Best Waterproof Horse Rugs of 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Are horse rugs waterproof?

No horse rug is ever 100% Waterproof. Waterproof synthetic rugs use a chemically treated membrane, underneath the denier, to prevent water passing through the fibres, while allowing air to pass in between the fibres. Synthetic rugs are the best rug for keeping your horse dry and outperform canvas rugs in this regard.

2. Do horses need rugs in the rain?

Keep in mind that horses have survived for millions of years without the need for man-made rugs to protect them from the weather. They have the wonderful ability to grow a thick coat with hairs that stand up to trap air for warmth and lie flat when it's hot.

3. What rug do you put on a wet horse?

If your horse is wet use a wicking rug until it is dry. If you apply a night rug to a wet horse and leave it, the rug will absorb the moister and hold it close to the horse's body for many hours.

4. Are turnout rugs waterproof?

A dry horse will be a warmer one, so it goes without saying that a turnout rug should be waterproof. Although a high denier count does not indicate a rug's waterproof qualities, a tightly woven fabric does tend to repel water (and wind) more efficiently.