Summer Rugs

Our summer rugs cover almost every possibility, from paddock to show and everything in between. Whether you need a rug on its own, or a Combi with either neck rug or hood attachment, we have something for you.  All neck rugs and hoods have a nylon mane liner, including combi's.  The numbers to the right of the rug name, indicate what job the rug will do, refer to the box at lower left.

AHW SUMMER SHADECLOTH

This rug is a must have! It is the most versatile rug. Made from commercial grade Coolaroo shadecloth with a 95% UV blockout. It is a very breezy rug, and has been tested in over 40 degrees without raising sweat. Extremely hard wearing, it is made with a knitlock construction which gives it excellent ripstop properties and prevents unravelling. Extensively paddock tested both on our own horses as well as our clients' horses. Features extra long drop, nylon chest and mane lining, full length tent tail flap, shoulder and rump darts, gussets, double crossover surcingles with snap fittings, PVC fittings and web leg straps. This fabric sheds water so it is not necessary to change rugs for summer showers. The ultimate in summer coat protection, it also offers a practical solution for those horses lacking in pigmentation. Designed to prevent 'wrinkling'. Available in Rug, Combo,  and Face Mask (to match Combo) Colours:  Turquoise, Sky Blue, Aquatic Blue, Natural, and Yellow, with choice of trims from Purple, Navy, Teal, PInk, Yellow, Forest Green, Burgundy or Black

Price: Neck Combi: $190    Rug: $120  Face Mask: $ 35

POLY RIPSTOP RUG   ** Discontinued ** Limited Stock available - Combo only

Tough polyester ripstop fabric in white with burgundy & black check. Darted in neck and rump, large tail flap and tail bag attachment. Webbing fittings and removable leg straps to aid washing. A very easy care, easy to wash rug, comes up looking like new wash after wash. Available in Combo only limited stock - sizes 5'9" to 6'6"

Price: Combo Only: $ 125

Combo

BREEZE POLY COTTON RIPSTOP

A very high quality poly cotton with blue/burgundy ripstop thread. Matching burgundy binding. Features long drop, shoulder lining, darts in chest and rump, deep gussets, tail bag attachment, removable leg straps for washing. A very practical rug for summer in the paddock, or works just as well as a dress rug. Available in our new all in one Hood Combi, which features a new design, exclusive to us, and which allows full free movement of the head and neck with no pulling or rubbing on the face.  Ear inserts available, ring or mail for quote. Available in Rug, Neck Rug, Hood, Neck Combi, Hood Combi

Price: Rug: $95  Neck Rug: $70  Hood: $80 Neck Combi: $145  Hood Combo: $ 165

Rug and Neck Rug

Aquaproof Summer Breeze  ** WATERPROOF

At last, a breathable, truly WATERPROOF summer rug fabric! The original Summer Breeze with a clear waterproof coating. Features darts, gussets, shoulder lining and tail bag fittiing. A durable, tough general summer paddock rug which will keep them dry but won't make them sweat. Has performed very well in paddock trials last summers, our test rugs are still going strong. Note: This rug IS  washable IN COLD WATER ONLY and this should only be done sparingly. Use a very gentle detergent such as a wool mix, and hand washing is recommended over machine washing. Also: If a non-waterproof neck rug (ie, cotton, loomstate etc), is used with an Aquaproof rug, IT WILL LEAK. This is because water will transpose through the Aquaproof by the wet fabric sitting on top. This will happen with any waterproof canvas fabric. The solution is to use an Aquaproof neck rug with your rug, or choose a combi. Available in Rug, Neck Rug, Hood, Neck Combo

Price: Rug: $105  Neck Rug: $80  Hood: $90 Neck Combo: $155

Rug and Neck Rug

Tearstop Loomstate 12 oz **Discontinued** Limited stock small sizes only

A heavier grade material for those horses which are harder on their rugs, this is an unproofed 12oz ripstop canvas, cream with a double navy check. Features include an extra long drop, darts in neck and rump, deep gussets, chest lining, large tail flap and tail bag attachment. PVC fittings and web leg straps. Comes with a lovely navy binding which makes this a really attractive rug in the best quality material. Available in Rug, Neck Rug

Price: Rug: $105  Neck Rug: $80

Rug and Neck Rug

AHW COTTON PADDOCK COOLER

A very good quality plain 8oz 100% cotton canvas, unproofed. Excellent for those horses who sweat in synthetic materials, and tough enough for the paddock, athough it is not a ripstop. Features darted neck and rump, shoulder lining, web leg straps and PVC fittings. Bright white with assorted binding colours available. A very handy rug and is very good for travelling in cooler summer weather. Available in Rug, Neck Rug, Hood, Neck Combi

Price: Rug: $95  Neck Rug: $75  Hood: $85 Neck Combi: $130

Neck Combi

Neck Combi

Unlined 8oz Plain Canvas Throw Over  -  Limited Stock

Lightweight unlined canvas rug (awning canvas, stripes to inside!), perfect as a throw over for shows, or use in the paddock. Waterproof but not ripstop. No frills, but great value.A really handy rug. Features Darted neck and rump, web chest fitting and leg straps. In Khaki (as pictured) or grass green with matching bindings. Available in Rug, Neck Rug, Hood

Price: Rug: $70  Neck Rug: $50  Hood: $65

Blackwatch Tartan Summer Wool Rug - Limited Stock

This rug is made from a lightweight 90% wool blanket in its unbrushed state which gives it an open weave to allow airflow. Leather chest fittings, web leg straps. Fully bound in choice of green, navy or black. This rug has the advantage of being washable in an approved wool detergent, unlike many woolen dress rugs. Available in Rug only

Price: Rug: $90

This page was last updated on: November 28,
2003

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Things to Consider when choosing Summer Rugs

1.How hot does your horse get? The weight and type of material you choose, will firstly depend on whether your horse sweats or not under his/her summer rugs. Some horses can stand an unlined canvas without sweating, some horses will sweat without any rugs at all. On a general scale, the hottest horses fare best in the shadecloth rug. 2.How hard is your horse on rugs? How your horse treats his/her rugs is a big factor in choosing fabrics for durability, especially in summer when lighter weight fabrics are generally required. 3.What level of UV coat protection do you need? Generally, anyone who competes during summer, will require some level of UV protection for their horse's coat, to prevent sun bleaching and burning and the resulting loss of bloom and shine to the coat. 4.Are insects a concern? In northern states in Australia, Queensland Itch is becoming more prevalent. In oter states, mosquitos, flies, botfilies, sandflies etc, are all annoying for our horses, and many of these pose a health threat. 5.Will rugs need to be washed frequently? Not all summer rugs are able to be washed frequently, and some are more easily washed than others. Generally speaking, the lighter the fabric weight, the easier the rug is to wash. 6.Does the rug have to be waterproof? Most cotton and cotton blend summer rugs are not waterproof, however there is one summer fabric (Aquaproof), which is truly waterproof, while the shadecloth rug provides a high level of water resistance despite its open weave, due to its high airflow  properties which enable the horse to dry off very quickly. All of these factors need to be considered to make a successful summer rug purchase. Many of you will know exactly what you need, others may need a bit of careful thought as to what would be most suitable. For example, a horse that doesn't get too hot, and is easy on its rugs (ie, no rubbing on fences/trees etc, no other horses biting rugs), would be satisfactory in the Breeze Ripstop rug. On the other hand, a horse which sweats when the temperature reaches 25 degrees, and is perhaps harder on its rugs, would do very well with a shadecloth rug. If total UV protection is required, then a Hood Combi could be the solution. For a situation where the horse needs to be kept dry at all times, but gets hot under unlined canvas (or synthetic rugs), would be ideally suited to the Aquaproof. So there are lots of things to consider, and lots of choices from any conclusions drawn about any particular horse. If you have any specific enquiries, please don't hesitate to contact us either by phone or email, we will do our best to help you make the right choice for your summer rugs.

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