Find me a rug please! (Advice too)

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Elvis

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Well not me, Elvis.
I've reached a bit of a sticky patch. Elvis is a bit chilly in his 100g shires turnout now the weather has changed, but his next rug up is a JHL medium weight combo and he just gets too hot in it. Unfortunately I've just found out the JHL is 250g which is far too much. Overnight he's in a 200g combo stable rug and that's perfect but then it is colder at night. So I think I need to get him a combo or rug with detachable neck at around 150-200g for daytime turnout (he's in at night)

So what can you lovely HHO'ers recommend. I don't really want to spend more than £60 as I'm sure he'll only be in this rug for a couple of weeks and then it'll be cold enough for the JHL medium weight. I don't mind second hand as long as it's in good condition (ie doesn't need any repairs, waterproofing etc)
He wears a 6ft9 rug.
Thank you in advance.

Ps does anyone else have a horse that seems to bend the rules of science? Elvis is an un clipped TB who is a very warm horse (hence his current medium weight making him sweat, and that's just standing in a field) but you can work him hard for 45mins-1.5 hours and he's doesn't sweat up at all! I really wanted to clip him too but I just can't justify it!
 
I've had an Amigo Mio for 3 years & my boy has spent most of the 'warmer bits of winter' in it & has been just right! I think it's supposed to be 200g but it has always felt really light compared to other mediums. Cost about £35 when I bought it. :)
 
Why don't you buy him a Rambo or PE liner. They will stay on without having to attach to the neck as they have back clips too. Easy to wash and cheaper than another rug.
 
Elvis said:
Well not me, Elvis.
I've reached a bit of a sticky patch. Elvis is a bit chilly in his 100g shires turnout now the weather has changed, but his next rug up is a JHL medium weight combo and he just gets too hot in it. Unfortunately I've just found out the JHL is 250g which is far too much. Overnight he's in a 200g combo stable rug and that's perfect but then it is colder at night. So I think I need to get him a combo or rug with detachable neck at around 150-200g for daytime turnout (he's in at night)

So what can you lovely HHO'ers recommend. I don't really want to spend more than £60 as I'm sure he'll only be in this rug for a couple of weeks and then it'll be cold enough for the JHL medium weight. I don't mind second hand as long as it's in good condition (ie doesn't need any repairs, waterproofing etc)
He wears a 6ft9 rug.
Thank you in advance.

Ps does anyone else have a horse that seems to bend the rules of science? Elvis is an un clipped TB who is a very warm horse (hence his current medium weight making him sweat, and that's just standing in a field) but you can work him hard for 45mins-1.5 hours and he's doesn't sweat up at all! I really wanted to clip him too but I just can't justify it!
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The shires tempest are 180g and they come in standard neck or combo???

http://www.hopevalleysaddlery.co.uk...nal-180-Combo-Mediumweight-Turnout-Rug-(9332)
 
Thank you, have ordered the Shires 180g combo, as I know they fit Elvis quite well and I've been happy with the quality of their rugs so far. Fingers crossed for fast delivery as he's stuck with the 100g for now. Suppose he can always run around for warmth!
 
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