About Us

Inspired by years of owning horses and battling with the British weather in a bid to keep them ‘out’, MudRugs was born. A family run organization, we take great care with all designs to our name.

We aim to improve upon many of the issues and inconveniences with traditional rugs that we'd previously become accustomed to, such as;

Why should a rug only protect the back and the neck? Well, those are the largest muscle groups, losing the most heat. Of course, it makes perfect sense until you introduce almost any clip, or attempt to tack up quickly between a busy schedule. With this in mind, we developed our unique, integrated belly cover; fastened inside the rug to prevent water running in, flexible to 3 settings, and with reduced filling to avoid overheating. We even include alternative surcingles so you can choose when to use it.
Why don't 'no fill' rugs perform in the rain? Our 20g is the first of it's kind (launched 2022), forming an ultra-fine buffer between the inner and outer lining. It's this all important layer that ensures superior performance in wet weather when compared to many traditional 0g rugs.

Why do rugs often cause mane rub? A common cause is overheating. Our medium and heavy rugs are designed with targeted filling, reflecting where the horse loses the most heat from.
Why are we searching in the dark for our horse in those long winter months? We developed our signature reflective shoulder darts, filling them entirely, while adding double reflective strips to the tail for increased visibility from behind.
Why don't fixed necks provide good coverage? We optimized our neck design in 2023, offering generous coverage in the natural grazing position.
Why should a tail flap fold straight over the rump in the wind? We designed extended darts on each side, allowing the flap to lift as needed, but vertically and beyond.

Of course, we maintain some familiar features; elastic at the poll yet a deep fitting neck, removable leg straps to cross over as well as an alternative fillet string, chest fastenings adjustable to 12 different settings... one size does not fit all, but we certainly try.

Perhaps most importantly – we source carefully researched and reliable material. Durable fabric with multi-coated waterproofing, 1200 denier yet highly breathable, it completes a rug designed to truly protect against the elements.

And finally, why can’t we just ‘let horses be horses’, a phrase we’re all familiar with. The trouble is, for the very reasons we have them, ‘letting them be’ is rarely in their best interests. We recognise the many limitations;

Using fenced paddocks without any natural, or even artificial shelter,
Clipping to reduce sweat during exercise,
A huge variety of breeds, often far from native to our own variable climate,
Retired or recuperating horses who've been accustomed to rugging all of their lives,
Of course, the notorious grey that has no intention of being show ready in the morning… the list goes on…

And so, with our love of horses at the forefront, we pride ourselves on supporting the next best thing for our equine friends – comfortable, convenient and frequent turnout.

Finally, here are our committed and adored brand ambassadors, Coal and Ember