Fly Rug - what brands for Welsh Cobs?

[Chunkie]

Hi

As title really - we have never bought one before, but one of the horses is being eaten by flies. We have tried on an Amigo and a Saxon, but they both seem to be designed for the narrower chested horse.

This mare doesn't have a particularly big shoulder and chest, but both brands are far too tight around that area.

Any brand recommendations gratefully accepted.

 

[TheoryX1]

Ive got a chunky 14.3hh irish cob with fairly broad shoulders, short coupled back and a big bum. We find Weatherbeeta rugs are great. They are nice and roomy, but not too roomy and most importantly dont slip. They also fit our wb/tb who has a huge powerful rear end and a slim front (looks good though it sounds odd), who is 15.1hh. Mind you, they are both rug rippers, but that is another story.

 

[JoBo]

He is not a Welsh but I have the Mark Todd Combo on my cob. He does have big shoulders but it’s fits him fine. Also it’s the first fly rug I have found that actually has a decent length neck on it.

http://www.equestrianclearance.com/westgate_efi/mark_todd_fly_rugs/

 

[spider]

I've got some cheap brand that is not very good for a fly rug. In general I find Weatherbeata and Shires good on my Welsh D.

 

[WetandMuddy]

I have a welsh cob and an Amigo. Which is not very good. I find it pulls back and is always tight over his chest and shoulders. Now he doesn't wear it!! However, Weatherbeeta rugs are always fab on him - just haven't tried the fly rug.

 

[Jesstickle]

I don't have a coblet I'm afraid but I also recomend the Mark Todd one. Absolutely the best fly rug I've ever had. Maximum coverage, no rubs and all the mane left in even after 24hr turnout all summer

My big-fronted warmblood x (and he really is chunky, you could drive a bus between his front legs) seems to fit in ok of thats any help.

 

[Chunkie]

Thanks everyone - it sounds as though the Mark Todd one may be worth a go.