A horse exercise sheet will keep the muscles of your horse warm in the coldest days of the winter. This type of blanket is actually very useful while training for both warming up and cooling down. In Kentucky Horsewear we have a vast collection of exercise sheets, for horses and ponies.

What are exercise rugs for?

Exercise sheets are used to warm up horses’ muscles and are particularly beneficial when you just started training. The rug can be used during the warming up to warm the muscles, but also during riding to keep the muscles warm. After the training, you can put the rug back on to avoid that the muscles cool down too fast, and so avoid sore muscles. This helps prevent all kinds of injuries.

When should I use an exercise rug?

An exercise sheet is designed to use while riding. On cold or rainy days, it gives your horse a layer of protection. An exercise rug is often used on clipped horses during winter but can of course also be used on non-clipped horses when the weather is cold.

Which exercise rug do I need for my horse?

Are you looking online for a qualitative exercise sheet for your horse or pony? It’s important that an exercise sheet fits well, because a horse can catch a cold while training in very cold weather. If the sheet is too large, the wind will get under it. Too small and it won’t protect your horse properly. 

So always make sure you order the right size blanket. Our size guide on every product page will help you find the perfect size for your horse.

We offer two types of horse exercise rugs: the riding blanket and the quarter blanket. The riding blanket closes in front of the saddle and the quarter blanket has two Velcro fastenings that attach to the saddle. 

Many of our exercise sheets are made from heavy fleece material, which feels warm and soft but is breathable at the same time. It allows sweat to wick away faster so that your horse’s muscles don’t cool down too quickly.

What size exercise sheet do I need for my horse?

Choosing the right size of exercise rug is important to avoid your horse gets cold. If the rug is too big, the wind will blow under the rug, even with the tail cord, and have no effect. If the rug is too small, not every part of the horse is covered. Which means the rug cannot protect all the vital parts of your horse. 

Our riding and quarter rugs come in sizes M and L. A medium size is recommended for a horse with rug size 125 to 140. A large size is recommended for horses with sizes 145 to 160. The walker rugs are available in sizes 140, 145, and 155.