A cooler rug is a must-have for every horse owner’s equine wardrobe, because they are handy, versatile horse blankets that turn their hand to many jobs. You may choose to use a cooler rug to keep your horse comfortable while they cool down after exercise and helping to prevent them getting a chill. You may also put a cooler rug on your horse after giving them a bath, after they come in from the field particularly wet, or to keep them comfortable while travelling in a horsebox. A cooler rug can also be used to layer up with other rugs, putting it under a mediumweight stable rug, for example, when a little extra warmth is required on a chilly night.

Cooler rugs come in a range of styles, materials and colour options. There are cosy fleece options, cooling mesh options and some have the option of a neck cover too. Here is a round up of the latest cooler rugs currently available to buy — including several at amazing sale prices*! (All prices correct at time of publishing)

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Horseware Embossed Cosy Neck Cooler

Horseware Embossed Cosy Neck Cooler

Colour: Navy HW print/ burgundy & white

Sizes: 5ft 6in-7ft 3in

According to Horseware Ireland, this is the warmest and most sumptuous fleece rug they offer. It is a cosy fleece in an elegant, luxurious design. This high quality double-bonded fleece effectively wicks away moisture, keeping your horse warm and allowing for gradual cooling. The padded fleece collar around the neck adds that cosy factor and prevents draughts. It is cut to Horseware’s classic design and also boasts double front closures, cross surcingles and a fillet string.

RRP £122.95

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DefenceX System WicX Cooler Rug with Detachable Neck Cover

DefenceX System WicX Cooler Rug with Detachable Neck Cover

Colour: Navy/red

Sizes: 5ft 6in-7ft 3in

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A breathable rug that will help to wick away moisture from the body, keeping your horse cool and comfortable. This navy mesh rug has a detachable neck cover, and the top and front of the rug are lined with a soft navy fleece to provide comfort and stop your horse catching a chill. The fleece lined wither area prevents rubbing, while the neck cover is secured with touch tape fastenings.

RRP Currently reduced to £35 ($36.94)

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Mark Todd Coolex Cooler

Mark Todd Coolex Cooler

Colour: Navy/ red, navy/ white, burgundy/ white, black/ silver

Sizes: 5ft 6in-7ft

The innovative Coolex material used in the Mark Todd Coolex Cooler is an advanced triple layer fabric that ensures optimum temperatures are consistently maintained.

The outer layer is made from a tight knit, hardwearing and virtually snag-proof blend of wool and polyacryl that offers warmth, wind resistance and durability.

The middle layer consists of a Therma-Dry filler with great wicking abilities.

The inner layer is designed for warmth and comfort even for sensitive skins. It wicks moisture away quickly towards the outer layer, ensuring that the horse doesn’t become chilled.

RRP £74.99 Purchase here


Thermatex Duet Rug

Thermatex Duet Rug

Colour: A large range of colour combinations available

Sizes: 4ft-7ft 3in

Designed using two different weights of Thermatex fabric — the top features the wicking SHR material which works by drawing excess moisture away from the horse before releasing it into the atmosphere; the bottom section is manufactured using the lightweight, breathable TKCS fabric.

By combining the two, your horse benefits from a rug that will keep his back warm, while airflow around the lower part of his body is increased. This rug features a belly strap for easy use (cross surcingles can be added on request) and double-front quick-release side buckles at the chest.

RRP £132.04 Purchase here


Weatherbeeta Fleece Cooler Standard Neck

Weatherbeeta Fleece Cooler Standard Neck

Colour: Dark blue/ grey/ white, maroon/ grey/ white, blueberry/ pink, bee print, sloth print, racoon print

Sizes: 4ft-7ft 3in

The Weatherbeeta Fleece Cooler Standard Neck is a breathable and wickable fleece rug with anti-pill finish and overlay at the shoulder to help prevent rubbing and stretching, all of which combine to keep your horse comfortable and dry. Features include twin adjustable buckle front closure with touch tape, low cross surcingles and tail cord. Ideal for travelling or cooling after exercise.

RRP From £32.50 (clearance) Purchase here

Other designs are available from £59.99 Purchase here 


Dominick Cosy Collar Fleece Rug

Dominick Cosy Collar Fleece Rug

Colour: Navy blue

Sizes: 6ft-7ft

A multi-tasking fleece rug that provides comfort while at the same time remaining smart and understated. A lightweight, breathable fleece with a soft teddy collar and lining is paired with the DLS system to create the perfect fit that shapes to the contours of your horse’s body for unlimited freedom of movement that any rubbing.

RRP £115 Purchase here


Masta Fixed Neck Fleece Rug Navy Blue

Masta Fixed Neck Fleece Rug

Colour: Blue, black

Sizes: 4ft 6in-7ft 6in

The Masta Fixed Neck Fleece Rug is made from a breathable, wicking fleece fabric with a soft anti-pill finish. It is ideal for travelling, or for use in the stable, after bathing, or for cooling down following exercise. The anti-rub lining at the chest and on the crest of the neck cover reduces any unwanted pressure or rubbing.

RRP £48.95 (member price) or £69.99 Purchase here


Thermo Master Activity Fleece Rug with Roll-up Neck Piece

Thermo Master Activity Fleece Rug with Roll-up Neck Piece

Colour: Mahogany, navy, ocean blue

Sizes: 5ft 6in-7ft

A moisture-absorbing, wicking rug made of light polar fleece with a full neckpiece. This can be rolled up and fixed at the side with two straps. The Thermo Master Activity Fleece Rug has a smooth, coat-friendly lining in the mane, chest and shoulder area. It also offers double, adjustable front closure, cross and an adjustable tail strap.

RRP £54.90 Purchase here


Weatherbeeta Thermocell Cooler Standard Neck

Weatherbeeta Thermocell Cooler Standard Neck

Colour: Navy/white, dark grey/ white

Sizes: 5ft 6in-7ft 3in

A versatile cooler that has an ultra-soft feel and stylish design with multi-layer fabric and excellent wicking properties to help keep your horse dry and comfortable.

The rug is lightweight but warm, making it ideal for travelling or after exercise.

It features a single adjustable front surcingle closure, low cross surcingles and tail cord.

RRP £99.99 Purchase here


Thermatex Original Cooler Rug

Thermatex Original Cooler Rug

Colours: 23 colours available (binding also in 23 colours)

Sizes: 4ft-7ft 3in

The Thermatex Original Cooler Rug is ideal for use after exercise, during travel or as a stable rug. Each rug is individually hand cut for a perfect fit and there’s no joining seam, which allows the rug to mould to your horse’s body shape.

This direct contact with your horse ensures the most efficient use of the wicking technology, which is made up of three layers.

These layers have the ability to wick moisture from the inside, allowing it to evaporate into the atmosphere without it being absorbed into the fabric.

RRP from £179.95 Purchase here


Bucas Power Cooler With Neck

Bucas Power Cooler With Neck

Colours: Navy/ silver, black/ silver

Sizes: 3ft 6in – 7ft 2in

A high-performance, lightweight multi-purpose rug that’s an ideal sweat rug, travel rug and light stable rug.

It has a single layer of Stay-dry fabric so when you put it on a wet horse it wicks moisture away and ensures that your horse dries faster.

The Power Cooler is available in two versions, classic cut and full neck, and is machine washable.

RRP £94 Find out more here


Tempest Original Tech Cooler Rug

Tempest Original Tech Cooler Rug

Tempest Original Tech Cooler rug

Colour: Navy

Sizes: 5ft 6in-7ft

This versatile and breathable rug wicks moisture away, keeping a layer of dry air next to the skin. It is useful as an extra layer under a stable rug and after exercise or bathing on cooler days, as it aids restoring thermoregulation without risk of chilling. The breathable, soft cushion quilt knit fabric of this cooler rug locks moisture away, keeping a layer of dry air next to the skin.

It has twin blanket set chest straps, adjustable cross surcingles and a fillet string.

RRP £65.99 Purchase here


Rambo Sport Cooler

Rambo Sport Cooler

Colours: Navy/ red & grey, navy/ burgundy/ teal & navy

Sizes: 5ft 6in-7ft 3in

The ultimate travel rug that prevents your horse from overheating during transit.

The top section is made from a cotton-rich fabric with super wicking ability and high breathability.

The solid material keeps the important areas along the back of your horse warm and the contoured net sides allow free flow of air for fast drying and to avoid overheating.

It comes in a classic cut design with a single front closure for ease of use. Cross surcingles ensure a secure fit. The adjustable fillet string keeps the rug in place.

RRP £107.95 Purchase here


StormX Original MeshX Rug

StormX Original MeshX Rug

Colour: Navy/grey

Sizes: 4ft 9in – 5ft

This lightweight breathable mesh rug is perfect for use after exercise, bathing or while travelling.

It wicks moisture away from the skin while preventing your horse from catching a chill, and ensures optimum comfort.

It features a fleece wither area to prevent rubbing, front surcingle chest closure, adjustable surcingles and a fillet string.

RRP From £23.09 Purchase here


Weatherbeeta Sherpa Fleece Cooler Standard Neck

Weatherbeeta Sherpa Fleece Cooler Standard Neck

Colours: Maroon/white, dark blue/white

Sizes: 5ft-7ft 3in

A beautiful and stylish cooler ideal for travelling, at a show and cooling after exercise.

The soft, breathable and highly wickable fleece has a warm luxurious thermal sherpa fleece lining with a cosy 300g of polyfill and Cozi Collar for additional comfort.

This cooler features a single adjustable buckle with clip front closure and touch tape that’s easy to use, plus low cross surcingles and tail cord.

RRP £99.99 Purchase here


Masta Horse Fleece Rug Standard Neck

Masta Horse Fleece Rug Standard Neck

Colour: Black/ silver

Sizes: 4ft 6in – 7ft 6in

This stylish rug is made from breathable, wicking fleece fabric with a soft anti-pill finish.

Ideal for travelling, in the stable, after bathing or for cooling down after exercise.

The anti-rub lining at the chest and fleece wither pad reduces any unwanted pressure or rubbing.

The rug has twin surcingle fastenings to the front, cross surcingles and a fillet string. It’s finished with metallic silver piping and a wide binding with self-fleece stitch detail for a smart finish.

RRP £41.95 (members price) or £60 Purchase here


Stormx Original Mesh Cooler Rug

Colour: Navy/grey

StormX Original Mesh Cooler

StormX Original Mesh Cooler

Sizes: 4ft 6in to 7ft

This cooler is made from lightweight breathable fabric that wicks moisture away from the skin to ensure your horse doesn’t catch a chill. Features include a fleece withers area, twin chest closures, adjustable surcingles and a fillet string to ensure the rug stays in place.

RRP: £20.99 Purchase here


Protechmasta Therapy Cooler Rug

Colour: Black

Protechmasta Therapy Cooler

Protechmasta Therapy Cooler

Sizes: 4ft 6in-7ft 6in

This rug features a ceramic-infused lining that emits a safe form of far infrared radiation (FIR). This is a natural process which is scientifically proven to gently and safely assist blood circulation, thereby helping to regulate body temperature, support healthy joints and soft tissues, maintain healthy blood flow, ease muscle tension, support recovery and help to keep structures and functions sound.

This cooler rug’s wicking air mesh outer allows optimum airflow, making it ideal for use all year round.

RRP: £118.30 (offer price) Purchase here 


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