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Product Excellence From Horseware Ireland

By Jayne Rutledge


Established in 1985 horseware Ireland has set the standard for the horseware industry leaving competitors with only the option to copy their work and ideas. Proprietors Tom and Carol MacGuiness have a company policy that demands innovation and constant review of products they create. This policy has lead to many improvements in the original rug created for horses.

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 bottom line policy of this company is constant review and innovative thinking. They are constantly improving their products to make them more consumer and horse friendly. Some improvements have presented themselves as a new line of product such as wugs. They differ from the rugs in that they are worn outside as well as inside the barn. The construction and materials are designed for use in different climates and terrains.

Some changes include covers for the head and tail and fly busters to keep the pests off the horses as well as keep them cool and comfortable. Their designs also have higher neck coverage and are fitted to different sized animals. They have also created a line of rugs and wugs for dogs living in areas located in colder climates.

All fillers and fabrics that are used are designed to recover depth and thickness should your horse decide to roll on the ground. This process is called thermo-bonding. The loft of the fabric is what maintains the warmth the rug generates not simply the thickness. They also use a process called rip stop to protect the product. This system works by inserting a stronger nylon thread into the fabric every half inch to prevent tears from enlarging past the stronger thread.

This company has perfected a system of treatment for fabrics that allows them to repel water while maintaining the ability to let body heat and moisture to pass out of it. The chemical bonding process retains the supplicant feel of the fabric to be maintained indefinitely. This nanotech process was revolutionary in the industry.

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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