Shires Tempest Original 50 Turnout Rug - Blue
Ideally suited to mild, wet spring and autumn weather, the Tempest Original turnout rug has a 50g ...Ideally suited to mild, wet spring and autumn weather, the Tempest Original turnout rug has a 50g fill which provides a buffer between the inner and the outer lining of the rug to help with condensation issues caused by the humid outside temperature. Key features: fully lined, adjustable buckle chest straps, adjustable cross surcingles, fillet strap, tail flap. Technical info: 50g polyfill. 600 denier ripstop outer. Waterproof and breathable. Taped seams. ShireTex fabric technology. DWR - durable water repellent finish. PFC free. WarmaRug Compatible - Upgrade this rug's warmth rating using separate rug liners in 100g or 200g. Rug Fitting Chart Buying the right size of rug 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 our top tips: Measure your horse before you go out to your local tack shop. 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 to the retail outlet you purchased it from as long as it is in a saleable condition- check with your retailer at the time you purchase the rug. 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 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. 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. The Shires Tempest Original 50g Turnout Rug has a lightweight 50g filling to provide a buffer that helps prevent condensation from humid, mild conditions. This durable turnout rug is deep-cut with a 600 denier rip-stop outer with ShireTex Advanced Fabric Technology and taped seams. Also available as a combo neck - Shires Tempest Original Lightweight 50g Combo Neck Turnout Rug. Features Lightweight turnout rug. 600 denier rip-stop outer with ShireTex Advanced Fabric Technology and taped seams. 50g polyfill. Adjustable cross surcingles and blanket set chest fastenings. Tail flap and fillet string. Warmth boosting thermal system liner available. Machine Washable. Available in Blue with Yellow Trim. Suggested uses Turnout. Care instructions Machine washable. Composition 600 denier rip-stop outer layer. Blog Do you know how to correctly measure your horse for their turnout rug? Take a look at our blog for some handy tips - What size rug does my horse need? S... Designed with a 50g fill, the Shires Tempest Original 50G Standard Neck Turnout Rug is ideal for mild, wet spring and autumn weather. Fully lined and featuring adjustable buckle chest straps, adjustable cross surcingles, fillet strap and tail flap, this turnout rug is an equestrian essential for any horse owner. 50g polyfil 600 denier ripstop outer Fully lined Adjustable buckle chest straps Adjustable cross surcingles Fillet strap Tail flap Waterproof and breathable Taped seams DWR durable water repellent finish WarmaRug Compatible
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