For more than a decade, Masterclip has been trusted by horse owners across the UK for robust, reliable clippers built to tackle even the densest winter coats. That commitment to quality, durability, and everyday practicality has shaped our identity from the beginning. As our reputation has grown, so too has the relationship we share with our customers and with that, an ever-increasing demand for products that support horses beyond clipping alone.
It felt only natural to evolve our offering in a way that complements our heritage. After countless requests for rugs that match the quality of our clippers, we are proud to introduce the next step in the Masterclip journey: the Masterclip Horse Rug Collection.
Designed in direct response to customer feedback, our new premium horse rug range combines long-standing equine expertise with modern fabrics and thoughtful engineering. Every rug has been crafted to deliver dependable warmth, waterproof protection, and reliable comfort at an affordable price, staying true to the values that built Masterclip from day one.
Whether you need a resilient turnout for the field, or a cosy stable layer for overnight warmth, the new Masterclip horse rug collection provides year-round comfort, confidence and protection your horse can rely on.
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Why Horses Need Rugs — Especially After Clipping
Clipping has many benefits for horses but essentially removes their natural insulating layer, making them more susceptible to cold temperatures, wind, and rain. A well-fitted horse rug helps to:
- Maintain body temperature when the horse isn't working.
- Prevent chills after riding or bathing
- Keep coats dry and clean
- Support a healthy coat shine
- Reduces energy loss to maintain body condition during cold weather
How To Choose the Right Rug Fill for the Temperature
Horse rugs can come in a variety of weights or fills but selecting the correct fill is crucial for your horse’s comfort. Our new horse rugs come in two different weights:
100g Lightweight Fill
- Ideal for spring and autumn temperatures
- Perfect for clipped horses needing a little extra warmth
- Suitable for milder nights in the stable
200g Mediumweight Fill
- Designed for colder winter months
- Suitable for clipped horses or those that feel the chill
- Offers reliable warmth indoors or outdoors
Each horse is individual and which weight of rug they need can vary in accordance to the environmental temperature, whether they have been clipped, their age, breed and body condition.
Types of Horse Rugs & Important Features to Look For
Understanding the difference between horse rug types helps you choose the right rug features for your horse’s needs. The two main types of horse rugs are turnout rugs for outdoor use and stable rugs for indoor use.
Features To Look For In Turnout Rugs
A horse turnout rug is made for protecting your horse from mud, wind, and the unpredictable British weather.
- Waterproofing: In the UK, fabrics need a minimum hydrostatic head rating of 1,500mm to be classed as waterproof, but this only offers basic protection during a light drizzle or brief showers. Ratings of 3,000–5,000mm provide far more reliable waterproofing in moderate to heavy rain. Masterclip turnout rugs meet this higher standard and include an extra waterproof layer for dependable, breathable protection in all weather.
- Hardwearing Denier: This is the measure of the fabric thickness. The higher the denier, the stronger the fabric will stand up to your horse rolling, playing and general wet conditions. For turnout rugs, a durable 1200D is ideal.
- Breathability: To reduce your horse sweating under the rug when the weather fluctuates throughout the day or they run around in the field.
- Anatomical Shaping & Shoulder Gussets: To best suit the contours of the horse's body, prevent rubbing and allow free movement, especially for horses with large shoulders.
- Adjustabilty: Fitted with adjustable straps to tailor the rug to the unique size of your horse.
Below: The Waterproofing ability of the Masterclip turnout rugs.
Features To Look For In Stable Rugs
Stable rugs are designed for undercover use. Since they don’t need to resist rain or mud, their main focus is warmth, breathability, and comfort. Stable rugs are ideal for keeping clipped horses warm overnight or for maintaining warmth indoors during colder seasons.
- Adjustability: Adjustable surcingles and secure front fastenings to keep the rug in place if the horse lies down or rolls.
- Quality Hardware: That is comfortable and durable when the horse lies down and that won’t rust from damp or soiling.
- Materials: A durable, smooth outer layer that is resistant to forage and bedding materials sticking to it.
- Consistent Warmth: Ensuring the padding doesn't bunch up leaving cold spots.
How to Measure a Horse for a Rug
Ensuring the right fit of rug for your horse is essential for their comfort, preventing rubbing, and reducing the rug from slipping.
To measure your horse correctly:
Stand your horse square on level ground.
Using a soft tape measure or piece of string, measure the from the centre of the chest, along the side of your horse's body, level to the point of the buttock where the back legs meet.
Use the measurement in cm or inches to determine the correct rug size.
Horse Rug Size Guide
Most horse rugs are sized in feet and inches. Once you have your horse's measurement in cm or inches you can use this to work out which size rug you'll need from the table below:
- 5’6" – 66" (Approx 168cm)
- 5’9" – 69" (Approx 175cm)
- 6’0" – 72" (Approx 183cm)
- 6’3" – 75" (Approx 191cm)
- 6’6" – 78" (Approx 198cm)
- 6’9" – 81" (Approx 206cm)
- 7’0" – 84" (Approx 213cm)
If your horse is between sizes, rounding up the largest size often ensures a more comfortable fit.
Rug Fitting Top Tip: When checking the fit of your new horse rug, make sure your horse is clean before trying it on. If that’s not practical, pop a lightweight sheet underneath to keep the rug protected. This helps to keep it free from hair and marks should you need to return it if the fit isn’t quite right. Please note that soiled items may void your right to return.
Explore the Masterclip Premium Horse Rug Range
Finished in classic navy, every Masterclip horse rug is crafted for reliability, performance, and everyday practicality. We have four rugs in our range including:
- 100g Turnout Rug – Lightweight waterproof protection for transitional seasons
- 200g Turnout Rug – Mediumweight warmth ideal for winter weather
- 100g Stable Rug – Soft, breathable indoor comfort, perfect for post clip coat care and milder nights.
- 200g Stable Rug – Cosy indoor warmth for colder conditions
Reusable Rug Storage Bag: Every rug in the Masterclip collection comes neatly packed inside a reusable horse rug storage bag. Perfect for keeping your rugs clean, organised, and protected between seasons.
Introducing the Masterclip Stable Rugs
The Masterclip stable rug range has been designed with comfort, warmth, and everyday practicality in mind, perfect for clipped horses and ideal for keeping your horse cosy during overnight stabling or cooler days indoors. Each rug offers a thoughtful blend of insulation, softness, and secure fit to maintain a healthy coat and steady body temperature.
Masterclip 100G Diamond Quilted Post-Clip Stable Rug
Lightweight, breathable, and wonderfully soft, the 100G Diamond Quilted Stable Rug is the perfect layer for freshly clipped horses. Designed to offer reliable warmth without bulk, it keeps your horse comfortable while the super soft, velvety lining supports coat health and maintaining that post-clip shine.
Key comfort and performance features:
- Gentle warmth (100G fill): Ideal for autumn, spring, or cooler stable days when your horse needs a little extra insulation after clipping.
- High warmth-to-weight ratio: Provides cosy protection without restricting movement or adding unnecessary bulk — perfect for everyday use.
- Diamond quilt design: Thermal pockets help distribute heat evenly, preventing cold spots and ensuring consistent insulation.
- Soft faux rabbit fur lining: A velvety lining that’s ultra-gentle on sensitive skin, reduces rubbing, and leaves the coat smooth and glossy.
- Faux fur lined neck: Extra cushioning around the withers protects the base of the mane and enhances overall comfort.
- Durable 420D outer: Hardwearing and resistant to daily wear, ideal for stable environments.
- Contoured shaping: Double darts at the quarters create a close, comfortable fit that stays in place.
- Adjustable surcingles and secure fastenings: Allow you to tailor the rug to your horse’s shape for a pressure-free fit.
- Easy-clean bungee fillet string: PVC-coated and wipes clean in seconds for fast stable management.
- Classic navy styling: Smart, timeless and show-ready, making it perfect for travel or show preparation.
- Comes in a reusable storage bag: Helps keep your rug tidy and protected between uses.
Best for: Horses that have just been clipped.
Ideal for: Autumn and spring. Can also be doubled up and used as a base layer beneath the 200G Padded Neck Stable Rug during colder months.
Masterclip 200G Padded Neck Stable Rug
For colder conditions or horses that feel the chill, the 200G Padded Neck Stable Rug offers dependable warmth with a luxurious, secure fit. With clipped horses in mind, the added padding around the neck and withers provides extra protection where clipped coats need it most.
Key comfort and performance features:
- Mediumweight insulation (200G): Provides reliable, cosier warmth for winter nights or chilly days indoors, without feeling overly heavy.
- High warmth-to-weight ratio: Keeps your horse snug while maintaining freedom of movement and comfort.
- Durable 600D ripstop outer: Tough enough to handle daily use, resisting scuffs and stable wear.
- Panelled construction: Ensures the fill stays evenly distributed, preventing cold patches and improving overall warmth.
- Padded neck: Offers extra comfort and protects the mane — ideal for clipped horses needing more insulation around sensitive areas.
- Fully adjustable front fastenings: Allow you to customise the fit across the chest and shoulders to avoid pressure points.
- Contoured shaping: Double darts at the quarters ensure a secure, ergonomic fit that moves with the horse.
- Adjustable surcingles: Keep the rug comfortably in place throughout the night.
- Wipe-clean bungee fillet string: Low-maintenance and stable-friendly.
- Smart navy finish with white binding: A polished look suitable for shows, travel, and everyday stable wear.
- Supplied with a reusable storage bag: Perfect for keeping the rug clean and organised off-season.
Best for: Chilly winter weather or clipped horses that require extra warmth.
Ideal for: Cosy winter warmth in the stable. This rug can also be for layered over the 100G Diamond Quilted Rug when temperatures drop further for extra warmth.
Introducing the Masterclip Turnout Rugs
Our new Masterclip turnout rugs are crafted for performance and comfort, offering exceptional waterproof protection thanks to the robust 1200D Oxford weave outer and a high hydrostatic head rating. Designed to withstand changeable weather, each rug combines durability with breathable insulation to keep your horse comfortable throughout the shifting seasons. With thoughtful touches such as ergonomic shaping, reflective trims and premium stainless steel hardware, these turnout rugs deliver reliable everyday protection without compromising on quality or fit.
While both of our 100G and 200g turnout rugs offer the same high level of waterproofing and durability, choosing between the two largely comes down to your horse’s needs and the weather at hand. The 100G turnout is ideal for milder, unsettled conditions, offering lightweight protection through autumn and spring or on warmer winter days. The 200G turnout provides that extra layer of warmth when the temperatures dip, making it the better choice for late autumn, winter and early spring.
Masterclip 100G Turnout Rug
Perfect for the milder end of the year, this 100g turnout rug offers lightweight warmth and dependable waterproofing. Made from a single piece to reduce leakage and enhance durability, with no back seams to rub or irritate. A co-ordinating 100g detachable neck gives you flexibility in changeable conditions, secured with two adjustable velcro straps. The ergonomic cut includes three fully adjustable surcingles, allowing you to fine-tune the fit for comfort and stability.
Key comfort and performance features:
- Seamless 1200D Oxford Weave: Strong, breathable outer made from a single piece for excellent waterproof performance and no back seams to leak or irritate.
- 100G Lightweight Insulation: Adds gentle warmth without the bulk — ideal for mild winter days or the transitional seasons.
- Detachable 100G Neck: Matching neck cover with two adjustable velcro fastenings for flexible protection in changeable weather.
- Ergonomic design: Three fully adjustable surcingles to create a secure, comfortable fit that stays in place.
- Adjustable front fastenings: Easily tailor the fit across the chest and shoulders, reducing pressure points.
- Generous tail flap: Shields the hindquarters from wind and rain for added comfort outdoors.
- 360° reflective binding: Fully reflective trim improves visibility in low light — ideal for darker mornings and evenings.
- Easy-clean fillet string: Enhanced PVC-coated bungee cord that wipes clean in seconds.
- Premium hardware: Stainless steel fittings add durability and longevity.
- Ready to store: Supplied in a handy storage bag.
Ideal for: Autumn and spring, or mild, changeable winter days.
Masterclip 200G Turnout Rug
For colder, more unsettled weather, the 200g version of our 100G turnout rug offers medium warmth without added bulk, keeping your horse comfortable as temperatures drop. Like the 100g rug, it’s built using the same robust seamless 1200D Oxford weave and features the same ergonomic fit, reflective binding and durable fittings.
What sets it apart is the increased 200g filling, providing extra insulation, and its 200g detachable neck, which offers more warmth and coverage throughout late autumn, winter and early spring.
Key comfort and performance features:
- Seamless 1200D Oxford Weave: Durable, breathable outer crafted from a single piece to enhance waterproof performance and eliminate irritating back seams.
- 200G Insulation: Offers dependable medium warmth for colder, changeable weather without feeling overly heavy.
- Detachable 200G Neck Cover: Matching padded neck cover with two adjustable velcro fastenings for flexible, full-coverage protection.
- Ergonomic design: Three fully adjustable surcingles ensure a secure and comfortable fit that stays correctly positioned.
- Adjustable front fastenings: Fine-tune the fit across the chest and shoulders to reduce pressure and enhance comfort.
- Generous tail flap: Provides excellent coverage to protect against wind and rain.
- 360° reflective binding: Fully reflective trim for improved visibility during low-light winter conditions.
- Easy-clean fillet string: Durable PVC-coated bungee cord that wipes clean effortlessly.
- Premium hardware: Stainless steel fittings for long-lasting strength and reliability.
- Ready to store: Supplied in a convenient storage bag.
Ideal for: Late autumn, winter, and early spring when your horse needs a little more warmth.
Horse Rugs Built to Perform and Made to Last.
Masterclip’s new premium horse rug range blends traditional equine know-how with innovation and modern materials. Whether your horse is stabled, turned out, clipped, or simply needs an extra layer of comfort, these rugs provide year-round protection and peace of mind at an affordable price.
Need tailored advice? Our team is happy to help you choose the perfect rug for your horse or horses. Simply get in touch through the link below and we’ll be happy to guide you to the most suitable solution.
