Fixing rugs?

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Hey guys,

Last winter I kept my boy with a load of geldings and they have managed to rip EVERY turnout I own. Think most can be repaired as just the usual right angled tears in the outers but not sure the best way so figured I'd ask.

Looked at a couple of kits online but don't want to spend £15 if there's a cheaper/better way.

So what is the best way to fix a turn out? Which is the cheapest? Is it worth paying to get it done?

Thanks!!!
 
I use Storm sure glue and canvas patches if necessary. The glue is waterproof and sticks to all materials. You can buy both glue and patches off eBay. It costs a lot more to have them mended professionally.
 
Plaiting thread is nice and thick for stitching. If it's an area needing a patch then either buy material off ebay or you could cut up an old rug and use that. I tried one of the kits and wasn't all that impressed tbh, mid you don't think I followed the instructions very well. I did find the stormsure glue to be good for waterproofing my stitching though!

I'd prob pay to get a big rip done as sewing them yourself is time consuming (although I've not been all that happy with most of repairs I've paid to have done as the thread they've used hasn't been thick enough to stand up to much) and I wouldn't attempt sewing straps or binding myself after snapping a few needles trying!
 
Do you know anyone with a sewing machine? Most will go though any rugs (I do all mine on my machine - heavy weight turnouts included) & simple rips can be easily repaired by using webbing or old straps as long as everything is washed first x
 
Think my mum would kill me if I used her sewing machine on rugs! barely convinced her that flymasks wouldn't do any damage. she may have some super tough needles tho...
 
I tend to just sew rips up with strong thread purchased from saddlers. I have been very surprised in past how they haven't let the wet in so I just crack on and do that now. Otherwise I have just sewn patches of old rugs on and that often does the trick. I just do this for a couple of years and replace the rug when needed. Having pesky horses that enjoy the business of rug-ripping I figure this is by far the cheapest and quickest option. I sew by hand but its still quicker than taking the rug somewhere to be fixed.
 
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