Shires Miniature Highlander (200 g)

Item No. KW70863
3.7 out of 5 Customer Rating
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Shires Miniature Highlander (200 g)

Item No. KW70863
3.7 out of 5 Customer Rating
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$59.50

Cut for the unique proportions of minis and foals, these Highlander blankets provide the same high quality warmth and dryness as their larger counterparts. Featuring 600D outer, double adjustable chest buckles, adjustable cross surcingles, tail strap and tail flap. Fully lined with taped seams and 200g of poly-fill. PFC free, waterproof, breathable and machine washable.

  • ShireTex 600 Denier ripstop outer shell
  • 200g poly-fill
  • Waterproof and breathable
  • Two buckle front closure with velcro
  • Crossed surcingles
  • Adjustable, removable tail strap
  • Tail flap

Buying the right size of rug

When buying any rug for your horse to wear, fit is key, and should never be underestimated. If you’ve bought the most amazing rug with a whole range of features it could potentially cause more harm than good if it is ill fitting.

The good news is that it is not hard to achieve a good fit - here are our top tips:

Measure your horse before you go out to your local tack shop. This can be done with a tape measure. Simply put one end of the tape in the centre of your horse’s chest and the other end on the horse's buttocks where you would expect the rug to finish.

Horse rugs are sized in centimetres, inches or feet and inches - make sure you check what size rug you are getting as a 66" will not fit a 6'6" horse.

When you've bought the rug, take it home and try it on your horse over a clean bedsheet or clean summer sheet - make sure you leave all the tags on. If the rug fits then remove the tags and use, if not, you might be able to return the rug to the retail outlet you purchased it from as long as it is in a saleable condition- check with your retailer at the time you purchase the rug.

Horse Rug Size Chart
Bottom measurement (feet) 3'9" 4'0" 4'3" 4'6" 4'9" 5'0" 5'3" 5'6" 5'9" 6'0" 6'3" 6'6" 6'9" 7'0" 7'3"

Bottom measurement (inches)

45" 48" 51" 54" 57" 60" 63" 66" 69" 72" 75" 78" 81" 84" 87"
Back measurement (cm) 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 145 150 155 165 170

 

A badly fitting rug will slip and could cause discomfort or even injury for the horse, and could result in damage to the rug itself.

How can I tell if the rug fits?

The rug should fit well over the withers and the shoulders so that the horse can move freely without the rug slipping back.

The straps should be tight enough to hold the rug in place, but not so tight that they cause the rug’s shape to distort on the horse’s back. If too tight they may cause pressure points around the horse’s chest and wither area.

Cross surcingles should be fastened so you can fit a hand’s breadth between the surcingles and the horse’s body. This means that the straps are tight enough to prevent legs becoming caught should the horse lie down, but not so tight to cause discomfort.

If the rug has leg straps, they should be fastened so that the left strap is passed around the left hind leg and fastened back to the left side. The right strap should then pass around the right hind leg, loop through the left strap, and then fasten to the right side. There should be about 4-5” between the strap and the horse’s leg to prevent the rug slipping without causing the horse any discomfort.

Free Shipping on Orders over $99

We offer FREE standard shipping on all orders over $99.00. Orders under $99 qualify for affordable $8.00 flat rate shipping. Overweight and oversize additional shipping charges may apply. See our Shipping Page for full details.

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Live in New England and want your order delivered tomorrow? We offer affordable next-business day service by FedEx including delivery on Saturday for a flat rate of $11.99 for orders under $99, or just $2.99 for orders over $99. Overweight and oversize additional shipping charges may apply. See our Shipping Page for full details.

Additional Shipping Charges

Some of our items are heavy or oversized and may require additional shipping charges.

Overweight Items

Additional shipping charges for overweight items are calculated based on the total shipping weight of all overweight items. The amount charged is based the weight and shipping distance. See our Shipping Page for full details.

Oversize Items

Additional shipping charges for oversize items are calculated on a per product basis based on the chart below. To determine which zone your address is in, please refer to our Shipping Page for full details.

 Oversize Product Class 

 Zone A 

 Zone B 

 Zone C 

 Oversize Group 1

 $4.50

 $6.50

 $9.00

 Oversize Group 2

 $9.00

 $11.00

 $13.00

 Oversize Group 3

 $11.00

 $15.50

 $18.00

 Oversize Group 4

 $15.50

 $18.00

 $20.00

 Oversize Group 5

 $22.00

 $27.50

 $33.00

 Oversize Group 6

 $33.00

 $38.50

 $44.00

 Oversize Group 7

 $44.00

 $55.00

 $66.00