We wash – Owning your horse can sometimes be a bit messy, mud, sand, hay and other smelly stuff. Horse rugs are probably the worst? They are out there in the elements day and night getting rolled in mud, dirt and much more!
Horse rugs and the like are made of different materials, cotton, mesh, fleece, synthetic, canvas. They are thick and thin and all have a specific purpose.
Horse rugs, saddle cloths etc all need to be kept clean for the health of your four legged friend’s skin. Regular maintenance and cleaning can help maintain a rugs durability and functionality. The products used here at Horse Rugs and Suds effectively remove dirt, sweat and contaminants to help revitalise water repellency and breathability of horse rugs. These products are also water based, environmentally friendly, PFC-Free. So let us help you look after your gear.
If you are not sure if we can wash/clean it, please ask.
. Horse rugs . Dog rugs
. Saddle Cloths . Pet bedding
. Boots & bandages . Canvas swags
and more!
We reproof (water proof items) – Not many rugs are guaranteed 100% waterproof and all rugs will probably loose their water repellency over time, and the older they become the less efficient. Lets face it these rugs get a pretty savage beating from our hash elements and the punishment that our horses dish out.
In wet or damp conditions your horse will get clammy, uncomfortable and cold if the ability of the rug to breathe is impaired. To keep your horse warm and dry it is important to regularly clean and re-proof your animal rug in order to maintain its water repellency and ability to breathe.
A durable water repellent coating is applied by manufacturers to horse rug. If the fabric surface is dirty, the dirt attracts and holds water, known as wetting out. When the fabric is saturated, sweat and moisture will not be able to escape, which will reduce its insulating qualities and ability to breathe
- Synthetic waterproof rugs (please let us know if the rug has previously been heat proofed)
- Canvas rugs
- Canvas swags
We mend – Horses don’t really respect each others things, or their own for that matter and they certainly don’t care much about what they are wearing. Rugs are often damaged by horses biting each other, nasty barbed wire fences, legs getting caught in straps, well you know how it goes.
If you have an item you need mended, please ask as we are not limited horse rugs:-
- Dog rugs
- Pet bedding
- Canvas Swags
We can mend other items, if you are not sure, please contact us.
We reproof (water proof items) – Not many rugs are guaranteed 100% waterproof and all rugs will probably loose their water repellency over time, and the older they become the less efficient. Lets face it these rugs get a pretty savage beating from our hash elements and the punishment that our horses dish out.
In wet or damp conditions your horse will get clammy, uncomfortable and cold if the ability of the rug to breathe is impaired. To keep your horse warm and dry it is important to regularly clean and re-proof your animal rug in order to maintain its water repellency and ability to breathe.
A durable water repellent coating is applied by manufacturers to horse rug. If the fabric surface is dirty, the dirt attracts and holds water, known as wetting out. When the fabric is saturated, sweat and moisture will not be able to escape, which will reduce its insulating qualities and ability to breathe
- Synthetic waterproof rugs (please let us know if the rug has previously been heat proofed)
- Canvas rugs
- Canvas swags
We use products specifically made for the care of horse rugs. General household detergents are not suitable for horse rugs as they can damage water proofing and possibly irritate skin.