OR L I F E SF ET K
BL A
TS
BL
E NK
AN
速
BL
S ET K
LIFE FOR
FOR LIFE A
KE N
TS
FOR LIFE
BL
AN
Autumn/Winter
®
The Horseware Story ®
inness
Tom MacGu
Horseware® started with a small team, in a small town in Ireland in 1985. After months of research and hand-stitching the prototype of the now iconic Rambo® Original was born, setting the standard for modern blanket design. Since then we have grown to become the world’s most trusted producer of horse blankets. Today, our Rambo® range is still made in the same town in Ireland under Tom MacGuinness’s watchful eye and with the same attention to detail and high quality material that we prided ourselves on in 1985. We are constantly striving to produce the best we can and have grown into a leading manufacturer of clothing for horses and riders. We never stop evolving; we’re always seeking out untrodden paths, pushing boundaries and finding new challenges. We believe that because we create, we innovate. And through innovation we aim to make a difference to the lives of you and your horses.
Turnouts
“There is no secret so close as that between a rider and their horse.� Robert Smith Surtees
03 www.horseware.com
Surefit neck
list Check P sure o l c t P on V-Fr urcingles P s s Cross p o o l P Liner es h c r a P Leg rips t s e P v i t Reflec life For
design
of the ell in front so it sits w ressure p ving any wither relie lders u o sh g the and givin orses h ll a t ďŹ to room, sure e neck around th
Antibacterial lining inside
for healthy skin and a shiny coat
V-Front closure
to lift the blanket off the shoulder so it doesn’t rub and make it more comfortable for grazing. Three year guarantee on all stainless steel buckles and clips.
No seams
less to leak,
less to break
Three safety surcingles
14
for extra protection and a safety system for quick release under extreme pressure
How to make a blanket for life A good quality winter turnout can seem like an extravagance, but in the long term it’s an investment that will keep your horse warm and dry through many harsh winters and ensure your peace of mind when you hear the rain hammering on the roof at night.
Thermobonded fiberfill in the middle
anti-compression so the fill stays full to keep your horse warm and lasts for ages
Ballistic nylon outer
28 years of making blankets means we know how to make blankets that stay put
one of the toughest fabrics on the hty market and super slippery so naug with it on grip horses can’t get a f their teeth. With a 3 year waterproo guarantee
AR 3 AYTEERPROOEEF W
T
RAN
GUA
Wipe clean tail cord
easy to keep clean
Dual purpose so breathable it can be used inside and out
Leg arches
So the blanket can fold like an envelope around the belly, to protect and give more freedom
We know that you want the best for your horse, and we believe that our Rambo® blankets truly are blankets for a lifetime.
05 www.horseware.com
S upr eme Vari-Laye r H eav y
$430 Also available in RAMBO® Wug
More warmth, less weight. Some of the best ideas are so obvious.
Researching heat loss in horses, we found that in a standard blanket the majority of heat is lost from the back and hip areas. To combat this, we developed Rambo® Vari-Layer: a layered blanket with increased fiberfill across these key areas that wraps closely around your horse, trapping more heat with less weight. As with all our Rambo® turnouts, the Supreme with VariLayer is waterproof and breathable and is made from our toughest 1000D ballistic nylon outer, with thermobonded fiberfill and antistatic and antibacterial lining. It comes with our Surefit neck design, front and back leg arches, a wipe clean tail cord and a detachable hood as standard.
06 WATERPROOF
BREATHABLE
LINER SYSTEM
V-FRONT CLOSURE®
SECURE SURCINGLES
O PT IMO H eav y
$435
Freedom o f movement with Split tech nology
Total freedom for your horse Placed precisely to align with the 6th vertebrae of your horse’s spine, the Optimo Split gives your horse total freedom of movement through the shoulder and neck, while staying securely in place with three straight surcingles. Built to last, the Rambo® Optimo is waterproof and breathable and is made from our toughest 1000D ballistic nylon outer, with thermobonded fiberfill and antistatic and antibacterial lining. It comes with our Surefit neck design, front and back leg arches, a wipe clean tail cord and a detachable hood as standard.
WATERPROOF
BREATHABLE
LINER SYSTEM
V-FRONT CLOSURE®
SPLIT TECHNOLOGY® STRAIGHT SURCINGLES
07 www.horseware.com
Du o
$435
Your year round blanket A 2 in 1 turnout designed specifically for customized warmth. The Rambo® Duo has a 100g outer and comes with a 300g liner, so you can use it all year round simply by varying the weight of your liner. Liners are available in 100g, 200g, 300g and 400g. The Rambo Duo is built to last, is waterproof and breathable and is made from our toughest 1000D ballistic nylon outer, with thermobonded fiberfill and antistatic and antibacterial lining. It comes with our Surefit neck design, front and back leg arches, a wipe clean tail cord and a detachable hood as standard.
08 WATERPROOF
BREATHABLE
LINER SYSTEM
V-FRONT CLOSURE® SECURE SURCINGLES
W ug H e av y
ier Unique barr y technolog
$230
Rhino: for tough cookies The Rhino® features unique barrier technology offering double protection for your horse. Unlike the conventional approach, where the waterproof coating is applied directly to the outer layer, in Rhino® the protective barrier is placed underneath, so that even if the outer fabric is damaged, the inner waterproof and breathable barrier remains intact. The Rhino® Wug’s high cut neck design gives a snug fit that eliminates wither pressure and it comes with front leg arches as standard.
BARRIER TECHNOLOGY
WATERPROOF
BREATHABLE
V-FRONT CLOSURE® LINER SYSTEM
09 www.horseware.com
B ravo 1 2 Plu s Heav y
$235
Our best selling turnout
One of our most popular turnouts, Amigo Bravo 12 features our classic cut and is made from a waterproof and breathable 1200D polyester outer with front leg arch, double front closures and a detachable hood as standard.
10
WATERPROOF
BREATHABLE
LINER SYSTEM
Stable
“No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.” Winston Churchhill
11 www.horseware.com
St ab le Plu s with Vari-Layer H eav y
$189
This season’s warmest blanket
Made with our new Vari-layer technology (see pg. 06) the Rambo® Stable Plus will keep your horse cozy through cold winter nights. Made with a 1000D ripstop polyester outer, and filled with up to 450g of thermobonded fibfill, it comes with our patented V-Front closure, microfiber lining, wipe clean tail cord and a detachable hood as standard features.
12 WATERPROOF V-FRONT BREATHABLE CLOSURE®
LINER SYSTEM
®
Line r s ys tem
The Horseware® liner can be attached to most of our blankets. A Velcro loop attachment around the neck area and clips on the back corner of the outer blanket prevent the liner from slipping. A simple system, it gives your blanket superior insulation properties without the need for two separate blankets and can be easily washed at home in a domestic washing machine. Liners are available in 100g: $65, 200g: $70, 300g: $80 and 400g fill: $85.
13 www.horseware.com
The Micklem Multibridle can be used as a bit-free bridle and a lunge cavesson as well as a normal bridle, while the Competition Bridle is approved for use in all competitions under FEI rules. Loved by horses, loved by trainers, it’s the most comfortable, effective and exible bridle ever designed.
Multibridle $185
Competition 14
Bridles
$205
Competition Bridle cannot be used bit-free or as a lunge cavesson.
A better way forward
Developed over fifteen years by BHS fellow, international coach, author and renowned horseman William Micklem, the Rambo® Micklem Bridle has changed the way we think about bridling. Designed to comfortably fit the shape of your horse’s skull, it avoids pressure on sensitive areas such as the facial nerves, cheek bones, the inside of the cheeks and fragile nosebones.
William
William Micklem
Protruding Exit point for cheekbone
On Charli e’s Aunt 1967 Sensitive area around pole & ears
facial nerves
Protruding upper jaw molar teeth
15 www.horseware.com
“Last year my horse Rowan was diagnosed with Navicular Syndrome. At 16 years old, I was told by vets that the hope of his returning to full work was slim and that retirement was the likely outcome. Having owned him for 10 years, I wasn’t ready to give up and researched various options to try and make him more comfortable, one of which was purchasing a pair of your Ice-Vibe boots. I use them 20 minutes every day and with a combination of remedial farriery, managing his workload and correct feeding, my gorgeous boy is sound and enjoying life. We’ve been schooling, hacking and jumping, so thankfully retirement seems a way away again! My equine
$279
physio and I are convinced that the Ice-Vibe Boots play a major role
le ailab v a o s ot Al ull bo f X in 85 $2
Knee
in his continued comfort through the stimulation of blood flow to his palmar region, so thank you.“ Hannah Nesfield, Rowan’s owner
$279
Award winning 16
Hock
$279
ICE-VIBE C I R C U L AT I O N T H E R A P Y
The story so far As horse owners, we know how hard it is to keep horses sound. No matter how hard we try, they so often end up on the sidelines. Louisa Williams spent a lifetime working in the racing industry: riding, training and caring for delicate thoroughbreds before developing the award winning Ice-Vibe boots.
Louisa
William
s
Ice-Vibes are rechargeable vibrating boots that help to boost circulation in horse’s legs. Combining the effects of cooling and massage therapy, they effectively treat strains, ligament and tendon damage by stimulating the lymph system to remove soreness and swelling as well as improving circulation. Everyday wear and tear on joints can be managed with daily use of the boots, and rehabilitation through injury can be achieved more effectively. We continue to improve and develop our Ice-Vibe range and strive to make Ice-Vibe boots as easy to use and as effective as possible so that riders in every discipline, at every level can take the greatest care of their horse’s legs. Ice-Vibe developed and has grown from our love of horses. It’s a product for everyone who knows there is a better way to care for their horses. “Although technological advances have been slow to impact the equestrian world, IceVibe boots are bucking this trend and will quickly make regular ice boots a thing of the past. I’ve been using the Ice-Vibe boots and our horses’ legs have never been better following strenuous workouts. I couldn’t be happier with them.” Doug Payne, International Event Rider
For more information visit www.icevibe.com
17 www.horseware.com
AW13 Fashion
Our favorite looks from our AW13 collection.
Bring fashion into the yard with Horseware 速
19
®
Aida Long Sleeve Polo $95
Piuma Ladies Self Seat $155
Branco - Men’s Full Seat Breeches $170
Ace Men’s Fleece $150 21 www.horseware.com
ck a J & Betty 3 AW 1 22
速
Countryside chic
ble in also availa own r Autumn b
Ena Denim $65
NewAlana Gilet $115
NewDealgan Softshell $95
to mfy socks o c d n a t f So warm oasty and t t e e f p e e k all winter
Bobble Hat & Scarf $30
Softie Socks $10
23 www.horseware.com
24
速
Competition Collection
Ladies Competition Jacket Ladies $105
Kids $90
also available as a short sleeve
Competition Shirt
Ladies $70
Kids $55
available in w
hite
Competition Shirt
Ladies $57
Kids $50
25 www.horseware.com
Fleece lined m to keep you war
h
r patc
athe Real le 26
速
Newmarket Collection Everlasting prep
Babel Ladies Padded Jacket $160
Ada Ladies Hoodie $90
Knitted Hat with Pom $20
NewLadies Heritage Jacket $165
Fifi Tote $50
27 www.horseware.com
Adelinde Cornelissen
Austin O’C Nick Skelto
onnor
n
George
Lizzie Brown
Kelly Ett
Russell
ori
Peter Charles Michael Jung
Sam W
atson
David Will
Elizabe
Nicola Fitzgibbon 28
Phillip Carey
th Pow
er
Proudly supporting Doug Payne
©2013 Samantha Clark
Andrew Bourns
Tim Stockdale
Cian O’Connor Shane Sweetnam
Laura Kraut
Darragh Kerins
Saer Cou
lter Emma O’Dwyer
Philippe LeJeune Peter Thomsen
29 www.horseware.com
Blanket Measurements Measurement from A to B
Measurement from C to D
EU Back Seam Equivalent
CM
INCHES
FEET
CM
114
45
3’9
75
122
48
4’0
80
130
51
4’3
85
137
54
4’6
90
145
57
4’9
95
152
60
5’0
100
160
63
5’3
110
168
66
5’6
115
175
69
5’9
125
183
72
6’0
130
191
75
6’3
140
198
78
6’6
145
206
81
6’9
155
Hood Size
213
84
7’0
160
221
87
7’3
165
229
90
7’6
170
Hood Measurements XXXS 3’9
4’0
XXS 4’6
6’3
6’6
M 5’9
6’0
XS
4’3
S
4’9
5’0
6’9
7’0 7’3
L
5’3
5’6
XL 7’6
Top tips for fitting your Horseware® blanket Your hand should fit comfortably between the neck and shoulder areas and the blanket. If it’s too tight it could cause discomfort and rubbing. If the blanket extends beyond the top of the tail the blanket may be too big. If the blanket does not reach the top of the tail it may be too small. Examine the neck and shoulder area for fit before making a decision to choose a different size. Make sure the tail is lifted over the fillet strap and that the strap is securely attached on both sides to prevent the blanket from blowing forwards. Where possible pull the tail through the strapping on the inside of the tail flap. The trigger clips on the V-Front closure system should always be closed with the clasp facing inwards. Belly surcingles should be adjusted to allow a hand width between straps and belly. When closing the surcingles on a blanket, secure the middle one first, then cross over the two outer surcingles. Horseware® use two or three cross surcingles on all our blankets, except for our coolers and the following products that use three straight surcingles: Rambo® Optimo, Amigo® Bug Buster™.
30
Keep in mind that the neck on the Rambo® Wug is a higher fit, so the neck and chest areas will fit more closely.
How to fit your HorsewareÂŽ blanket The ďŹ t of your blanket is extremely important to ensure the comfort of your horse, to prevent rubbing and slipping. As horses of the same height at the wither come in variety of shapes and sizes, it is useful to take certain measurements of your horse. Using a soft measuring tape, measure from (A) at the center point of the chest, across the point of the shoulder and to the point (B) at the center of the tail. When you have the measurement, remove 10cm (4 inches) and choose your horse’s size from the table to the left.
Bear in mind that every horse is different and that you may need to consider an XL blanket if you horse is particularly strongly built, or V-Front closure if your horse has a very deep neck.
31 www.horseware.com
Join us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter to come behind the scenes with us at Horseware HQ and at some of the world’s greatest shows, for the first look at new collections, and to enter our exclusive competitions.
Horseware 5779 US Hwy 70 West LaGrange, NC 28551 ÂŽ
Tel: 800 887 6688 Fax: 877 329 4982 Email: info.usa@horseware.com Web: www.horseware.com