Exercise Sheets

An exercise sheet — sometimes called a quarter sheet or ride-on rug — covers your horse's back and hindquarters while you ride. It keeps large muscle groups warm during work, protects against rain and wind, and improves visibility on the roads. If you ride out in cold, wet, or low-light conditions, or if your horse is clipped, an exercise sheet is a really worthwhile addition to your kit. Even in summer, a mesh or zebra exercise sheet can make a real difference for horses that are bothered by flies while being ridden.

We have three waterproof options and one mesh option, all covering the hindquarters. Our original waterproof exercise sheet has a soft breathable polyester lining and a tail fillet string — a solid everyday choice for wet weather hacking. Our upgraded waterproof version has the same lining but adds adjustable leg straps for extra security in windy conditions. Our fleece-lined waterproof sheet adds warmth inside, making it the best choice for clipped horses or cold winter hacks when you need both waterproofing and insulation. Our mesh exercise sheet is at the other end of the spectrum — lightweight and highly breathable, it's designed for summer riding and hot-natured horses, and works brilliantly in autumn and winter for horses that run warm. All four styles are high-visibility with fluorescent fabric and 3M reflective strips.

Our Zebra Ride-On Fly Rug is the only style in our exercise sheet range that gives full coverage — from the neck and chest all the way through to the hindquarters — rather than just covering the hindquarters like our other styles. It protects your horse from biting insects while you ride, using the same proven zebra pattern as our fly rugs. The bold stripes create a dazzling optical effect that makes it difficult for flies and biting insects to determine the edge of your horse's body, causing them to veer away rather than land. It comes in two parts that attach with heavy-duty double-locking velcro — the front section has a fixed integrated neck cover designed for muscular necks and long manes with a bridle tab for security, and the back section has a saddle cut-out so it sits neatly under saddle. It's particularly popular for horses that are sensitive to flies and biting insects whilst riding.

Yes — all of our high visibility exercise sheets feature fluorescent fabric and 3M reflective strips and piping for maximum visibility on roads, lanes, and trails. The reflective detailing ensures you and your horse are seen by drivers in low light, fog, drizzle, and at dawn or dusk. Road safety is built into every style in the range, so whichever sheet you choose, you're covered.

Two of our exercise sheets currently come with adjustable leg straps — our mesh exercise sheet and our upgraded waterproof exercise sheet. Leg straps give extra security in windy conditions, keeping the sheet firmly in place even on more active horses. Our original fleece-lined waterproof sheets and Zebra Ride-on Fly Rug use a tail fillet string, though we'll be upgrading these to include leg straps too. All styles have a heavy-duty velcro front fastening and a supersized tail flap for full rear-end coverage.

Our exercise sheets are sized to match your horse's standard rug size. Small fits 5'6–6'0, Medium fits 6'3–6'6, Large fits 6'9–7'0, and Extra Large fits 7'3–8'0. All styles are Broad Fit, designed for horses with a broader chest, bigger shoulders, and deeper barrel — if you're unsure whether Broad Fit is right for your horse, check our size guide or get in touch and we'll help you find the right fit.