A horse cooler, also known as a "cooling blanket" or "cooler rug," is a type of horse clothing that is designed to help a horse cool down after exercise. It is typically made of a lightweight, breathable material that helps to wick away moisture and keep the horse's coat dry. Horse coolers are typically used after a horse has been worked, either through exercise or competition, to help their body temperature return to normal and to prevent muscle stiffness and soreness. Coolers are often used in the warmer months, but can also be useful in the winter to help a horse dry off after being ridden in the rain or snow, or after being bathed.
They are particularly useful during the colder months, quickly cooling and drying your horse after exercise so be can be re-blanketed faster.

Budget up to $100

Coolers at the lower end of this budget are generally made of mesh or net that allow the heat to evaporate quickly, and some, like the Tuffrider coolers have fleece panels to absorb moisture quickly.

At the $60 price point, you can get the Centaur Turbo Cooler in several Styles.  The fleece material of the Turbo Cooler wicks away moisture 3 times faster than regular fleece fabric, getting your horse dryer faster. Available in Dress, Regular Neck and Full Neck coverage.  If you like a classic square racing cooler, then the FinnTack Pritex Fleece Cooler at $69 is just the thing.

At the top end of your budget - $75-$100, you have lots of choices from the top brands of horse apparel - Weatherbeeta, Pessoa and Shires.

Weatherbeeta has a great line of Fleece Coolers in their popular prints as well as anti-static fleece coolers for horses that don't like to get zapped!  Pessoa has traditional fitted Wool Coolers if you prefer those to synthetic fleece.   Top of the line in this price bracket is the Shires Tempest Original Tech Cooler that combines a thermoregulating quilted fleece with a wicking layer.  It features higher end closures and trim as well.

You Have a Mid-Range Budget up to $175

This is a substantial budget for a cooler, and as you would expect, you get superior fabrics, technology, trims and hardware for your money.

If you are looking for a classic, fitted wool cooler for ringside, with a traditional hip ornament, then you will love the Centaur Wool Dress Cooler. In a choice of 9 colors and trims.

For Bucas aficionados, their Classic Power Cooler is a do-everything, go-everywhere cooler that is a single layer anti-bacterial, moisture-wicking Stay-Dry fleece.

The Rambo AirMax Disc Front Coolers - available in 2 colors - are made of a high tech wicking polyester that keeps the horse warm in the winter and cooler in the heat.  You are getting a lot of technology and detail for your money as usual with Rambo.

If you love the iconic Witney Stripes, then the Rambo Witney Cooler is for you!  Classic yellow and red as well as two-tone blue.  Wicks and lasts like no other.

The Sky's the Limit for YOUR Horse!
When only the best will do, or your horse need a Cooler that has therapeutic properties.
These are high-end Coolers from some of the best brands in the industry.

If Rambo is your Brand of choice, then not surprisingly, you will find 3 top of the line coolers in the top price range.   The Rambo Cozy Fleece Cooler, features double bonded fleece that won't pill over time.  If you have a clipped show horse, you wil love the Rambo Dry Rug Supreme Cooler with its hideaway hood.  This Cooler will dry and polish your horse's coat to a high sheen.   The Rambo Travel Series Cooler is for the serious traveller with its quilted areas for extra warmth, net sides for ventilation and wide tail flap for warmth and protection.

Premium Irish Brand Bucas offers their Bucas Shamrock Power Cooler. It does what its name suggests with its anti-microbial fast wicking fleece inner.  The outside is a smooth satin finish which won't attract dust, dirt or shavings.

If you are looking for a therapeutic cooler that will stimulate blood supply, then you already likely are familiar with the Back on Track line of horse and people therapeutic products.  The Back on Track Haze Cooler is part of a color coordinated Collection, new to BOT.

5 REASONS TO USE A COOLER IN THE WINTER

While it is more common to use a horse cooler in the warmer months to help a horse cool down after exercise, there are a few reasons why you might want to use a cooler in the winter as well:

1. To help the horse dry off after being ridden in the rain or snow: If a horse gets wet in the winter, a cooler can help to wick away the excess moisture and keep the coat dry. This can help to prevent the horse from getting chilled or developing a wet, cold, and uncomfortable coat.

2. To help the horse dry off after being bathed: If you give your horse a bath in the winter, a cooler can help to wick away the excess water and keep the coat dry. This can help to prevent the horse from getting chilled or developing a wet, cold, and uncomfortable coat.

3. To keep the coat clean and shiny: Even in the winter, a horse's coat can get dirty and lose its shine. A cooler can help to keep the coat clean and shiny by wicking away dirt and grime.

4. To prevent muscle stiffness: Allowing a horse to cool down properly after exercise can help to prevent muscle stiffness and soreness. Using a cooler can help to speed up the cooling process, which can in turn help to prevent muscle stiffness and soreness.

5. To prevent chills: If a horse gets too cold after exercise, they may start to feel chilled. This can be uncomfortable for the horse. A cooler can help to keep the horse at a comfortable temperature and prevent chills.