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Fly Rugs for Heavy Horses: Waterproof Fly Rug

Summer weather can be very unpredictable with sun one minute and rain the next. Our hybrid heavy horse waterproof fly rug offers protection from biting insects and light summer showers. The Epic C...

Heavy Horse Fly Rugs

A guide to our Epic Classic heavy horse fly rugs; everything you need to know on which product is best for your horse.  Does your horse become bothered and stressed from flies and biting insects? ...

Fly Rugs for Heavy Horses: Sweet Itch Rug

Culicoides Hypersensitivity aka Sweet Itch is the allergic reaction to the protein in the saliva of biting insects like midges. Signs of Sweet Itch: Mild – severe itching and rubbing, usually alo...

Heavy Horse Travel Boots

The original heavy horsewear brand, Epic Equestrian, is the only equestrian brand to offer travel boots designed specifically for the heavier breeds with draft size legs, hooves, and an abundance o...

Fly Rugs for Heavy Horses: Do Zebra Stripes Work?

In the coming years we have seen a rise in the zebra printed horse fly rugs, including our own best-selling heavy horse zebra fly rug - but is it all a marketing fad or does it really work? Our res...

Heavy Horse Turnout Rugs: Epic Classic vs Epic Essential

The original heavy horsewear brand, Epic Equestrian, is designed specifically for the heavier breeds to accommodate the broader chest, shoulders, and apple bottom.  Epic Classic heavy horse rugs is...

Heavy Horse Rugs: Broad Fit vs Regular Fit

The original heavy horsewear brand, Epic Equestrian, is designed specifically for the heavier breeds to accommodate their broader chest, shoulders, and apple bottom. BROAD FIT Our original size cha...

Heavy Horse Rugs: The Complete Rugging System

Our heavy horse rug liners enable you to make the most out of your heavy horse turnout rug – one rug suitable for all seasons! The heavy horse rug liner system is available in both Broad and Regula...

Heavy Horse Hi Viz

The Epic Classic Be Seen range includes high-visibility fluorescent heavy horse exercise sheets and leg wraps. Our Hi-Viz fluorescent heavy horse waterproof exercise sheets have been designed in a...

Heavy Horse Turnout Rugs: What Denier Is Best?

With many brands using a range of 600, 1200 or 1680 denier it can seem a little confusing on which is better. What is Denier? The reference to a horse rugs denier is used when describing the base f...