Olive Fleece Rug

Our Olive fleece rug is useful when travelling or after bathing, it is also ideal for use after exercise or as an extra layer. This polar fleece has great wicking properties to draw moisture away from the horse and prevent them from catching a chill. The fabric traps air to help with insulation, keeping the horse warm and comfortable even when wet. Olive is also lined at the chest to prevent rubbing.

The Meaning Behind The Name

Our Olive fleece is named after a welsh pony who stole all of our hearts. Olive wasn’t your typical welsh, she had the heart of lion and would turn her hoof to anything. Esther our Founding Director produced her from a foal through to the age of 5 when she was sold to a young girl to teach her the ropes. Although only young she had a wise head on her shoulders and went on to give her young rider the confidence to achieve her dreams. Unfortunately in October 2017 Olive passed away at the very young age of 7. She was and will continue to be loved by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her.

 

Hand washing is best.

Never use detergent or bleach as it can damage the waterproof coating.

Out turnout rugs boast a 3000mm waterproof and the breathability ranges from 3000-8000 MVT (Molar Value Transmission). The MVT is measured in gms/m2/24 Hours. The higher the MVT value the more breathable the fabric is.

All turnouts have a PU coating inside which is Hydrophilic (Water Loving) in nature, drawing excess sweat and moisture to it. The temperature difference between the air inside and outside of the rug then forces moisture outwards. During heavy rain fall the pores in the outer layer of the rug are covered in water making it impossible for air inside the rug to escape, at that moment in time the rug is in a 0 breathability state, causing sweat inside the rug, this can sometimes be mistaken for a leaking rug.