Can you still buy...

[rextherobber]

an old fashioned string anti sweat rug? (Horse has static build up in anything fleece, and the mesh ones seem to get tight over the shoulders, need a rug on the top to actually dry the horse, and they don't last very well.) Any ideas please?

 

[fredflop]

Try looking on Facebook market place/eBay

 

[rextherobber]

Thank you, I tried Ebay, there is a red pony one, I need 6'6", will go and search Fbook, thank you

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Mark Todd mesh rug?
Edit, sorry, just read that you find them too tight.

 

[MereChristmas]

There were 2 on facebook yesterday. Someone was, I think, giving them away.

 

[Kaylum]

Yes I get them in sometimes.

 

[Britestar]

I have one if you want it. Will check the size.

 

[rextherobber]

Mark Todd mesh rug?
Edit, sorry, just read that you find them too tight.

Yes, though I suppose I could try going a size up?

 

[rextherobber]

There were 2 on facebook yesterday. Someone was, I think, giving them away.

I have checked my local pages and marketplace with no joy..would you remember which page/group it was on please?

 

[rextherobber]

I have one if you want it. Will check the size.

Ooh, that would be fab, thank you!

 

[Sir barnaby]

I got mine from go outdoors couple years ago use it under rug when horse gets sweaty after riding.

 

[Melody Grey]

There’s a Facebook group called ‘free cycle horse equipment uk’ - try asking there. Everything on the site must be gifted but you can pay for postage if not within collecting distance. This is the type of thing I suspect is lurking at the bottom of a lot of people’s rug box!

 

[rextherobber]

I got mine from go outdoors couple years ago use it under rug when horse gets sweaty after riding.

Thank you. Have just checked Go Outdoors, they still do them, but only in pony size !

 

[rextherobber]

There’s a Facebook group called ‘free cycle horse equipment uk’ - try asking there. Everything on the site must be gifted but you can pay for postage if not within collecting distance. This is the type of thing I suspect is lurking at the bottom of a lot of people’s rug box!

Thank you! Will join this group..Am happy to pay for rug and postage of course.

 

[FinnishLapphund]

Sorry, the only ones I've been able to find that still sells the old fashioned cotton string rugs is in Australia, and they're only available in size from 4,6 to 5,3.

Link in case anyone is still interested in pony sized cotton cooldown string rug

 

[MereChristmas]

I have checked my local pages and marketplace with no joy..would you remember which page/group it was on please?

I tried to find it but can only remember it was a tack site that advertises on groups. I belong to groups in West Wales, Shropshire area.

 

[Britestar]

Ooh, that would be fab, thank you!

Send me a pm ?

 

[LEC]

I think you are going to be disappointed by the reality! The mesh ones hold their structure much better than string ones which used to stretch and pull tight on the shoulders. I would not bother with one now and go mesh everytime. Have you tried a drying rug? I love the cheapo ones from Decathlon. They are made of a chamois/dry cloth. I have never noticed any static build up with them. They absorb water really well which helps.

 

[rextherobber]

Sorry, the only ones I've been able to find that still sells the old fashioned cotton string rugs is in Australia, and they're only available in size from 4,6 to 5,3.

Link in case anyone is still interested in pony sized cotton cooldown string rug

Thank you for going to the trouble to do that

 

[rextherobber]

I think you are going to be disappointed by the reality! The mesh ones hold their structure much better than string ones which used to stretch and pull tight on the shoulders. I would not bother with one now and go mesh everytime. Have you tried a drying rug? I love the cheapo ones from Decathlon. They are made of a chamois/dry cloth. I have never noticed any static build up with them. They absorb water really well which helps.

Thank you, there is a Decathlon about 25 miles away, will pop in and have a look when allowed to, of course! This horse is very odd with static, never known one like it!

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

an old fashioned string anti sweat rug? (Horse has static build up in anything fleece, and the mesh ones seem to get tight over the shoulders, need a rug on the top to actually dry the horse, and they don't last very well.) Any ideas please?

an old fashioned string anti sweat rug? (Horse has static build up in anything fleece, and the mesh ones seem to get tight over the shoulders, need a rug on the top to actually dry the horse, and they don't last very well.) Any ideas please?

not sure if this would fit your horse https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/...ail-guard.html?link=/search?keyword=sweat+rug or this https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/...ed-and-xl.html?link=/search?keyword=sweat+rug

 

[rextherobber]

not sure if this would fit your horse https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/...ail-guard.html?link=/search?keyword=sweat+rug or this https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/...ed-and-xl.html?link=/search?keyword=sweat+rug

Wow, thank you, that's super helpful! The red ones look good, thank you so much for going to that trouble- much appreciated!

 

[FestiveG]

Try tree house, I got some nice ones a couple of years ago

 

[humblepie]

I’ve got one I was just looking at thinking probably need to throw away! I think it’s a bit extra holey and probably shrunk over time. Imagine it’s 30 years plus old

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

Wow, thank you, that's super helpful! The red ones look good, thank you so much for going to that trouble- much appreciated!

your very welcome.

 

[rextherobber]

I’ve got one I was just looking at thinking probably need to throw away! I think it’s a bit extra holey and probably shrunk over time. Imagine it’s 30 years plus old

Don't do it! It's practically a family heirloom now!

 

[COldNag]

I have 2 but got them second hand.
Really useful bit of kit

 

[rextherobber]

I have 2 but got them second hand.
Really useful bit of kit

Yes, I agree, the modern mesh ones are not a patch on them ,and I can't see them surviving 30 years!

 

[SpotsandBays]

https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/p...199622437,prmr:1,pid:1071824897199622437,cs:1
This any good?

 

[rextherobber]

https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/p...199622437,prmr:1,pid:1071824897199622437,cs:1
This any good?

Thank you, would be perfect, but they only have small, and it's for a 6'6"...