Kentucky cooler rugs
You put a Kentucky cooler rug on after riding, after washing or during transport. The fleece absorbs moisture and wicks it to the outside so that your horse dries without getting cold. Many models have wither protection made of faux sheepskin, front closures, removable cross surcingles and a tail cord. They are available in pony size and from 80 to 165 cm.
Kentucky Horsewear sweat rugs size chart
To make it easier for you to choose the size of your new Kentucky sweat rug, you will find a practical size chart here.
| Measurements A to B | Measurements C to D |
|---|---|
| 70 cm | 106 cm / 42 inches / 3'6 Feet |
| 80 cm | 122 cm / 48 inches / 4'0 Feet |
| 90 cm | 137 cm / 54 inches / 4'6 Feet |
| 100 cm | 152 cm / 60 inches / 5'0 Feet |
| 110 cm | 160 cm / 63 inches / 5'3 Feet |
| 115 cm | 168 cm / 66 inches / 5'6 Feet |
| 125 cm | 175 cm / 69 inches / 5'9 Feet |
| 130 cm | 183 cm / 72 inches / 6'0 Feet |
| 140 cm | 191 cm / 75 inches / 6'3 Feet |
| 145 cm | 198 cm / 78 inches / 6'6 Feet |
| 155 cm | 206 cm / 81 inches / 6'9 Feet |
| 160 cm | 213 cm / 84 inches / 7'0 Feet |
| 165 cm | 221 cm / 87 inches / 7'3 Feet |
Which Kentucky cooler rug is right?
- Fleece Heavy and Show Heavy: thick fleece with a wool look. According to Kentucky, a clipped horse dries underneath in 5 to 10 minutes, an unclipped horse in 20 to 30 minutes. Shavings are easy to brush off.
- Vegan Wool and Show Vegan Wool: look like a classic wool rug but are made of vegan material, with faux sheepskin at the withers.
- Fleece and fleece rug with neck: the lighter rugs for every day. On the model with neck, a strap on the headcollar keeps the rug in position.
- Square Heavy and Square Stripes Heavy: multi-purpose rugs in the Kentucky check with a fold-over extended neck, also as an under rug or travel rug.
- Softshell: windproof and light, with mesh in the lower part. Ideal in the stable, at shows and during transport.
- 3D Spacer and 4D Spacer: very airy with a honeycomb structure, for cooling down, as a light travel rug or under another rug.
- PROtherm: quilted, with a comfort front closure and tail flap.
- Fleece with mesh and fly combo: fleece and mesh combined, good after washing in spring and summer.
For shows and transport
The cooler rug for prize-givings has only one front closure under a smooth Velcro flap. This leaves plenty of space to have sponsors or the yard name embroidered. The Transport Combo fleece rug has fleece with 150 g filling on the back and mesh on the sides.
Once your horse is dry, switch to a Kentucky stable rug or, for the field, a Kentucky turnout rug. You will find all brands under cooler rugs, more Kentucky products under Kentucky Horsewear and reduced models in the Kentucky Sale.
Until the coat is dry. Then take it off and, if needed, put on the stable rug or turnout rug. A damp cooler rug should not be left on overnight.
Kentucky measures the back length from the withers to the base of the tail. The cooler rugs are available in pony size and from 80 to 165 cm. If your horse is between two sizes, choose the larger one for cooler rugs.
The Heavy models are made of thicker fleece with a wool look and absorb more moisture. The light fleece and spacer rugs are suitable for milder days and for cooling down.
Yes. According to Kentucky, Softshell, Spacer, Square Heavy and the Transport Combo fleece rug are expressly also intended as travel rugs.
No. The wool look is polyester or vegan wool, and the wither protection is faux sheepskin.
The rugs are made of polyester and easy to care for. For the 4D Spacer, Kentucky specifies 30 degrees in the machine. Check the label of each model and let the rug air dry.