Product Overview
The Shires Tempest Original Fleece Rug Navy is a polar fleece horse rug featuring breathable moisture-wicking fabric and an adjustable fastening system for use after exercise, bathing and travelling. Designed to help manage moisture whilst providing lightweight coverage, it serves an important role in everyday horse care when a horse has worked, been washed or requires a practical stable layer. The fleece construction, secure fit and easy-care design have made this style of rug a long-standing yard essential for many horse owners.
Key Features
- Polar fleece fabric that helps wick excess moisture away from the coat after exercise or bathing.
- Breathable construction that supports everyday temperature management while the horse is stabled or travelling.
- SupaFleece wither pad that provides additional cushioning around an area prone to pressure and rubbing.
- Lined chest and shoulder sections for a smoother feel where the rug comes into regular contact with the coat.
- Adjustable cross surcingles and twin chest straps for a secure and practical fit.
- Rope fillet string that helps keep the rug correctly positioned during use.
Why Riders Choose This
- Useful as an everyday cooler rug after riding and training sessions.
- Practical for use when travelling to lessons, clinics and competitions.
- Easy-care fleece construction suits regular yard use.
- Secure fastening arrangement helps keep the rug neatly in place.
- Suitable as part of a general horse rug collection throughout the year.
Fit & Sizing Guidance
Available in a wide range of rug sizes. Choose your horse's usual rug size for the intended fit and adjust the chest straps and surcingles as required.
Care Instructions
Machine washable. Always follow the manufacturer's care instructions. Allow the rug to dry fully before storage.
Heritage Notes
Fleece rugs remain one of the most widely used pieces of horsewear in British yards, valued for their versatility after riding, washing and travelling.
Design Notes
The rug uses a traditional cooler-rug layout with a full-body fleece panel, twin chest fastenings, adjustable cross surcingles and a rear fillet string. Lined chest and shoulder sections are combined with a SupaFleece wither pad, while the overall cut is designed to provide practical coverage without unnecessary complexity.
Materials
Main Fabric: 100% polyester polar fleece. Features a SupaFleece wither pad, lined chest and lined shoulder sections.
Who This Is For
Designed for use after exercise, after bathing, during travel, whilst stabled and during routine horse management where a fleece cooler rug is appropriate.
Closing Notes
A practical fleece cooler rug designed to support everyday horse management after exercise, bathing and travel.
Technical Feature Summary
› 100% polyester polar fleece
› Moisture-wicking construction
› Breathable fabric
› SupaFleece wither pad
› Lined chest section
› Lined shoulder section
› Twin chest straps
› Adjustable cross surcingles
› Rope fillet string