Horseware Stable Rugs
Heavyweight Stable Rugs
Lightweight to heavyweight stable rugs for every temperature.
Horseware Heavyweight Stable Rugs
Which Horseware heavyweight stable rug should you buy?
For most clipped horses stabled through a UK winter, a 400g stable rug is the sensible starting point. In this collection that means the Horseware Rambo Stable 400G at £134.95, the Horseware Rambo Optimo Stable 400G at £189.95, the Horseware Easy-Layer Stable Plus 400G at £147.95 or the Horseware Newmarket Cosy Stable 400G at £129.95. If your barn stays milder, a 350g rug such as the Horseware Amigo Ripstop Insulator Stable 350G at £95.95 is usually enough. For the coldest, draughtiest yards, the Horseware Amigo Ripstop Insulator Plus Stable 550G at £138.95 is the warmest rug here.
This collection holds 9 Horseware stable rugs, spanning 350g to 550g fill, priced from £95.95. Every rug listed below is a stable rug, so it is built for indoor use rather than turnout in the rain.
In a hurry?
- Cheapest way in: Horseware Amigo Ripstop Insulator Stable 350G – £95.95
- Best all-round 400g: Horseware Rambo Stable 400G – £134.95
- Warmest here: Horseware Amigo Ripstop Insulator Plus Stable 550G – £138.95
- Layering system: Horseware Easy-Layer Stable Plus 400G – £147.95
- Premium fit: Horseware Rambo Optimo Stable Plus 400G – £249.95
- Traditional look: Horseware Newmarket Cosy Stable 400G – £129.95
Not sure on fill weight or size? Get in touch and our team will help.
How do the Horseware stable rugs in this collection compare?
| Rug | Fill | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseware Amigo Ripstop Insulator Stable 350G | 350g | £95.95 | Milder stables, unclipped or lightly clipped horses |
| Horseware Amigo Ripstop Insulator Plus Stable 350G | 350g | £121.95 | 350g warmth with the upgraded Plus spec |
| Horseware Rhino Stable 350G Vl | 350g | £121.95 | 350g warmth with a vari-layer style build |
| Horseware Newmarket Cosy Stable 400G | 400g | £129.95 | Classic striped look, everyday winter stabling |
| Horseware Rambo Stable 400G | 400g | £134.95 | The standard clipped-horse choice |
| Horseware Amigo Ripstop Insulator Plus Stable 550G | 550g | £138.95 | Cold, draughty yards and horses that feel it |
| Horseware Easy-Layer Stable Plus 400G | 400g | £147.95 | Riders who want to layer up and down as weather swings |
| Horseware Rambo Optimo Stable 400G | 400g | £189.95 | Premium build for horses in hard work |
| Horseware Rambo Optimo Stable Plus 400G | 400g | £249.95 | Top-of-range Optimo spec |
What does "heavyweight" actually mean on a stable rug?
The gram figure in the name is the fill weight — how much insulating wadding sits inside the rug. It is not the weight of the whole rug. A 350g rug carries less fill than a 550g rug, so it traps less warm air against the horse.
Is 350g heavyweight, or do you need 400g?
In everyday yard language, 300–350g is often called mediumweight-to-heavy and 400g and above is firmly heavyweight. The honest answer is that the label matters far less than your own stable. A well-sealed, sheltered barn full of horses stays noticeably warmer overnight than a single open-fronted box on an exposed hill. Two horses on the same yard can genuinely need different weights.
Does clipping change the answer?
Yes. Clipping removes coat that the horse was using as insulation, so a clipped horse generally needs more rug than an unclipped one in the same stable. The more you take off — a full clip versus a bib or trace clip — the more you are replacing with fabric.
How do you check you have picked the right weight?
Slide a hand under the rug at the shoulder and behind the wither. Warm and dry is right. Cold to the touch suggests you are under-rugged; damp, clammy or sweaty suggests you are over-rugged and the horse is having to lose heat. Shivering, tucked-up posture or a horse standing hunched at the back of the box are all worth acting on.
Over-rugging is as real a problem as under-rugging. A horse sweating under a 550g rug in a mild spell will be uncomfortable and may end up damp underneath, which then chills it. If a horse is losing condition, is elderly, or seems cold despite sensible rugging, speak to your vet — rugs support a horse's comfort but they do not replace veterinary advice on weight, teeth or health.
Stable rug or turnout rug?
Stable rugs, including every rug in this collection, are made for indoor use. They are not waterproof, so they are not designed to go out in the field in wet weather. If your horse is out overnight you want a turnout rug instead, or a stable rug used as a liner under a turnout where the design allows it.
Where does the Easy-Layer fit?
The Horseware Easy-Layer Stable Plus 400G at £147.95 is built around layering, which suits yards where the temperature swings a lot between a mild afternoon and a hard frost overnight. Rather than buying three separate rugs, you adjust what you put on.
How do you measure a horse for a Horseware rug?
Measure from the centre of the chest, along the side of the horse, to the point of the buttock — keeping the tape level and following the body shape. That measurement in feet and inches is your rug size. The rugs here run in the usual 6in steps from 5ft 6 upwards, with the larger sizes varying by product and colour.
If your horse falls between sizes, or is a shape that is hard to fit — high wither, big shoulder, very round barrel — get in touch and our team will help you pick.
Horseware stable rugs: common questions
What weight stable rug does a clipped horse need in winter?
For most clipped horses in a normal UK stable, 400g is the usual starting point — that covers the Horseware Rambo Stable 400G at £134.95 and the Horseware Newmarket Cosy Stable 400G at £129.95. In a sheltered, well-filled barn a 350g rug such as the Horseware Amigo Ripstop Insulator Stable 350G at £95.95 is often enough. On a cold, draughty yard, or for a fully clipped horse that visibly feels the cold, step up to the Horseware Amigo Ripstop Insulator Plus Stable 550G at £138.95. Check by feeling under the rug at the shoulder rather than going by the number alone.
What is the difference between a 350g and a 400g Horseware stable rug?
The number is the fill weight — the amount of insulating wadding inside. A 400g rug holds more fill than a 350g rug, so it traps more warm air and is the warmer option. In practice the jump between the two is modest, and your stable, your horse's clip and its age matter just as much. If you are choosing between the Horseware Rhino Stable 350G Vl at £121.95 and the Horseware Rambo Stable 400G at £134.95, the 400g is the safer bet for a clipped horse and the 350g the better bet for a milder barn.
Can I use a Horseware stable rug for turnout?
No — stable rugs are not waterproof and are designed for indoor use. Putting one out in the rain leaves you with a soaked, heavy rug and a cold horse. If your horse is turned out in wet weather you need a turnout rug. Some riders use a stable rug as an under-layer beneath a turnout where the two are designed to work together, but the stable rug should not be the outer layer in the field.
Which is the cheapest Horseware heavyweight stable rug you sell?
The Horseware Amigo Ripstop Insulator Stable 350G is the lowest-priced rug in this collection at £95.95. Next up are the Horseware Amigo Ripstop Insulator Plus Stable 350G and the Horseware Rhino Stable 350G Vl, both £121.95, then the Horseware Newmarket Cosy Stable 400G at £129.95. Prices across the 9 rugs here run from £95.95 up to £249.95 for the Horseware Rambo Optimo Stable Plus 400G.
How do I know if my horse is over-rugged?
Put a hand under the rug at the shoulder and behind the wither. It should feel warm and dry. Damp, clammy or sweaty skin means the horse is working to lose heat and the rug is too warm for the conditions — swap to a lighter fill or leave the rug off. Cold skin, shivering or a hunched stance point the other way. Check at the same time each evening so you are comparing like with like, and if a horse seems persistently cold or is losing condition, ask your vet.
How do I measure my horse for the right rug size?
Run a soft tape from the centre of the chest, along the horse's side, to the point of the buttock, keeping it level and following the body. The result in feet and inches is your rug size — so a horse measuring 6ft 3 takes a 6ft 3 rug. Sizes in this collection start at 5ft 6 and rise in 6in steps, with the top size varying by rug and colourway. If your horse measures between two sizes or has an awkward shape to fit, get in touch and our team will help.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-24 by the Just Horse Riders team.