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Do Fly Rugs Really Work? How They Protect Horses from Flies and Midges

Posted in: Practical Horse Rug Guides

03/08/2026

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Fly rugs are one of the most common ways horse owners protect their horses from flies, midges and other biting...

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Best Winter Horse Rugs for Australian Conditions

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03/08/2026

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Learn how to choose the best winter horse rugs for Australian conditions, including rug weights, layering tips, and...

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How to Choose the Right Waterproof Horse Rainsheet

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03/08/2026

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Learn how waterproof horse rainsheets protect your horse from rain while staying lightweight and breathable. This...

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When Should Horses Wear a Rainsheet?

Posted in: Seasonal Horse Rug Care

03/05/2026

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Horse owners often wonder when the right time is to use a rainsheet. While these lightweight waterproof rugs are...

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The Complete Guide to Horse Rainsheets: When and Why to Use One

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03/05/2026

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Horse rainsheets are an essential part of many horse owners’ rugging systems, especially during the changing seasons....

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Horse Rug Advice

Choosing the right horse rug isn’t always simple — fit, fabric, season, climate and your horse’s individual needs all matter.

Our Horse Rug Education hub is designed to help horse owners make confident, informed decisions when buying horse rugs. Here you’ll find practical guides, expert insights and easy-to-understand explanations covering everything from fly repellent horse rugs and IR3535 technology, to rug sizing, filling weights, waterproofing, breathability, and real-world performance in Australian conditions.

Whether you’re looking for the best horse rugs for summer, comparing mesh vs waterproof rugs, or trying to understand what actually makes a rug fit properly, these articles are written to answer the questions horse owners are already asking — without jargon or guesswork.

This category focuses on:

How different horse rugs work and when to use them
Understanding materials, technology and construction
Choosing the right rug for your horse’s size, shape and environment
Reducing rubbing, discomfort and poor fit
Helping you buy horse rugs online with confidence

All education is based on real horses, real paddocks, and real testing, so you can trust the advice — and the rugs.

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What to Do When Your Horse is Shivering

Posted in: Horse Rug Advice, Seasonal Horse Rug Care

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Is your horse shivering in the cold? Learn how to respond quickly, prevent future chills, and keep your horse warm, dry, and comfortable all winter long.

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Common Insects That Affect Horses in Australia (And How to Protect Your Horse)

Posted in: Horse Rug Advice, Product Technology, Seasonal Horse Rug Care

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Insects can inflict painful bites and cause skin irritation, infections, or allergic reactions. Some pests, like ticks, may carry debilitating diseases, while others, such as bot flies, lay eggs that hatch into larvae and lead to digestive issues.

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How to Stay Cool When Training Goes Wrong: Keeping Your Patience with Your Horse

Posted in: Horse Rug Advice, Behind The Scenes

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We’ve all been there .... you have a training session planned, but your horse isn’t cooperating, things aren’t going as expected, and frustration starts creeping in. Training horses requires patience, understanding, and a cool head, but sometimes, despite our best efforts, things just don’t go smoothly. So, what do you do when training goes sideways? Instead of letting frustration take over, here’s how to stay calm, reset, and turn things around for both you and your horse.

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Sharing the love of horses

Posted in: Horse Rug Advice, Behind The Scenes

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Here’s what equine enthusiast Kerry Gibson knows: she loves her horses, so much so that she named her horse rug business ‘Love my Horse’. But it doesn’t stop there; to reinforce her passion for her work, she even made sure the logo for her business included a love heart in it. And, she is the proud owner of a beautiful mare, who was expecting to give birth soon.

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