Best lightweight turnout???

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Merlin has a new Amigo 600d no fill turnout.... It doesnt seem to leak, but, when it is wet, it is all clammy on the inside as if it has leaked
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Seems to make him cold as well....
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So, if I were to get him a different one, what should I get??

He has a rambo duo, so dont need anything above 100g.... but thought it would be nice for him not to be wet, clammy or cold
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Saxon 600 Light!
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Bought two for my girls at the start of year and they are fab! Would really recommend them. Great fit - both my girls are different shapes but neither rug moves or rubs. They have a light fill so are perfect and I noticed the other day that you could get them for under £30 now!
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I have Bucas Smartex rain rugs- they are great as if the weather is warm but raining they stay really dry. They fit most horses very well too and last for years.

they also make a sunshower rug too that has no lining.
 
I have two, a Masta and an Aerborn. I always go for the Aerborn, cost me £20 at the Aerborn Sale!! Its long enough, light, with no fill, but a mesh liner so they don't get clammy. About 6 horses on the yard have them.

I was going to sell the Masta but then thought it might do my foal for a while she she is bigger.
 
i have the higher quality amigo and have never had a problem with it, wouldnt go for weatherbeeta seen many that leak like sives, mark todds are very nice if you wanted to try a new brand
 
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Saxon 600 Light!
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Bought two for my girls at the start of year and they are fab! Would really recommend them. Great fit - both my girls are different shapes but neither rug moves or rubs. They have a light fill so are perfect and I noticed the other day that you could get them for under £30 now!
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This suprises me - yes they are cheap, but I have 2 for my horses, and I find them absolutely useless! They fit ok (although my 15.2 looks like she's wearing a miniskirt!) but in terms of waterproof-ness(!) - well I might as well not borther, the slightest bit of rain and they are soaked inside!
 
My saxon was a bit sieve like too...... but wondering if the Amigo one leaks or if its just clammy inside
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Either way it doesnt feel nice, and I end up putting a Duo liner in it, which defeats the object really!!!
 
Masta every time - just bought a new one after 8 years of faithful service from the last one.

Tried the amigo first as it was a bit cheaper but was far too narrow across the chest for my MW and not shoulder vents.

We also have a Holmstead one called the Gazelle which is brilliant on lighter framed horse - 8 yo and like new but not wide enough in chest for my lad - not sure if they make them now either
 
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