Is there a rug that is actually waterproof?

[Elgar93]

Thanks everyone this is really helpful. I'm going to treat him to the weatherbeeta with liners for now. If a 0g Rambo came up in the black Friday sales I would probably be tempted to grab one too to have a spare waterproof layers in case the weatherbeeta ever succumbs but Im struggling with the price on that a bit!!

 

[HorseMaid]

My horse has got a 50g Hy StormX turnout which is 600D, a 200g Shires combo that is 600d, and cheap off Ebay 1680d heavyweight combo (I think the brand is Chonma, I think it's generic "made in China"). All going into their third winters and don't leak, never been washed. I think washing kills them.

 

[Starzaan]

Thanks everyone this is really helpful. I'm going to treat him to the weatherbeeta with liners for now. If a 0g Rambo came up in the black Friday sales I would probably be tempted to grab one too to have a spare waterproof layers in case the weatherbeeta ever succumbs but Im struggling with the price on that a bit!!

Just make sure you go for either Premier or Ultra with WB. (Ex WB account manager here). Those are the ones with the highest level of waterproofness. Also all WB turnout rugs have three year warranty on waterproofing, breathability and fixtures and fittings, so keep your receipt and register your warranty card!

 

[MuddyMonster]

My Derby House no fill rug is surprisingly waterproof for £30-ish.

The Swish so far seem to be waterproof and reasonably priced so far!

 

[Chappie]

Might be worth looking at the Gallop Trojan Xtra range - I've only used my 1200d 100g combos last winter so far so can't give a full report, but I am far north and the daily turnout field is exposed on three sides... I've bought a 200g as well, hope I don't need it to be honest! Seem pretty sturdily made. They sometimes come up on second-hand sites online in good condition, quite reasonably priced. I'm always on the lookout for them for the riding school ponies at the yard who live out, 600d just doesn't cope up here.

 

[Chianti]

hi i use ruggles i bought 2 no fill and they leaked terribly waste of money, but my 50g and upwards have worked in all weathers incl Beast of the East, maybe it was a bad batch of fabric…….

I bought a new, unlined rug from Ruggles and it leaked very badly. I contacted them and they replaced it with no argument. They even offered me a 50gm as replacement instead.

 

[JBM]

All my rugs are Weatherbeetas and Derby house
0 problems

 

[Sussexbythesea]

I’ve got exclusively Rambo, Rhino and Amigo and none have ever leaked. A couple of my Rambos are around 17yrs old and don’t leak.

 

[irishdraft]

My horses which live out are in various bridleway rugs, a couple of which are about 6/7 years old and are still waterproof. Have to say I'm another who never washes turnouts. My mare has been out in a 100g in all the recent torrential rain and is dry & warm.

 

[Elgar93]

Just make sure you go for either Premier or Ultra with WB. (Ex WB account manager here). Those are the ones with the highest level of waterproofness. Also all WB turnout rugs have three year warranty on waterproofing, breathability and fixtures and fittings, so keep your receipt and register your warranty card!

I'm going for the ultratough so that's good to know! I also didn't know about the receipt/warranty so will definitely keep that safe thanks!

 

[McFluff]

Rambo all the way. Never leaked - and the 0g works very well. On its own or with liners.
my oldest one is 9 I think.

 

[Wheresthehoofpick]

Keep an eye on FB marketplace for Rambo. I got a new only tried on one for a great price. Really happy with it.

 

[saddlesore]

It's a fallacy which is often repeated on here that all 0g turnouts leak in heavy rain.

Poor quality 0g turnouts leak in heavy rain. 0g Rambos don't.

This. Rambos are £££ but they really are brilliant rugs. My fully clipped boy is living out in a Rambo 0g atm and dry as a bone