We’re all shopping a bit more frugally this year and trying to save money on horse kit, but when it comes to rugging your horse you want to buy the best you can afford – either that or your horse is a known rug trasher so you’re looking for the best cheap horse rugs to last one season. When buying a rug on a budget, you may have to forgo the most technical and time-saving features, such as a fillet strap in place of an adjustable, elasticated or detachable leg straps. You may also be limited to cheaper fixings and fabrics, such as those with lower denier ratings. But if these features aren’t on your list of essentials, you could find yourself a bargain.
We’ve rounded up a selection of the best turnout rugs to choose from if you’re on a budget. Some have RRPs at the lower end of the market, while others are more pricey, but are the entry level range for a particular brand. Many brands, such as WeatherBeeta and Shires, have multiple ranges aimed at different price points – for every brand that does this we’ve included their most budget-friendly option. This can be really helpful if you know a particular brand is the perfect shape for your horse.
If you look after your rugs by repairing, washing and reproofing them when required, a cheaper rug can last your horse years. If you’re looking for deals on the best turnout rugs or best stable rugs at the higher end of the market, try checking the clearance sales at viovet.co.uk, equus.co.uk, naylors.com or gsequestrian.co.uk
We’ve grouped our selections of the best budget rugs by type so that you can find what you’re looking for quickly…
Best budget turnout rugs
JHL Essential turnout rugs
Fills: 0g, 80g, 200g, 350g
Style: Standard or combo
Outer: 600D ripstop
Sizes: 5ft6in – 7ft
RRP: From £55 (for 0g) – £129.99 (350g)
H&H review: 9/10, H&H Approved
The JHL Essential range is owned by the same company as the Mark Todd collection. These rugs have a 600D ripstop outer, nylon lining and fully taped seams. They benefit from anti-rub shoulder linings, shoulder gussets and a gusseted tail flap. They fasten with adjustable buckle and clips at the chest, adjustable cross surcingles and adjustable, removable leg straps. They also have fleece protection at the wither, and the standard necks have three D rings to attach a neck cover that can be purchased separately.
We’ve tested and reviewed the 200g medium weight JHL Essential turnout as well as the 80g lightweight.
View the 0g standard neck at viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
View the 80g standard neck at viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
View the 200g standard neck at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or ebay.co.uk
View the 200g combo now at viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
View the 350g combo now at gsequestrian.co.uk
WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Classic turnout rugs
Fills: 0g,100g, 220g, 300g
Style: Standard or combo neck
Outer: 600D ripstop
Sizes: 4ft – 7ft3in
RRP: From £87.99 (0g standard) – £109.99 (combo 300g)
WeatherBeeta produces high quality rugs that consistently score well when we review them. The ComFiTec Classic range has the least frills, but still benefits from all the WeatherBeeta patterns and technologies. The rugs have a 600D ripstop outer shells that are waterproof and breathable, and they all have a lining, traditional side gusset and twin adjustable front buckle fastenings. They also feature fleece at the wither, adjustable and removable leg straps, twin low cross surcingles and a standard tail flap. The standard neck rugs are fitted with three D rings to attach necks that can be purchased separately. All rugs have a three year warranty on hardware, waterproofness and breathability.
View the 0g standard neck now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk, equus.co.uk or naylors.com
View the 0g combo now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk, equus.co.uk or naylors.com
View the 100g standard neck now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk, equus.co.uk or naylors.com
View the 100g combo now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk or equus.co.uk
View the 220g standard neck now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or equus.co.uk
View the 220g combo now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk or equus.co.uk
View the 300g combo now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or equus.co.uk
Shires Typhoon turnout rugs
Fills: 0g, 100g, 200g
Style: Standard or combo
Outer: 840D
Sizes: 4ft – 7ft3in
RRP: From £48.99 (for 0g standard) – £70.99 (for 200g combo)
The Typhoon turnouts have a higher denier than any other rug in this guide – so they could be your best option if you’re shopping for a rug tearer. They have T-bar chest fastenings, adjustable cross surcingles and a fillet strap, which makes them quick and easy to put on and remove. The combo neck covers have touch-tape fastenings, and the waterproof and breathable outer shell has taped seams and a durable, water-repellent finish.
View the 0g standard neck now at viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or ebay.co.uk
View the 0g combo now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or ebay.co.uk
View the 100g standard now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or ebay.co.uk
View the 100g combo now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or ebay.co.uk
View the 200g standard neck now at viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
View the 200g combo now at viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
Horseware Amigo Hero Ripstop turnout rugs
Fills: 0g, 50g, 100g, 200g | Style: Standard | Outer: 600D ripstop | Sizes: 5ft6in – 7ft | RRP: From £69.95 (0g) – £97.95 (200g) |
The Amigo Hero is Horseware’s most budget-friendly range – the range itself is quite large, but the 600D branch is the cheapest. The rugs benefit from a shine-enhancing lining to prevent rubbing, plus front leg arches to offer freedom of movement, two cross surcingles and a tail strap for a secure fit. The rugs have a classic cut with a twin T-bar chest fastening.
View the 0g now at gsequestrian.co.uk or ebay.co.uk
View the 50g now at gsequestrian.co.uk or ebay.co.uk
View the 100g now at gsequestrian.co.uk or ebay.co.uk
View the 200g now at gsequestrian.co.uk or ebay.co.uk
GS Equestrian turnout rugs
Fills: 0g, 200g
Style: Standard or combo
Outer: 600D ripstop
Sizes: 5ft6in – 7ft
RRP: From £30.95 (0g standard) – £62.95 (200g combo)
These turnout rugs are fuss free, which keeps the price down. They have twin T-bar chest closures, adjustable cross surcingles, tail flap, fillet string and full combo neck.
View the 0g standard neck now at gsequestrian.co.uk
View the 0g combo now at gsequestrian.co.uk
View the 200g standard neck now at gsequestrian.co.uk
View the 200g combo now at gsequestrian.co.uk
Mackey Equi-sential turnout rugs
Fills: 0g, 200g
Style: Standard
Outer: 600D ripstop
Sizes: 4ft – 7ft
RRP: From £63.95 (0g) – £71.95 (200g)
These Mackey turnout rugs are simple with no frills to add extra expense. They have a 600D waterproof and breathable outer, and have a T-bar front closure, low cross surcingles and adjustable tail strap.
View the 0g now at viovet.co.uk
View the 200g now at viovet.co.uk
Best budget stable rugs
Shires Tempest Original stable rugs
Fills: 100g, 200g, 300g
Style: Standard, combo or detachable neck
Outer: 210D
Sizes: 4ft – 7ft3in (dependent on neck style)
RRP: From £53.99 (100g standard)
The Tempest Original stable rugs come in a variety of neck options as well as weights – and are the only collection of stable rugs in this guide that has the option of a detachable neck. They fasten with buckles at the chest, adjustable cross surcingles and a fillet string.
View the 100g standard neck now at viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or equus.co.uk
View the 100g combo now at viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk, naylors.com or equus.co.uk
View the 100g detachable neck now at viovet.co.uk or equus.co.uk
View the 200g standard neck now at viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk, naylors.com or equus.co.uk
View the 200g combo now at viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or equus.co.uk
View the 200g detachable neck now at viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or equus.co.uk
View the 300g standard neck now at viovet.co.uk, naylors.com or equus.co.uk
View the 300g combo now at viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or equus.co.uk
View the 300g detachable neck now at viovet.co.uk or equus.co.uk
JHL Essential Stable Rug
Fill: 150g, 250g, 350g
Style: Standard neck
Outer: 600D
Sizes: 5ft 6in – 7ft
Colours: Black/burgundy
RRP: £46.99 (150g), £49.99 (250g), £64.99 (350g)
This stable rug has a 600D polyester outer, nylon lining, adjustable double front buckles and low cross surcingles. It also features reinforced nylon anti-rub shoulders, fleece wither protection and shoulder gussets for additional movement.
View 150g now at viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
View 250g now at viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
View 350g now at gsequestrian.co.uk
Whitaker Thomas stable rug
Fills: 250g
Style: Standard
Outer: 210D
Sizes: 4ft9in – 7ft
RRP: £29.95
This stable rug fastens with double chest buckles and cross surcingles. It also has a fleece with pad.
View now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or equus.co.uk
WeatherBeeta ComFiTec 210D Channel Quilt Stable Rugs
Fills: 110g, 250g, 400g
Style: Standard or combo
Outer: 210D
Sizes: 4ft – 7ft3in (dependent on neck style)
RRP: From £62.99 (110g standard)
Dependent on the fill weight and neck style you opt for, these stable rugs fasten with either one or two adjustable buckles at the chest. They feature a polyester lining and 100% boa fleece wither, plus also have twin low cross surcingles, a tail cord and loops for optional leg straps.
View the 110g standard neck now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk, naylors.com, equus.co.uk, gooutdoors.co.uk or decathlon.co.uk
View the 110g combo neck now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk, naylors.com, equus.co.uk, gooutdoors.co.uk or decathlon.co.uk
View the 250g standard neck now at viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk, equus.co.uk or decathlon.co.uk
View the 250g combo neck now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk, naylors.com, equus.co.uk, gooutdoors.co.uk, sportsdirect.com or decathlon.co.uk
View the 400g combo neck now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk, naylors.com, equus.co.uk, gooutdoors.co.uk or decathlon.co.uk
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