Tips for mending your horse rug

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Most equestrians use horse rugs to protect their horse against heat, cold, and dirt, although some hardier breeds do well without the extra protection. Most horse rugs are made from a combination of nylon mesh or anti-pill fleece outer and a part- polycotton, part-nylon inner.

Your horse rug will undergo a lot of wear and tear, especially if your horse wears it out in the field where he can roll on bumpy ground or rub against trees and fence posts. It is likely to get dirty and may get rended. If your horse rug gets into a poor state, you may wish to have it cleaned or mended. Read our tips for cleaning your horse rug.

It is best to get your horse rug mended sooner rather than later as small tears and rips can develop into major splits that may not be easily repairable. Regularly check the fabric on the inside and outside of the rug for flaws.

If you have a damaged winter rug, it is best that you get it mended in spring or summer whilst it is not needed. Repairing your horse rug by hand is not advisable because dimensions can easily be distorted and the rug will not perform as effectively as a result.

It is recommended that you use a company specialising in horse rug repair. There are plenty of companies that clean and repair horse rugs, such as http://www.horserugservices.co.uk/, who offer a nationwide service.

The selection of horse rugs at Dogwood

At Dogwood, we have a selection of hard-wearing horse rugs for all seasons and purposes, including travel rugs, exercise rugs, turnout rugs, stable rugs, and show rugs. Made by respected manufacturers including Weatherbeeta and the Cuddly Ponies Club, we have an exclusive range from which you can select the perfect rug for your horse.

As well as horse rugs, our premium horse tack collection includes saddles, bridles, girths and head collars. We are proud to say that all of our horse products are made from the very finest materials so you can rely on them to give you and your horse the best performance, every time.

To discover more about horse rugs and other products in the Dogwood collection, please telephone 0845 30 10 365.

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