bottom measurement (inches) | 33" | 36" | 39" | 42" | 45" |
| Bottom measurement (feet) | 2'9" | 3'0" | 3'3" | 3'6" | 3'9" |
| Miniature Rug Size Chart | |||||
| Back measurement (cm) | 65cm | 68cm | 73cm | 79cm | 85cm |
| Bottom measurement (inches) | 33" | 36" | 39" | 42" | 45" |
| Bottom measurement (feet) | 2'9" | 3'0" | 3'3" | 3'6" | 3'9" |
| Turnout Rug Neck Compatibility | ||||
| Neck Size | S | M | L | XL |
| Rug Size | 4'6" - 5'0" | 5'3" - 5'9" | 6'0" - 6'6" | 6'9" - 7'3" |
How can I tell if the rug fits?
The rug should fit well over the withers and the shoulders so that the horse can move freely without the rug slipping back.
The straps should be tight enough to hold the rug in place, but not so tight that they cause the rug’s shape to distort on the horse’s back. If too tight they may cause pressure points around the horse’s chest and wither area.
Cross surcingles should be fastened so you can fit a hand’s breadth between the surcingles and the horse’s body. This means that the straps are tight enough to prevent legs becoming caught should the horse lie down, but not so tight to cause discomfort.
If the rug has leg straps, they should be fastened so that the left strap is passed around the left hind leg and fastened back to the left side. The right strap should then pass around the right hind leg, loop through the left strap, and then fasten to the right side. There should be about 4-5” between the strap and the horse’s leg to prevent the rug slipping without causing the horse any discomfort.
Shires Tempest Original Fleece/Mesh Cooler Rug
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