Heavyweight turnout suggestions????

[caramel]

So... have just had phone call from yard saying my darling horse has ripped his rug, to the point where the others were chasing him and he's now come in.

That was his HW combo, and I'm going back later to survey the damage! luckily his rug's been changed.

I need to buy a new one asap, as it's meant to get colder and he's a wimpy TB who feels the cold. Any ideas??

 

[measles]

Premier Equine - and they have a sale on!

 

[caramel]

oooh yay!! that's always a bonus! Not overly happy as I remember one horse had his rug destroyed by another horse who was 'playing'. I know mine isn't a rug destroyer.

Had a look and premier equine it is!

 

[.Redmerl]

My TB likes his premier equine, it's known as his tent as it really covers him up. I have found weatherbeeta is a very good alternative and cheap on equestrian clearance website

 

[ellie_e]

PE!! there lovely rugs, bought mine at Olympia, really really pleased with it

 

[caramel]

hmm... weatherbeeta always fits him well Will have a look. thanks!

 

[forestfantasy]

I have all Weatherbeetas and love them, had the last 4 rugs for at least 4/5 years & still going strong.
Also PE rugs are fab.
I'd also be looking to move into a different field from the rug trasher!

 

[TJ&Ozzie]

I have a particulaly wimpy pony who I really struggle to keep warm in the winter. I brought him this a couple of years a go and he is always toasty warm and dry in all weathers now. Best rug I've ever brought.

http://www.elandlodge.com/shop/product/mark-todd-heavy-weight-combo-turnout/

 

[caramel]

forestfantasy:: I'm going to speak to people when I get down the yard to establish what happened, and look at the damage. Really not happy

Thank you for all your suggestions, will have a look at them all. Good thing there are plenty of sales on!

 

[serenityjane]

Horses in the wild don't wear rugs so why would your horse need one?

 

[caramel]

SerenityJane:: My horse is an older (15yrs) TB who has not been well, just come off antibiotics, clipped and loses weight at the drop of a hat. So that's why I rug, to keep him warm. I don't care about how muddy he gets, but I do it for warmth and protection from the weather. His field is on a hill, exposed to the elements and he feels the cold.

 

[TJ&Ozzie]

Domestic horses are different from wild horses - With different breeding genetics things get bred out of domestic horses. They need looking after differently.

 

[criso]

I'd check the fit first, I tried a PE on my tb and it was so long it was nearly past his knees, I'd be worried about him catching the back when he got up from rolling, seen another horse do it.

Mine is in a field of rug rippers and they all do it including mine and you really see the difference in rugs.
My weatherbeeta takas have fared best, the landa was useless and had several rips within a week, PE come second though someone has had to have 3 mended and worst were the cheaper ones which seem to come in within a day with the neck hanging off and rips on the back.

Serenity Jane yes horses do live out without rug and people winter out tbs no problem especially brood mares and youngstock but January is not the time to remove rugs from an older tb who has been wearing them all winter.

 

[forestfantasy]

Horses in the wild don't wear rugs so why would your horse need one?

What a ridiculous comment!

 

[caramel]

To be honest I wasn't sure how to reply to that without starting something! I've always found a Weatherbeeta works well on him, so will go with what I know works.

 

[Daytona]

I hate PE mine leaked, so heavy when wet and clips broke :-(

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