Name: Shires Highlander Foal Rug 46
Brand: Shires
SKU: 5051771367170
Price: 35.99 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Colour — Navy

Navy

Size —

Size chart

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"

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.

2'9

3'3

3'9

3'0

3'6

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Specifically designed to fit foals, this rug features a ripstop 600 denier ShireTex® waterproof, breathable outer with 200g quilted polyfill, and is fully lined for comfort. There is no breast fastening - the rug is pulled over the head - to avoid unnecessary risk of legs getting caught in straps. The generous adjustable belly flap, with fastenings to one side keeps the tummy warm.

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RETURNS

- FREE 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.