Ultimate Animal Comfort From Horseware Ireland

By Jayne Rutledge


In 1985 the MacGuiness' created their company, Horseware Ireland. The business was built on the need for horsewares that were more durable and better suited to the comfort of animals. Before long they had taken over the market, leaving their competition with only one recourse. To quickly adjust their products to mimic those of Tom MacGuiness.

The original rug was called the Rambo and was designed to be water proof, not cause the horse to sweat and would not slip off or around on the animal. Their hard work and dedication paid off in 1996 by producing the best selling turnout rug in the industry, worldwide. Since that time they have made many changes and new products designed to help consumers and make the horses more comfortable.

The products they have created show that they are constantly working to improve on them. The rugs have morphed into wugs and the reasoning for the changes show a highly developed knowledge of the needs of consumers and their horses. Although both products are available they cater to separate uses and most times to different climates and terrains.

One of the new rugs they created is called the fly buster. It is specifically designed to keep the horses free of flies and other pests. It is made of a light enough fabric that it also protects them from the sun and helps keep them cool on summer days. The company has a variety of fabrics they have created to assure comfort for the animals.

The special fillers that are used are thermo-bonded to recover the fullness, or loft, should the horse crush it in some manner. This special feature allows air to circulate evenly in and around the rug, thereby keeping the animal warmer and dryer than other rugs or wugs. Another aspect of their products is called rip-stop. This system, originally used in flack jackets for police and soldiers, helps keep the covers from tearing should they get punctured during normal use.

The company has developed a line of clothing for all members of a family. They have a very attractive line of coats and pants for men, women and children to use when working with horses or riding them. These clothing items are durable and fashionable at the same time. They work and play with the same attention to style and versatility as all other products created here.

This company has spent over twenty five years perfecting their products. Because of their dedicated attention to detail they have been voted Britain's best turnout rug for nine consecutive years and the rhino stable rug has been voted best for five years running. They also developed a line of clothing for horse owners and riders that has become very popular in the community.

The Horseware Ireland Company is also an environmentally friendly enterprise. They use only renewable wind generated power in their Irish factory. They are also very community aware and have aligned themselves with the Manege Zonder Dremples who create and supply specially adapted carriages for severely disabled children as a form of therapy. Another alliance is with the ISPCA by supplying horse and dog rugs for abandoned and abused animals that have been rescued. They project a superbly professional attitude that speaks to the future of the world.




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