Patterned horse rugs have become a real trend over the past few years – we’re not surprised as they’re really cute and rather fun. There have been designs that have sold out in record time, while others have returned due to such popular demand. While zebra print fly rugs might spring to mind at first, you can also find patterned rain sheets and lightweight turnouts, medium weight turnouts, stable rugs and cooler rugs, too.
New designs are being released all the time so we can enjoy browsing online and kit our horses out with something new every year. Not only are they fun and super-cute, it’s also so much easier to find a pink-and-yellow-dinosaur-print rug among a sea of navy turnouts, so really they’re a no-brainer. Even better, you can often find matching items, such as travel boots and boot bags.
Here’s a selection we think you’ll love – or maybe love to hate – either way they’re a feast for the eyes and there are plenty of Thelwell rugs, too!
Derby House Christmas Jumper turnout
Get in the festive feeling with this Christmas jumper turnout complete with neck cover and storm flap.
View now at rideawaystore.com
Ponyo Horsewear Skull Candy turnout
Available in a wide range of sizes, this Ponyo turnout is inspired by Mexico’s Day Of The Dead.
Mark Todd star print turnout
This star-print pony rug is ideal for the pony who knows he’s a superstar. It has a 220g filling and a 600D outer.
View now at equus.co.uk, rideawaystore.com or viovet.co.uk
Ponyo Horsewear Juicy Watermelon turnout
Possibly one of the cutest patterned horse rugs we’ve seen. These Ponyo rugs are available in a wide range of sizes (3ft – 6ft 9in) and in a variety of weights, so you can kit your horse out in a fun print whatever the weather. You can get matching travel boots, too.
Gallop Trojan Bees and Butterflies turnout
This pretty turnout is perfect for a spring shower.
View now at equus.co.uk
Horseware Amigo Pony geometric print
Designed specifically for pony shapes and sizes, this Horseware rain sheet features a geometric horse print.
View now at equus.co.uk
Rhinegold star print turnout
Here’s another starry option if the first didn’t quite match your colour scheme.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Ponyo Horsewear Monkey Bananas turnout
This Ponyo print is perfect for the yard’s cheekiest monkeys! You’ll find it hard not to forgive them their antics when they pop round the corner in their new cute monkey rug though.
Hy StormX Chico The Cheetah turnout
This fun print will suit a horse who acts like he could outrun a cheetah.
View now at equus.co.uk or viovet.co.uk
Hy StormX Merry Go Round turnout
This cute medium weight combo turnout is also available as a 0g standard neck.
View now at equus.co.uk or viovet.co.uk
Maxima Equestrian Multi Diamond rug
This diamond pattern from Maxima Equestrian is available as a light, medium and heavyweight turnout rug.
JHL horse print turnout
This horse print is cute and fun, and the rug itself is 200g with a 600D outer.
View now at viovet.co.uk
Whitaker strawberry print turnout
This summery print will remind you of the better weather that’s to come.
View now at gooutdoors.co.uk
Derby House lollipop turnout
This run print will remind you of better times coming in the summer. It is also available as a fly rug.
View now at rideawaystore.com
Swish Equestrian pink turnout
OK, this one’s not patterned, but it’s by far the brightest turnout we’ve come across – it’s perfect for anyone who has a passion for pink!
View now at amazon.co.uk
Weatherbeeta otter print turnout
How can you resist otters with raincoats, umbrellas and welly boots? This print is available as standard-neck or combo turnout, or a fleece cooler – and you can even get matching travel boots or a parka for your dog!
View now at viovet.co.uk
Shires Tempest Original purple lightning turnout
This no-fill rainsheet will be easier to identify in your pile of navy turnouts.
View now at naylors.com or rideawaystore.com
Shires Tikaboo 100 turnout
This 100g standard neck turnout is designed especially for ponies.
View now at viovet.co.uk
Shires Highlander Original 200 combo turnout
This elegant peacock print medium weight turnout will have your horse looking really smart this winter. It is also available with 100g fill.
View now at viovet.co.uk or rideawaystore.com
WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Essential camo print turnout
If you want to expand on your collection of blue and navy turnouts, this could be a fun way to do it.
View now at naylors.com or rideawaystore.com
WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Essential 220g Racoon turnout
Your horse will look the cutest in his field wearing this pesky racoon print turnout. Also available as a fleece cooler.
View now at naylors.com or rideawaystore.com
WeatherBeeta Giraffe fleece cooler
This fun cooler keep your horse looking cool while he’s cooling down after exercise.
View now at viovet.co.uk or rideawaystore.com
Ponyo Horsewear Tiger Tiger turnout
This pattern from Ponyo combines fierce tiger sass with pretty jungle florals to ensure your horse stands out from the crowd.
Thelwell horse rugs
Hy StormX Thelwell turnout
This Thelwell pattern is available on a no-fill rainsheet, medium weight (200g) turnout or 200g stable rug. These rugs are limited edition – some places require pre-orders, but we’d say it’s definitely worth it. Available in 3ft – 7ft 3in, and they have other products in the collection, too!
View now at equus.co.uk, viovet.co.uk or rideawaystore.com
Hy StormX Thelwell Country turnout
This stylish 100g rug is covered in fun Thelwell sketches.
View now at viovet.co.uk
Hy StormX Thelwell Trophy turnout
This brighter Thelwell design is available in 3ft – 5ft3in, so it’s perfect for dinky ponies.
View now at equus.co.uk
Watt To Wear Thelwell fleece
There’s a brilliant selection of Thelwell prints available on these fantastically fun Watt To Wear fleeces.
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