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The Larches Rug Wash

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The Larches Rug Wash

Horse rug washing and repair service We return your horse blankets to almost new condition, in even the most difficult of cases.

Based in Brampton, Cumbria, The Larches Rug Wash was founded by Emma Hutchinson in 2006 and provides a high quality horse rug washing and repair service at affordable prices. The Larches Rug Wash has a wide and extensive customer base providing Washing and Repair services for Tack shops, Livery yards, Event yards, and Racing stables as well as family horses and ponies. We guarantee to provide you

with a prompt, efficient, reliable and courteous service. The Larches Rug Wash team pride themselves on providing a very personal service which guarantees high quality standards throughout the process. The entire Washing and Repair service is carried out ‘in house’ by a qualified and experienced team of people. Emma - Owner of the Larches Rug Wash

The Larches Rug Wash has recently invested a significant sum of money updating and improving the range of machines so that they are able to ensure that all the different types of rugs and their conditions are treated appropriately. The re-proofing process is performed so that the entire rug is treated, the outer, inner wadding and lining. The frequency of re-proofing depends on the age of the rug; a re-proofing treatment should last for a season and is recommended to be done annually. Emma is herself a horse owner and breeder and therefore understands the needs and requirements of her customers and will gladly offer advice on all ‘Rug Washing & Repair’ matters.

30/04/2026

With this lovely weather lots of you are starting to send your rugs in for washing. I am still trying to get everything out in about a week, although I’ve had a huge influx of rugs in for repair which has slowed things down, unfortunately I’m not quite as efficient as my washing machine! Please do ask if you need your rug back quickly as I am able to offer a 48 hour service.

Just a reminder of the guidelines for using the rug wash, it helps everything run that little bit more smoothly and means I can try and provide a service that keeps everyone happy. If you could read them before dropping your rugs off that would be great 🥰.

All rugs must be bagged with your name, contact details and whether the rug is for wash, reproof and/or repair. (This does not apply to the racing/competition yards who are on the same washing/ repair system each year)

Only clean rugs can be repaired, they don’t have to have been washed here but they must be clean before they can be repaired.

Dropping off -
Rugs can be dropped off Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm, no appointment needed. Please note I am closed on Sundays so no drop offs on Sundays. I am not always here during these hours so if you need to see me please arrange this prior to drop off, if not the garage is open for you to leave your rug.

When I contact you to let you know your rug is ready it would be extremely helpful if you could collect within 14 days.

Collecting your rugs -
Collecting clean rugs is via appointment only so please do not just turn up to collect your rugs. Appointments must be made with at least 12 hours notice. No collections are available on a Sunday.

If paying by bacs this must be cleared before your rugs leave the rug wash. Please do not arrive to collect having not sent the payment.

Any rugs left here over 3 months will be sold, don’t worry you will have plenty reminders before this occurs!

Thank you so much for reading the information and helping me to run the business that little bit more smoothly. Remember I am here to help with any queries so don’t hesitate to contact me.

Many thanks
Emma

16/03/2026

Leather isn’t something I do a lot of as some leather is too thick for my sewing machine and hand stitching isn’t something I’ve done. However some repairs can be machine stitched, this year I plan to do the training to be able to offer all leather repairs which means you’ll be able to get tack repaired as well as your rugs!

03/03/2026

These front fastenings are really popular on rugs but if you are worried about your horse catching them on a fence or a haynet you don’t need to go the expense of altering the front straps. I can fix these Velcro straps over the fittings for £8.

16/02/2026

Half chap repairs, whether it’s a new zip, elastic or a popper, save yourself buying a new pair by having them repaired

10/02/2026

Just checking the waterproofing after a rug has been washed and proofed in Nikwax 💦

01/02/2026

We have a winner for the win a years free rug washing, 12 rugs washed for free during 2026! I couldn’t work out how to share it to the page as technology isn’t my strong point 🫣. Well done Ellie Graham 🥳. These competitions are just my way of saying thank you to my customers for supporting my business. Without you, I wouldn’t still be here after 20 years ❤️

18/01/2026

This year marks 20 years of The Larches Rug Wash. The years have flown by so fast and I can’t believe something I started as a hobby has grown into the business it is today. With lots of new followers and customers I thought I’d do a post with a little bit of an insight into the washing process as well as details of the competition I’m running this month to win a years free rug washing!

Everything is done on site here in Brampton. From the first phone call or message right through to when you collect your rugs and everything in between is done by me. This ensures that I know exactly what goes on throughout the whole washing, drying and repair process. You are more than welcome to view the machines and the drying room.

The rugs are washed individually in a 20kg primer washing machine that is specially programmed for horse rugs, by washing separately it means your chestnut horses rug wont be returned with grey hair on and vice versa! All turnout rugs are washed and reproofed using Nikwax products and the indoors are washed with a non biological washing powder. For any rugs that require disinfected there is the option to have them washed with CleanRound antibacterial rug wash.

The most important part of the process for me is the drying. If you check your rug’s care label it will advise no tumble drying. This is why I have a heated drying room with a centaur rug dryer and a dehumidifier. The drying room can take up to 35 rugs, air drying them ensures that I can offer an 100% no shrinkage guarantee!

With around 70% of the rugs that come in needing repaired this side of the business keeps me very busy. All rugs are repaired using an industrial sewing machine to ensure the repairs are strong enough to withstand even the most boisterous horse! I have a full range of different clips, buckles, straps and material. Not only do I offer repairs on rugs but also any alterations to help make your rug fit your horse better. It’s not only rugs that can be repaired but travel boots, headcollars, saddle pads and anything else your horse might try and destroy!

I know if it wasn’t for my customers I wouldn’t still be here after 20 years. As a thank you I run a competition every year. This year it’s a years free rug washing, this means you get 12 free rug washes during 2026.
To enter the competition like and share this post and tag a friend in the comments below. The winner will be drawn on the 31st January. Good luck 🤞🏻.

Once again thank you for your support over the last 20 years, so much has changed over the years but I still love looking after all your rugs and making sure your horses are kept clean and dry.
Emma

05/01/2026

Happy new year! I am now reopen and everything is running as normal. It was a bit of a slow start this morning with temperatures of about -10 last night the water pipes took a bit of heating up! The first rug of the year is in and washing. Keep an eye on the page for details of how to enter this years competition of a years free rug washing 😶‍🌫️

22/12/2025

With Christmas fast approaching I’d like to wish all customers a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2026.
Just a reminder I am closed until Monday the 5th January so please do not drop any rugs off until I reopen.
The new washing machine is working perfectly and is doing a fabulous job of cleaning the rugs. Thankfully all will be back to normal in January with a one week turnaround 🥳.
Next year is the year I celebrate 20 years in business! As a thank you for keeping me busy for 20 years there will be the chance to win a years free rug washing in January.
I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and manage to spend some time with your horses over the festive period.
Emma x

04/12/2025

After an extremely stressful 6 weeks we are back up and running 🥳.
This new machine is programmed especially for horse rugs and is 2kg bigger than the old one! It’s a huge investment but one that will ensure your rugs are washed with the utmost care while they are here.
Unfortunately being out of action at my busiest time has created a bit of a backlog. This does mean I will only be accepting rugs for washing until Tuesday the 9th of December to ensure everything is done before I close for Christmas on the 14th of December. I will reopen on Monday the 5th of January with everything going back to normal then. I’d like to thank you for your patience at what has been an extremely difficult time and as a thank you I will be running a competition in January to celebrate going into my 20th year of business.
Thanks
Emma ❤️

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The Larches
Brampton
CA81QT

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+447733328329

Website

http://thelarchesrugwash.co.uk/

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