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As a horse owner, there are lots of decisions to make about the rugs and accessories your horse needs particularly during changeable summer weather. While it’s exciting that there are so many different products to choose from on the market, this can also be a bit overwhelming.

This is where the concept of a capsule wardrobe comes into play. Just as a capsule wardrobe streamlines your own personal clothing collection by focusing on essential, versatile pieces, building a capsule wardrobe for your new horse can simplify kitting them out by prioritising key items with multiple uses. A capsule wardrobe also allows you to invest in quality items that will serve you and your horse for many years to come.

Our 2024 Spring Summer collection focuses on staples for stable, turnout, fly, competition and travel essentials that will stand the test of time. Our newly released Signature Collection is an ideal foundation for a capsule competition look. It’s easy to create a cohesive look with these elevated essentials thanks to the coordinated colourways. Check out some of our suggestions to begin building your new horse’s capsule wardrobe.

Bringing Home Your New Horse: Travel Essentials

Horseware® Signature Leather Headcollar and Lead Rope

Putting the headcollar on your new horse for the first time to bring them home is a memorable moment. Make it extra special with this luxurious leather headcollar. The Horseware branded name plate can also be removed and customised on the reverse side with your horse’s name. Smart for shows yet durable enough for everyday use, this headcollar is a great starting point for a capsule wardrobe.

Key features:

  • High-quality leather
  • Softly padded headpiece
  • Buckles on both sides and under the chin for an adjustable fit
  • Customisable name plate
  • Available in Black or Brown

Pair the headcollar with the matching Signature Lead Rope which is stylish but hardwearing to withstand daily wear and tear. It also features a metal ID which can be personalised with your horse’s name or other information.

Horseware® Signature Leather Headcollar and Lead RopeHorseware® Signature Leather Headcollar and Lead Rope

Rambo® Travel Series

Bring your new horse home in comfort with the Rambo® Travel Series. Thoughtfully designed for travel, the rug features a quilted, microfibre outer with fleece lined top section for warmth and moisture wicking, while the sides are mesh for maximum airflow and ventilation. The rug is also ideal as a cooler after exercise, making it a great addition to your horse’s capsule wardrobe.

Key features:

  • Quilted, microfibre outer and polar fleece lined top section (50g)
  • Mesh sides for airflow and increased breathability
  • Shine enhancing lining on the shoulder and tail flap
  • Leather front buckle closure
  • Adjustable dual surcingles
  • Dual-leg arches for freedom of movement
  • Extra wide tail flap for protection while travelling
  • Wipe clean tail cord
  • Available in Burgundy or Navy
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Horseware® Signature Travel Boots

Protect your horse’s legs on the journey to their new home with the Horseware® Signature Travel Boots. You’ll have peace of mind thanks to the superior protection and fit that these boots offer against bumps and scrapes. The boots will also come in handy when you travel to competitions, fun rides or clinics

Key features:

  • Hybrid construction with breathable air mesh panels for airflow and temperature regulation
  • Elasticated straps for a secure fit
  • Reinforced protection pads around the pastern and fetlock areas
  • Reflective piping for enhanced visibility at night
  • Available in Navy or Hunter Green
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Time to Saddle Up: Riding Accessories

Once your new horse is home you’ll want to get riding! Whether you love matchy matchy or classic colours are more your style, we have accessories to suit.

Horseware® Signature Saddle Pad

If your new horse didn’t arrive with a saddle, arrange for an appointment with a saddle fitter. It’s also worth checking the fit even if your horse did come with a saddle so you can be confident everything is right before cracking on. Complement your saddle with the Horseware® Signature Saddle Pad, available in both Jumping and Dressage cuts to suit your needs. The moisture wicking lining ensures comfort all year round and the pad washes easily in a washing machine at home so it can remain a key part of your capsule wardrobe.

Key features:

  • Soft brushed lining to wick away sweat
  • Breathable design for optimal airflow
  • Reinforced girth patch for durability
  • Girth strap and D-ring tab keep the saddle pad secure
  • Available in Burgundy, Navy, White or Hunter Green
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Horseware® Signature Ear Net

Pair the Saddle Pad with a matching Horseware® Signature Ear Net for a super smart look. Designed with stretchy fabric, the ear net adjusts to the shape and size of your horse’s ears to keep irritating insects at bay and for optimum comfort.

Key features:

  • Hand crocheted from high-quality cotton
  • Stretch polyester material on the ears for excellent coverage and comfort
  • Contrast piping details
  • Suitable for different bridle styles, including wider anatomical bridles
  • Available in Black, Burgundy, Navy or Hunter Green
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Horseware® Ireland Signature Sport Cooler

After exercise, cool and dry your horse off with the Horseware® Ireland Signature Sport Cooler. The technical hybrid design combines a polycotton top section with net sides for fast evaporation of sweat and moisture. Similar to the Rambo® Travel Series, this rug is dual-purpose and can be used after exercise or during travel. The Rambo® Travel Series has a 50g fill so is ideal for cooler days, while the Horseware® Ireland Signature Sport Cooler has no fill and is better suited to warmer weather.

Key features:

  • Polycotton moisture wicking top section (no fill)
  • Net sides for increased breathability
  • Single front chest fastening
  • Adjustable dual surcingles
  • Available in Navy/Hunter Green
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Rugs for Your New Horse’s Capsule Wardrobe

Choosing the right rugs can be a tricky decision for a new horse. A capsule wardrobe should include some versatile rug options so you can be prepared for changing weather conditions. Here are some rugs to consider for your collection.

Amigo® Bravo 12 Turnout

For a turnout rug, the Amigo® Bravo 12 is a popular choice. It comes in a variety of different weights and is also compatible with the Horseware® liner system, giving you lots of flexibility to rug according to the conditions.

Key features:

  • Waterproof and breathable 1200 denier outer
  • Shine enhancing lining
  • Front leg arches for enhanced freedom of movement
  • Liner compatible
  • Tail strap and flap
  • Available with a detachable hood
  • Different front fastening options to suit your horse (straight front closure, V-front closure or disc front closure)
  • Available in new colourways this season
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Amigo® Bug Buster Fly Sheet

The warmer weather brings other challenges like fly season and UV rays. Horses with little or no pigmentation like greys, palominos and cremellos, or those with white markings can be more sensitive to UV rays and the risk of sunburn. Sunlight can also cause coat bleaching which is more noticeable on darker horses, such as bays, blacks, and even chestnuts. To protect your horse from UV rays and also bothersome flies, the Amigo® Bug Buster Fly Sheet is a useful addition to your capsule wardrobe.

Key features:

  • 65% UV protection
  • Made from strong, lightweight mesh polyester
  • Extra-wide belly flap and tail flap for enhanced coverage
  • Front and back leg arches for freedom of movement
  • Shoulder and mane lining to keep your horse’s skin healthy
  • Detachable, shaped neck cover for coverage even while in the grazing position
  • Compatible with the waterproof Fly Rug Liner for changing weather conditions
  • Available in Lavender, Azure Blue or Chalk
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Rambo® Stable Sheet

More than just another stable sheet, the Rambo® Stable Sheet has a cosy microfibre lining. This makes it ideal not only for use in the stable but to take the chill off when cooling down after exercise or for use while travelling.

Key features:

  • Durable 1000D ripstop outer
  • Classic cut neckline with straight front closures
  • Microfibre lining
  • Adjustable cross surcingles
  • Fillet string
  • Available in Navy or Black
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Capsule Wardrobe Organisation

Horseware® Signature Kit Bag

Keep all your horse riding kit protected in our waterproof carry bag, perfect for the busy equestrian on the go. The Horseware Signature Kit Bag provides versatile storage while traveling to competition or simply as a storage solution to ensure your items stay dry and clean.

Key features:

  • Waterproof and durable
  • Adjustable and removable back straps with a top handle
  • Versatile uses
  • Keep your kit dry and clean
  • Wipe clean material
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