Travel Rug: A Comfortable Climate for Your Horse in the Trailer
On the road your horse stays protected from draughts and dust without breaking a sweat in the trailer. Here you will find light rugs for every journey.
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BUSSE Transport Fly Sheet STRIPE PLUS, Mesh Fabric with Neck Part, silver (navy) 145 cm
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Back on Track Mesh Sheet black 115
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Back on Track Mesh Sheet green 125
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Waldhausen Exclusive Travel Rug, Faux Fur Lining, 50 g Filling, black, 135 cm
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Waldhausen Exclusive Travel Rug, Faux Fur Lining, 50 g Filling, 125 cm, night blue
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A horse trailer or lorry has a climate of its own. Draughts come in through the vents, while body heat and excitement warm things up quickly at the same time. A travel rug protects your horse from draughts and dust but lets moisture escape. That way it arrives at the show ground, the clinic or the new yard dry and clean instead of arriving drenched in sweat after the journey.
Light and breathable
Lightweight rugs are the best choice for the journey. Coolers made of technical fabric wick sweat away without the horse getting chilled. Mesh sheets are pleasant on warm days and still keep the dust off. In summer, a travel fly rug protects against insects while waiting at the trailer. Classic travel rugs with a front fastening and cross surcingles stay securely in place, even if your horse leans against the partition during the journey.
What to watch on the road
When you stop for a break, feel under the rug at the shoulder and neck. If the coat is damp, switch to a thinner rug or take it off. The rug should not slip, so that your horse cannot get caught up in loose straps. Combined with travel boots and a tail guard, your horse is protected all round. On arrival, it is best to put on a dry rug if the weather is cool.
Frequently asked questions
How thick should a rug for trailer journeys be?
Better too thin than too thick, because a trailer warms up quickly. A cooler or mesh sheet is usually enough. Only in frost and with a clipped horse can a light fill make sense.
Can I use my normal cooler for travelling?
Yes, as long as it fits well and has cross surcingles so it does not slip. Fleece does pick up a lot of dust, though. A rug made of smooth technical fabric stays cleaner on long journeys.
Does my horse need a rug in the trailer in summer?
In warm weather a rug is often not needed. An airy fly sheet or mesh sheet does protect against insects while loading and keeps dust off, though. Either way, make sure there is good ventilation and take regular breaks.
Well wrapped up for the journey
A travel rug should protect your horse on the road without making it too warm. Breathable coolers made of technical fabric wick moisture away and keep the muscles warm at the same time while the lorry waits at the show ground for your class. Mesh sheets let plenty of air through on hot days and still keep the dust off. During breaks, check under the rug whether your horse is sweating and switch to a thinner one if necessary. In summer, a fly rug for travelling also protects against horseflies and flies during loading. Classic travel rugs with cross surcingles stay securely in place when your horse leans against the partition on the road. Together with travel boots and a tail guard, your horse travels well protected and arrives relaxed at its destination, whether that is a show, a clinic or a new yard.