Bossys Bibs vs other brands

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Having bought my mare two Bossys Bibs last autumn I can definitely say that they work, however, they are both now fit for nothing other than the bin having already been repaired over and over by my long suffering mother! I noticed that there are other brands that do "satin" anti-rub vests for half the price of the Bossys Bibs and was wondering if these are actually as good?? Has anyone used them? Thanks!
 
Herts05 said:
Mine is still good as new after 2 years so not sure why yours aren't. Would buy again
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You obviously have a well behaved horse! My mare reaches down and bites the loop attachment thingy, she has pulled them off both bibs and my Mum has replaced them - but the replacements have now been pulled off too!
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My BB is even older, but my mare is not naughty like the OP's. ;)

Unfortunately most of the bib designs have a loop at the front to stop them from turning, so I'm not sure whether or not a different make would be better. IME BB's are tougher than the cheaper makes.
 
I used to use a Shires lycra vest, which did up like a girth with a buckle around the stomach - would something like that work? It wasnt a lot of money either, from memory.
 
NativePonyLover said:
I used to use a Shires lycra vest, which did up like a girth with a buckle around the stomach - would something like that work? It wasnt a lot of money either, from memory.
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I tried a Roma one like that, but it didn't stop the rug from rubbing her chest.

The only reason I was asking, was to see if the cheaper satin £10 ones are as good as the Bossy Bibs ones. Not to worry, I will just have to buy replacement BBs instead and accept that life with a naughty (but nice) horse is expensive haha :rolleyes:
 
I love Bossy's bibs but they do only do about 2 winters( even with long suffering mum mending them) I bought a identical bib called a comfy/comfi cape off eBay & every bit as good as Bossy's but cheaper. Prior to using BB's I tried many makes of bib in different materials & they were all useless!
 
BBs r the best & luckily my girl doesn't bite the loop so they r about 3 r 4 years old now. Try not using loop, bib might move but still won't rub.
 
whizzer said:
I love Bossy's bibs but they do only do about 2 winters( even with long suffering mum mending them) I bought a identical bib called a comfy/comfi cape off eBay & every bit as good as Bossy's but cheaper. Prior to using BB's I tried many makes of bib in different materials & they were all useless!
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Thanks for that, will have a look into the Comfi Cape! My BBs might have lasted two winters, but with the summer we've had, they have been used practically every day for the last year :eek:

Tiffany said:
BBs r the best & luckily my girl doesn't bite the loop so they r about 3 r 4 years old now. Try not using loop, bib might move but still won't rub.
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Yes, having to do this atm; they do move a bit, but like you say still manage to stop the rug rubbing. In all fairness BBs are a godsend!
 
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