Premier Equine Heavyweight Turnout Rugs

Premier Equine heavyweight turnout rugs are the ones you reach for when it is cold, wet and windy and your horse is out for hours at a time. This collection holds 11 Premier Equine turnout rugs, from the 400g Buster Hardy Half Neck at £173.70 up to the Titan Trio Complete 4 in 1 set at £408.60, with fills of 300g, 400g, 420g and 450g and sizes running from 5ft 0 to 7ft 3. Every rug here is waterproof outerwear built for turnout, not stable use.

Which Premier Equine heavyweight turnout rug should I choose?

The three things that separate these rugs are the fill weight, whether the neck is covered, and how the neck is attached. Use the table to narrow it down, then check the size chart on the product page.

How much difference does 400g make against 450g?

Fill weight is measured in grams per square metre, so a 450g rug carries roughly an eighth more insulation than a 400g rug and noticeably more than a 300g one. In practice the jump from 400g to 450g matters most for clipped horses, older horses, fine-coated types and anything living out overnight in a hard frost. A native pony in full winter coat is usually better served by the 300g or 400g options, because over-rugging leaves a horse sweating under a waterproof shell.

Neck coverage often adds more real warmth than an extra 50g of fill. A combo or neck-cover rug closes the gap along the crest where rain otherwise runs in, so a 400g combo can feel warmer in bad weather than a 450g rug with a bare neck.

What does "combo" mean on a turnout rug?

On this collection, "combo" rugs such as the Buster Storm 400g Combo Turnout Rug with Classic Neck have the neck built into the rug as one piece. Rugs listed "with neck cover", such as the Titan 450g Turnout Rug with Snug-Fit Neck Cover, come supplied with a matching neck section so you can run the rug with or without it. The Buster Hardy 400g Half Neck sits between the two, extending part-way up the neck. The Titan 450g Original Turnout Rug is the plain body rug in the range.

Snug-fit or classic neck?

Snug-fit necks are cut closer to the horse and sit tighter to the crest, which suits horses that push their heads through hedges or under fences. Classic necks are a more generous cut with more room at the throat, which many owners prefer for horses that eat with their heads down for long stretches. Both are represented here in the Buster and Buster Storm ranges.

What size do I need?

Rug sizes in the UK are measured in feet and inches from the centre of the chest, along the side of the body, to the point of the buttock. Measure with the horse standing square on level ground and round up if you fall between two sizes. Stock in this collection runs from 5ft 0 through to 7ft 3 depending on the rug and colour, so check the size options listed on the product you have chosen. If you are between sizes or fitting an unusually broad or narrow horse, get in touch and our team will help.

How do I look after a heavyweight turnout rug?

Brush off dried mud rather than scrubbing wet, and let a soaked rug dry naturally before folding it away. Wash with a proofing-safe rug wash rather than household detergent, which strips the waterproof finish, and re-proof at the end of each season. Check the surcingles, leg straps and chest fastenings weekly, because a hanging strap is the most common cause of damage on a turned-out rug. Store rugs clean and fully dry over summer to avoid mildew on the lining.

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Last reviewed 2026-07-24 by the Just Horse Riders team.