lightweight turnouts

[TicTac]

Can anybody recommend a really good and not too expensive lightweight turnout rug ( with option for a neck cover) that is Waterproof?

My mare is currently in the lightweight amigo 1200 denier turnout with neck cover but this morning she came in as wet underneath it as she would have been without a rug on!

Admittedly lightweight's aren't supposed to deal with winter or monsoon conditions but there must be some good waterproof one's out there.

 

[LadyRascasse]

mark todd lightweight, mine has been out in a heavy rainstorm (not purposely) and my horse was still dry underneath (to my suprise) would reccomend

 

[JoBo]

I’m a big fan of Mark Todd rugs, my LW hasn’t leaked at all and fit my two very well.

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

My Premier Equine is very good - can also get a version with a neck I believe.

 

[martlin]

I swear by Amigo, never had a leakage

 

[Eira]

Bucas

Sol approves and it was only £38 quid

eta --- ooooh this has no neck BUT i've had rings put on it and now it does

 

[JoJo_]

Another vote for Mark Todd. You can buy a neck to clip on if you need one. Good fit. My mare is out in hers tonight.

http://www.surreyequestrian.co.uk/image.php?type=P&id=16955 Pic of it.

 

[RLF]

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Bucas

Sol approves and it was only £38 quid

eta --- ooooh this has no neck BUT i've had rings put on it and now it does

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Poor Sol, he looks like he's been 'David Dickensoned'

 

[gails]

Saxon do a good light weight economy rug, around £36, my old boy had one for about a day until it got nicked

 

[HayleyandBob]

another vote for mark todd

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

I bought one of these & the fit has been excellent & has been watreproof to date.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=390041260869

 

[Eira]

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Bucas

Sol approves and it was only £38 quid

eta --- ooooh this has no neck BUT i've had rings put on it and now it does

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Poor Sol, he looks like he's been 'David Dickensoned'

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She's a giant wotsit

She loves it though

 

[kellyeaton]

weathabeta are good but all light weights are only shower proof so if it rains hard or light rain for hours they will all come through!

 

[Chumsmum]

I posted in 'normal' New Lounge today regarding l/w turnouts - I have a 600D Amigo that leaks in heavy rain, though it has survived today but may leak tonight.

I think I'm going to buy a Premier Equine Buster Lite T/O which has 40g filling - I'm hoping this wont be too warm and just stop the 'sweating' effect as well as being totally waterproof, anyone use one? They also do a version with a neck that has a 70g filling.

 

[kinglouis]

I have the Amigo lightweight and haven't had a poblem, I like Mark Todds but I find they don't fit my boy accross the shoulder...you might find the same if your horse fits the Amigo well. Happy shopping!

 

[TicTac]

thanks guys for all your suggestions. I will get looking

 

[Ludi-doodi]

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I swear by Amigo, never had a leakage

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Soooo true even in the heavest rain and very, very cheap - under £30

 

[pricklyflower]

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I swear by Amigo, never had a leakage

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Soooo true even in the heavest rain and very, very cheap - under £30

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Another fan here, never had a leakage, fits the two cobs well as rugs usually aren't deep enough, won't buy anything else now.

 

[Vicki_Krystal]

I just brought 2 saxon lightweights and even in the torrential rain we had today they were dry!

Even better i brought them in the sale section of equestrian clearance for £26 each

 

[Chumsmum]

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I swear by Amigo, never had a leakage

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I would have said the same until I got my 600D red one

Amigo fits my boy like a glove, Mark Todd drops too low on his shoulders.

Going to buy a PE and put it to the test - I need a spare one anyway

 

[Paddywhack]

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I swear by Amigo, never had a leakage

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Soooo true even in the heavest rain and very, very cheap - under £30

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Another fan here, never had a leakage, fits the two cobs well as rugs usually aren't deep enough, won't buy anything else now.

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same here,they are also made of tough material.

 

[fornema]

I swear by weatherbeeta ive had 4 of mine 4 years and my guys live out 24/7 so use them lots but they have never let water through and never had a ripped one

 

[lauraandjack]

I have a Weatherbeeta Landa extra light (or something like that name) it is normal turnout rug material but only has a cotton lining with no filling. So completely waterproof. Has rings for attaching neck cover.

My cob lived in it most of the winter before last as he was unclipped and just needed to stay clean and dry rather than warm. It survived with only one small repairable tear.

 

[ElliePippa]

Shires is Fantastic, can cope with monsoon conditions too, never ripped, fantastic fit

 

[blackmagic]

I bought a Robinsons light weight turnout when I first got Magic 3 years ago, thinking it would do until I could afford something better, and its still going strong. It outperforms her Amigo lightweight and I think it was around £20 in a sale!

However, I have just bought one of these at Badminton...
http://www.bijouponywear.co.uk/products/...out%20Rug%206'0

Apologies to all pink haters, I just couldn't resist!!

 

[RomanyMayday]

another vote for amigo! had his on all night and day in the pouring rain and not a drop seeped through!

 

[RachelB]

My Mark Todd lightweight wasn't particularly waterproof. My Amigo 600 is decently waterproof, apart from the hole! The best lightweight I've had is my Rambo Supreme - my horse is always dry, but it cost an arm and a leg so that's probably not much use!!

 

[Lplates]

Just got Shires Tempest Lite, pony accidentally out in downpour this afternoon and totally dry.