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 horse products they make demonstrate a highly developed knowledge of horse anatomy and what keeps them most comfortable. The improvements they made on their own products help keep the market fresh and moving forward towards excellence. They have improved the wugs to cover the higher arch of the neck and help keep them comfortable regardless of climate or terrain.
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.
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.
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.
They are partners with agencies that promote human and animal sensitivity. They are affiliated with the ISPCA as well as Manege Zonder Dremples. Two organizations dedicated to the improvement of circumstances involving human and animal issues. One of the agencies supply carriage rides for disabled children and for the other agency they supply rugs for dogs and horses that have been abandoned worldwide. The focus of their assistance falls on animals that have been abused and starved.
In an effort to be earth friendly they use nothing but renewable energy sources. The factory in Ireland is operated entirely on wind generated energy. Horseware Ireland is a dedicated member of the ISPCA and donates thousands of rugs for abused animals at the facility and around the world. They are also aligned with an agency that furnishes critically disabled children with horse and carriage therapy.
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 horse products they make demonstrate a highly developed knowledge of horse anatomy and what keeps them most comfortable. The improvements they made on their own products help keep the market fresh and moving forward towards excellence. They have improved the wugs to cover the higher arch of the neck and help keep them comfortable regardless of climate or terrain.
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.
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.
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.
They are partners with agencies that promote human and animal sensitivity. They are affiliated with the ISPCA as well as Manege Zonder Dremples. Two organizations dedicated to the improvement of circumstances involving human and animal issues. One of the agencies supply carriage rides for disabled children and for the other agency they supply rugs for dogs and horses that have been abandoned worldwide. The focus of their assistance falls on animals that have been abused and starved.
In an effort to be earth friendly they use nothing but renewable energy sources. The factory in Ireland is operated entirely on wind generated energy. Horseware Ireland is a dedicated member of the ISPCA and donates thousands of rugs for abused animals at the facility and around the world. They are also aligned with an agency that furnishes critically disabled children with horse and carriage therapy.
