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The Cool Heat horse rug is the only rug that allows the horse to regulate it's own body temperature. These problems are covered on the Cool Heat blanket page.

About/Advantages
•The Cool Heat Rug is not only a winter turnout rug; it offers many other unique advantages.
•The Cool Heat lifts the blanket / rug 12mm or half an inch up off the horses body which allows the hair follicles to function as nature intended benefiting the long term health of the horse.
•Your horse can effectively regulate its own body temperature preventing overheating and chills caused by fluctuating weather conditions. Can be used during and after competition allowing your horse to safely cool down.
•After competition or hard training session your horse can be washed down, rugged and turned out because your horses hair can effectively lift any moisture up off the skin with its natural wicking action which helps prevent chills and skin conditions.
•Allows air to circulate over the entire body. This leads to healthier skin and a reduction in rubbing and hair loss due to itching resulting in a higher level of comfort for your horse.
•No more hassles of the time consuming practice of putting on and taking off multiple rugs. If you are caught with a rug on your horse when the day unexpectedly warms up, your horse is allowed to sweat freely under the Cool Heat, aiding the cooling process.
•You can effectively rug a wet, muddy horse because the mud will dry and dissipate under the rug without chilling your horse
•your horse will have a healthy clean coat so will be less likely to want to rip its rug off saving you a lot of expense repairing rugs. Piloerection is an important function in the process of thermal regulation. It is the horse's ability to speed up heat loss from the body or increase heat retention using their hair follicles. Each individual hair follicle has a small muscle fibre attached to its base called the "arrector pili" and to dermal tissue on the other end. When the horse feels its body cooling in colder weather the arrector pili contract all at once and the hair follicles stand erect. As the heat is dissipating from the body it has to flow through these upright hair follicles which dramatically slows down heat loss and it also helps retain the body heat against the skin, assisting to keep the animal warm. On the other hand when the horse exercises or the day starts to warm up the "arrector pili" muscles relax and the hair follicles lie down allowing the horses body heat to quickly dissipate. This action allows the inner core body heat to quickly escape the body aiding the cooling process. The problem with traditional rugging is that the hair follicles are constantly flattened. When the horse starts to feel cold it cannot raise its hair follicles to slow down its body heat loss. The body heat goes straight out through the blanket so the horse owner then goes the next step and double rugs which is OK while the horse is standing still. This results in many problems when the horse starts to exercise. As we know with any muscles they have to be continually active or otherwise atrophy occurs (muscle wastage). If a human breaks their leg and is put in a plaster cast for six weeks, when the plaster is removed, the leg muscles have wasted away and intensive physiotherapy is required to restore these muscles to their original healthy condition. It is exactly the same situation for the "arrector pili" muscles which are continually flattened with long term rugging. Eventually the horse loses its natural ability to keep warm by raising and lowering its hair follicles. The horse then depends on constant rugging to keep warm in the cooler months. This atrophy to the arrector pili muscles also affects the horse's ability to protect itself in the rain. It can no longer wick moisture up off its skin by raising and lowering its hair follicles. The horse also loses its ability to lift sweat and condensation up off its skin, leading to overheating and skin conditions in the warmer weather.

29/10/2026

Just when you thought summer was here! Spring sure does put us in our place. When the weather is unpredictable, you know a Cool Heat Horse Rug has got you covered. 😃🐴🐎

26/10/2026

Spring is a crazy time in Tasmania Australia. 30deg one minute then 4deg tonight. If I can have comfort, so can my boys. Time to put their Cool Heat Horse Rugs on! Innovativeequestrian.com

25/10/2026

Thirty degrees for three day and now we’re back to 12°C with snow on the way. Tasmania certainly keeps us guessing! ☀️❄️
My boys have already lost their winter coats, so when the weather suddenly turns cold, wet and windy, they need a little extra protection.
This is when I really appreciate the flexibility of the Cool Heat Horse Rug. Its waterproof outer helps keep the wind and rain out, while the raised supports hold the rug away from the coat, creating space for air to circulate and moisture to escape.
It gives our horses shelter from those chilly spring changes, with room underneath for their coats to fluff up naturally as they need to.
Of course, on those 30-degree days, my boys have their rugs off. But when the temperature drops again, the Cool Heats are back on, helping keep them comfortable without reaching for a heavy, filled winter rug.
Spring rugging can be a juggling act, especially once those winter coats are gone. Having a rug that works with their natural ability to regulate their temperature makes those changeable days a little easier. 💙
Has your horse lost their winter coat already too?
Vanessa

19/10/2026

There’s always that moment when you’re away from home and the weather turns.

The rain starts coming sideways and you think, “I hope the horses are warm enough.” Then the sun comes out, you’re peeling off your own jacket, and you wonder if they’re getting too warm under theirs.

Spring certainly keeps us guessing! 🌦️

This is where the Cool Heat Horse Rug comes into its own. Its waterproof outer protects against wind and rain, while soft raised supports hold the rug away from the coat, leaving space for air to move and moisture to escape.

That space also allows your horse’s coat to fluff up when it’s cold, helping them use their own natural way of keeping warm.

One rug for autumn, winter and spring, with your horse’s comfort at the heart of the design. 🤎

If you’re unsure about sizing or whether a Cool Heat would suit your horse, send me a message. I’m always happy to help.

Vanessa
[www.innovativeequestrian.com](https://www.innovativeequestrian.com)

12/10/2026

🐴 Heading to Equifest NZ this weekend?

Cool Heat Horse Rug NZ will be there showcasing the Cool Heat Horse Rugs!

📍 Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton, NZ
📅 16–18 October 2026

If you’ve been curious about the Cool Heat, pop by, feel the rug and take a closer look at what makes it different. It’s a lovely opportunity to ask questions and learn how one rug can help keep your horse comfortable through autumn, winter and spring.

With spring bringing sunshine one minute and cold rain the next, there’s plenty to chat about! 🌦️

Come along and say hello — we’d love to see you there.

[www.coolheatnz.com](https://www.coolheatnz.com/)

30/09/2026

I head out in the morning to feed the boys, with a hard frost underfoot and my feather-filled puffer jacket zipped right up. It’s freezing! 🥶

Then it’s off to work. By morning tea my tummy is rumbling, the sun is out, and suddenly I’m sweating. Off comes the jacket. Thank goodness I can take a layer off when I get too warm.

But it does make you think how is your horse feeling back in the paddock?

By 2 pm it’s hailing, the wind has picked up, and I’m reaching for my jacket again. Spring in Tasmania four seasons in one day! 🌦️

When you’re away at work, you can’t pop home every time the weather changes. And your horse certainly can’t unzip their rug.

That’s why I love the Cool Heat. Its outer shell protects against wind and rain, while the soft, raised supports underneath hold the rug away from the coat. That space allows air to circulate and moisture to escape, giving your horse’s coat room to do its natural job.

It’s the thought behind the design: protection from the weather, while helping your horse stay comfortable as conditions change.

Because while I’m taking my jacket on and off, I want to know the boys are comfortable at home. 💙

Does this sound like spring at your place, too?

Vanessa
innovativeequestrian.com

29/09/2026

Have you ever wondered how to clean the insulators on your Cool Heat? Watch Hannah, from Cool Heat NZ clean the soft orange insulators.

24/09/2026

Our golden oldies sometimes need a little extra care, especially with springs unpredictable weather.

Amanda sent me these lovely photos of Gracie in her new Cool Heat Horse Rug, along with this message:

“Gracie isn’t a big unit she is wearing the 6'0" Cool Heat Horse Rug. She’s a 21-year-old Hanoverian Anglo and she absolutely loves her new rug. It’s perfect for spring. As she’s older, she needs a little more protection when the weather is so unpredictable.”

— Amanda, Tasmania

Thank you for sharing Gracie with us, Amanda. She looks lovely in her blue Cool Heat Horse Rug. 💙

Cool Heat rugs are in stock in all sizes except **5'9"**, which is currently sold out. If you need help choosing a size, please send me a message.

Vanessa
innovativeequestrian.com

20/09/2026

✨ Our new website is now live! ✨

To celebrate, I’d love to reintroduce you to the Cool Heat Horse Rug—an Australian-designed rug created to work with your horse’s natural coat.

The soft supports lift the rug away from the body, creating a layer of air that allows warmth to be retained while excess heat and moisture can escape. This helps your horse regulate their own temperature without the heavy fill found in traditional winter rugs.

Perfect for our unpredictable autumn, winter and spring weather, the Cool Heat Horse Rug:

🐴 Protects from cold wind and rain
🐴 Allows airflow around the horse’s body
🐴 Helps wet or sweaty horses dry underneath
🐴 Reduces the risk of overheating
🐴 Supports horses with thick winter coats, including horses with PPID/Cushing’s

After more than 20 years of use, I still love hearing how comfortable horses are in their Cool Heat Rugs.

You can now visit our new website to learn more, view sizing and order online:

🌿 innovativeequestrian.com

Thank you for continuing to support my small Australian business and the products David and I created with horse comfort at heart.

Vanessa
Innovative Equestrian

14/09/2026

How does your horse react when the weather suddenly changes? Innovativeequestrian.com Cool Heat Horse Rugs.

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35 Hillview Drive
Margate, TAS
7054

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https://innovativeequestrian.com/

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