New Zealand Canvas Lightweight Turnout Rug | Blue 18oz Wool Lined
Coming soon - Will be Royal Blue Colour. Pictures updated when stock arrives.
Traditional New Zealand Canvas Lightweight Turnout Rug
Made from a tough 18oz Ripstop Canvas, traditional wax proofing & wool blanket lining.
Matching neck covers available
5'9 & 6'0 = Medium Neck Cover
6'3 & 6'6 = Large Neck Cover
6'9 + = XL Neck Cover
Ideally suited for autum and spring for most horses.
Please read about canvas care here
Nathan's Notes: Canvas rugs are not for everyone, or every horse. However, in the right situation they are ideal for keeping your horse protected comfortably and can last for years and years.
Canvas is really good for regulating temperature, which means it is more comfortable in warmer weather but will also stay warm when the temperature drops. This means it can be used anywhere from poor summer weather, all spring and autumn to good winter weather.
They are waterproofed using wax, very similar to wax jackets & oil skin coats which are still very popular with us humans today. The downside to this method is that it is not as waterproof as good quality synthetic horse rugs which have a waterproof membrane, so in persistent heavy rain, they can leak and get heavy. In New Zealand when they know heavy rain is coming, they either put a showeproof rug under the canvas or a rain sheet over the canvas. They also need to be reproofed every year to maintain this protection. This is best done spraying the proofing on the outside of the rug, avoiding wash in proofing at all times.
Canvas is heavy, but not as heavy as it used to be. I would say they are no heavier than a proper winter weight synthetic rug. The difference is the fit, and if they don't fit right, they are more prone to rubbing. A Canvas rug is like a fitted coat, where a synthetic rug is like a sleeping bag with straps. Our NZ Patterns are based on Thoroughbred horses and Thoroughbred crosses. Race horse trainers and polo teams love them for their versatility and durability, but they wont fit every breed horse well.
Lastly, well designed canvas rugs dont need belly straps to stay on. Our rug designs are still very similar to what my grandad was making in the 1970's. They are as tried and tested as you can get, it really just comes down to if they fit your horse and are you ok having a rug you can't clean in a washing machine.
Same day despatch
We despatch the same day if you place your order before 1pm on a weekday. Other orders are despatched the next working day.
We use Royal Mail or DPD recorded services to ensure safe and efficient delivery of all of our orders.
* Prices are exclusive of VAT*
| UK Service | Cost | Delivery Estimate |
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Royal Mail - Under 0.75kg EG. 1 x Calf Jacket or 2 x Lamb Coats or 2 x Sheep Sheets |
£4.50 | 2 to 3 Working Days |
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Royal Mail - Under 2kg EG. 1 x Horse Rug or 3 x Calf Jackets |
£6.00 | 2 to 3 Working Days |
| DPD Next Day - Upto 25kg | £8.00 | Next Working Day |
| DPD NI / S Highlands- Upto 25kg | £15.00 | 2 Working Days |
| Europe Service | Cost | Delivery Estimate |
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DPD Euro Zone 1 - Upto 25kg - Belgium, Czech, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Luxembourg, Germany |
£13.00 | 2 to 3 Working Days |
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DPD Euro Zone 2 - Upto 25kg - Austria, Denmark, Hungary, France |
£15.00 | 2 to 5 Working Days |
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DPD Euro Zone 3 - Upto 25kg - Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Portugal |
£19.00 | 2 to 5 Working Days |
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DPD Euro Zone 4 - Upto 25kg - Bulgaria, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Romania, Serbia |
£30.00 | 4 to 8 Working Days |
| International | Cost | Delivery Estimate |
| USA Sample upto 0.8kg | £11.00 | 14 Days |
| USA over 0.8kg - We are working on standardising rates. Until then, please ask for quote. | P.O.A | 7 to 14 Days |
| Worldwide Sample upto 0.8kg | £21.00 | 14 to 21 Days |
All over the world people measure animals in different ways, along the back, around the chest and hind legs or by weight.
We are based in the UK, but from New Zealand, where we measure all of our products along the back of the animal, neck to tail, then work out the correct conversion. If you get confused or have any questions about our sizing, please get in touch.
HORSE RUG SIZE GUIDE
Standard size horses this guide will be accurate.
| Horse Rug Size Guide (hands) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14.2 | 15 | 16 | 16.2 | 17 | 18 |
| UK Rug Size in feet (b) | 5' | 5'3 | 5'6 | 5'9 | 6'0 | 6'3 | 6'6 | 6'9 | 7' | 7'3 |
| Bottom measurement in Inches | 60" | 63" | 66" | 69" | 72" | 75" | 78" | 81" | 84" | 87" |
| Bottom measurement in CM | 152 | 160 | 168 | 175 | 183 | 191 | 198 | 206 | 213 | 221 |
| NZ Rug Size in feet (a) | 3'6 | 3'9 | 4'0 | 4'3 | 4'6 | 4'9 | 5'0 | 5'3 | 5'6 | 5'9 |
| Back measurement in Inches | 42" | 45" | 48" | 51" | 54" | 57" | 60" | 63" | 66" | 69" |
| Back measurement in CM | 106 | 114 | 122 | 130 | 137 | 145 | 152 | 160 | 168 | 175 |
CALF JACKET SIZE GUIDE
Measurements are taken along the back, neck to tail.
Smaller Breeds like Jersey's can use the small size for new borns.
Holstein's would use the medium for new borns and small for premature & twins.
Larger Breeds like Belgium Blue's would be better using the Large for new borns and medium for premature & twins.
Our New Zealand style canvas jackets are measured in feet and inches and tend to be used for longer periods outdoors during spring. (New Zealand Farming System)
2'0 = 24" Medium , 2'3 = 27" Large , 2'6 = 31" X Large
SHEEP COAT SIZE GUIDE
Measurements are taken along the back, neck to tail.
Rams will generally need 36" & 39"
Lambs will generally use 22" & 24"
Different breeds come in differnt shapes, but as long as the measurment along the back is used, we are in the right starting point. If the sheep breed is smaller in the front and not much of a chest, these may need to have a dart/ seam stictched into the neck area for a better fit. If the breed is very solid and extra chunky, you could go 1 size up to allow for the extra room needed.
