The history of turnout rugs from pioneering Horseware Ireland

Horseware Ireland has long been established as one of the top manufacturers of horse rugs in the world. Their series of turnout rugs have proved hugely successful thanks to their innovative design and unbeatable weather protection.

The history of Horseware Ireland
Started back in 1985, its founders, Tom and Carol McGuinness revolutionised the horse rug industry with their determination to design and produce a turnout rug that didn't leak, didn't cause the horse to sweat and didn't slip. This led to the creation of the first in the Rambo Horse Rug range, the Rambo Original which became the design basis for all other horse rug manufacturers.

Horseware's key policy of Innovation not Imitation ensures that they remain at the very forefront of horse rug technology as they strive to find the very best materials and optimum design to ensure the rugs they produce offer the best all weather protection whilst also providing the greatest comfort and safety for your horses.

In 1997 Horseware introduced the Rambo Horse Rug, which is undoubtedly the product they are now most famous for. It gained its renown for its characteristically high neck and pioneering and unique front closure system. Since its introduction, the Rambo series has grown from strength to strength, with each new design offering a further innovative element such as the Flybuster which gives fly and sun protection like no other rug.

Due to this dedication to creating the ultimate all-weather rug, the Rambo Turnouts have been voted 'Britain's favourite turnout rug' for nine consecutive years by readers of Your Horse magazine.

Cleaning your Horseware horse rug
Carefully looked after, Horseware's rugs will last for years. Follow our cleaning guide to help your horse rug last longer.

• Firstly, remove excess dirt with a stiff brush or hose the rug down. The rug can either be washed by hand or on a delicate machine cycle on a cool wash (maximum temperature 30 degrees Celsius).
• Use a mild soap - strong soaps can reduce the waterproofing of the rug. Rinse the rug thoroughly
• Once the rug has been fully rinsed, leave it to drip dry, do not tumble dry.
• Store your rug in a dry and sealed area where it cannot be reached by vermin and moths.
• Occasionally your rug may benefit from being re-proofed to keep the waterproof coating in top condition. Any re-proofer for synthetic rugs will work on Horseware Turnout rugs.

Horseware rugs at Dogwood
At Dogwood we have selected the finest Horseware rugs that we believe offer the best for value and performance. Available in different sizes and weights, your horse will stay warm and dry this winter with a Horseware turnout rug from Dogwood. For more information call us today on 0845 30 10 365