What's new: Mirotec stable rug

The constantly changing temperatures of the British winter can leave owners unsure as to which rugs to put on their horses, especially overnight. A mild evening can easily give way to a sharp frost, making it difficult for you to keep your equine partner comfortable until you return in the morning.

A new type of stable rug, launched last year, could offer a solution to this problem by enabling the horse to regulate its own body temperature. The Mirotec TecRug uses “space blanket” technology to keep the horse warm in a range of temperatures.

The rug uses strips of micro-perforated, reflective foil to reflect some of the horses’ body heat back towards the skin. The 4in wide strips are inserted into the wadding of the lightweight cotton quilt with 3in gaps between each strip, which allows any excess heat to escape. The perforations in the foil and the gaps between the strips also allow moisture to evaporate through the cotton lining and outer.

Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.