0g industructible blankets

[lynz88]

I need some thoughts...I need to find a new 0g indestructible turnout that is waterproof for a chunky TB. He fits in Weatherbeetas quite nicely and since I've spent a bit more to get the 1680D ballistic outer, I am not buying blankets all the time (hooray! Something that won't get destroyed immediately). I can't find anything similar in a 0g apart from the PE Buster in 840D ballistic outer but have read quite a few poor things about PE these days, or a Horseware Ireland at 1680D ballistic outer but they dont tend to fit him very well and is quite expensive.

For reference 1200D blankets tend to die a death pretty quickly despite mine being in the geriatric and disabled field (all 4 of them get along a little too well - as my vet says, they remind her of elderly men on a golf retreat acting as if they are 18 again and she's quite spot on with that!). I have a 100g and 200g already but looking for something for the spring. Any thoughts?

 

[webble]

PE do a Titan that's 1600ish denier?

 

[meesha]

Would a waterproof fly rug be any tougher ? I used to have ripped rugs all the time with 2 geldings, now one gelding one mare so no more ripped rugs ... Good luck

 

[sbloom]

I used to have Lansdown canvas rugs for that, does anyone still make them?

 

[lynz88]

The Titan looks like it has 50g fill but is 1680D ballistic so getting closer. IME fly rugs tend to shred very quickly and having just had a quick look, doesn't seem to tell me what the denier is on most but will have a deeper look.

It looks like Lansdowne exists but nothing horse related

 

[Mrs Jingle]

The Titan is only 40g fill, so really it is just more of a substantial lining than an actual warmth thing. My big fellah never got overheated in his despite a lot of hooleying around.

Titan 40g Turnout Rug with Snug-Fit Neck Cover

A lightweight horse turnout rug made from robust 1680D ballistic nylon and contains a 40 gram fill. Suitable for adding our range of rug liners to when required, this is a versatile lightweight turnout rug suitable for use both in and out of the stable.

www.premierequine.co.uk

 

[lynz88]

Running around in warmer temps is my worry. It doesn't take him long to work up a sweat. How did I miss the 40g one?!

How do PE fit vs Weatherbeeta? He is a 6'9

 

[poiuytrewq]

Running around in warmer temps is my worry. It doesn't take him long to work up a sweat. How did I miss the 40g one?!

How do PE fit vs Weatherbeeta? He is a 6'9

I go a size smaller than Weatherbeeta. So if yours is 6’9 WB then go 6’6 PE

 

[Mrs Jingle]

My chap was 17.3 with a big neck and chest but quite short back - he was in a 6'9" and it was a lovely fit, never moved on him either and he was quite keen on searching out mud baths to roll in.

 

[Nicnac]

My Maxima is 1200 d and has lasted 4 years so far despite being regularly pulled by 'friends'. They do great light weight liners too. Fits my chunky ID well and Irish TB.

 

[poiuytrewq]

My Maxima is 1200 d and has lasted 4 years so far despite being regularly pulled by 'friends'. They do great light weight liners too. Fits my chunky ID well and Irish TB.

I got a maxima once. I was after a slightly more budget friendly 1200d and it was brilliant. I loved it.

 

[lynz88]

Thanks!! He's very long in the back and has a big sloping shoulder for a TB.

His 1200D Weatherbeeta has lasted him just under 2 years so I'm not complaining too much but his 1680D ballistic weatherbeeta was bought around the same time and isn't showing any wear apart from dirt.