Caribu Alpine 'Mid' 200gram Lined / 1200 Denier Turnout Winter Combo

Caribu Alpine Mid 1200 Denier / 200gram Lined Waterproof Turnout Combo Horse Rug

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The Caribu Alpine Mid is a 1200 Denier Synthetic Turnout winter horse rug with a 200gram polyfill lining.

The Alpine Mid is a versatile fill option, offering a mid range fill option for horses that find the traditional higher filling winter combos a little too warm. This horse blanket is a great design, with quality materials and construction. Ideal to keep your horse warm and snug in the worst of weather.

Our Alpine Mid Combo rugs include reflective bindings & seams for added night safety. Our Alpine Range also incorporates European style 'Quick release' chest buckles with extra adjustment options.

Our 200gram Mid Winter Turnout Horse Rugs feature:

• Premium 1200 Denier Breathable & Waterproof fabric (Superior 370gsm x 1200 Denier Fabric)
• Built in Ripstop for extra strength
• 200Gram Polyfill lining
• Generous Drops
• Reflective bindings & seams for added night safety
• Taped seams & surcingle stitching
• Dual Quick Release European style chest buckles.
• Contoured Necklines
• Two front neck buckle closures
• Adjustable cross surcingles
• Shoulder Gussets
• Adjustable and removable webbed leg straps
• Full Wrap Tent Tail Flap - (Mare Friendly)
• Rear Darts for a comfortable fit
• Modified Nylon Lining with high breathability, extremely soft & mould resistant
• Bar-Tac reinforcing on all fittings

Colours: We rotate colours regularly. Please check available sizes and colours in drop down menu above.

Please refer to our Rug Sizing Guide for a guide to sizing your horse.

What sets our 1200 Deniers Turnout horse rugs apart from others?

• The Alpine winter rugs include reflective bindings & seams for added night safety as standard.
• We only use Premium 370gsm weight 1200 Denier fabrics. Be wary of cheaper 1200 Denier rugs using thinner 300gsm fabrics. (more info below)
• We use extra wide fabric for construction - which allows us to deliver generous drops even in the bigger sizes (as an example size 6'0 has a generous 106cm drop up to a7’0 with a 115cm drop.)
• No rugs is ever 100% waterproof, but ours come close. We use a continuous run of fabric in the neck and body of the combo - no joins or seams in the neck line or back seam to let water in! The continuous neckline also helps to reduce mane rubbing.
• Dual European style 'Quick release' chest buckles with extra adjustment options.
• Very Generous 'Full Wrap' tail flaps
• All Caribu Synthetic Rugs and Combos are rated to a waterproof rating of at least 3000MM - more than twice the minimum requirements. Our Synthetic Rugs also have have a breathability rating of at least 3000gr/m2/per24hrs. The waterproof rating relates to the fabric. No rug is ever 100% waterproof, as water will enter via seams & joins that can not be heat sealed (ie behind chest buckles, leg straps and tail flap joins). We use a continuous run of fabric in the neck and body of the combo - no joins or seams in the neck line or back seam to let water in! The continuous neckline also helps to reduce mane rubbing. Read more about our waterproofing and breathability here.

Which Denier horse rug do I need? 600D or 1200D or 1680D?

Essentially the higher the denier number, the stronger the material. Commonly in 600D, 1200D and 1680D - the higher the number, the thicker and stronger the weave. At Caribu we primarily produce 1200 Denier Horse Rugs. A 1200 Denier horse rug will cost you around 10-15% more than a 600 Denier - but you will get a significantly longer life from it. Their is very little difference in Breathability, Insulation or weight - what you do get is the added strength & life. Likewise a 1680Denier is the pinicale of horse rug fabrics - but comes at a cost premium. We have a helpful guide here

How much filling do I need in my horse rug?

We have a helpful guide to help with your decision Read more here.

Rug Care: Some horses perspiration can be more acidic than others, depending on diet and this can shorten the life of the membrane/Linings so Caribu would recommend using under rugs to extend the life of your turnout rugs. Never wash synthetic deniers in anything but cold water. Water over 40c will damage the waterproof membrane. Learn more