Masta Exercise Rug

[EmmaC78]

Does anyone have one of the exercise rugs that Masta have just brought out? I am thinking of buying one as normal hi-viz sheets never seem to stay on my horse properly so I like the idea or it fastening round the front to (hopefully!) stop it slipping. Just wondering if they are any good and how they come up size wise?

http://www.masta.co.uk/catalogue/horse-rugs/exercise-sheets/waterproof-exercise-rug/

 

[wills_91]

Quite like the look of that myself will be keeping a wee eye on this.

 

[EmmaC78]

Quite like the look of that myself will be keeping a wee eye on this.

Yes, they look great. After a hack this morning on a very spooky horse whose hi-viz sheet kept blowing up and slipping back I Googled to see what was available and this seemed to be the best option. I never normally buy Masta as I know they are not generally good for a TB build but I have found them for £44 on amazon so might be worth a try.

 

[Silmarillion]

I like the idea, but I'd be worried it would rub - especially as I've never seen a Masta rug actually fit a horse that isn't a plastic display model in a shop.
I got a V-Bandz quarter sheet for Christmas, it's very secure (I normally find quarter sheets too flappy but this one isn't) - have you tried a quarter sheet? If your saddle is secure then a properly fastened quarter sheet shouldn't move.

 

[EmmaC78]

I like the idea, but I'd be worried it would rub - especially as I've never seen a Masta rug actually fit a horse that isn't a plastic display model in a shop.
I got a V-Bandz quarter sheet for Christmas, it's very secure (I normally find quarter sheets too flappy but this one isn't) - have you tried a quarter sheet? If your saddle is secure then a properly fastened quarter sheet shouldn't move.

Yes, I was worried about the fit as I find Masta an odd fit so wondered if it would still end up moving about and be just as much hassle. I hadn't considered a quarter sheet as sometimes I make a last minute rain sheet decision so it is good just to be able to quickly put it on when I have already tacked up. I'll have a look though as it might be an option. Thanks

 

[heatk07]

I've got one, it's great, hasn't moved and is highly visible!

 

[EmmaC78]

I've got one, it's great, hasn't moved and is highly visible!

Great, thanks. How does it fit size wise? Did you just get your normal rug size?

 

[heatk07]

Yes, my mare is 6'0 which is what I bought and is fine, for the record I don't like masta rugs but liked the idea of this rug, so I risked it!

 

[heatk07]

Just to add, it comes with a fillet string but does have rings to attach leg straps to if you wanted.

 

[EmmaC78]

Yes, my mare is 6'0 which is what I bought and is fine, for the record I don't like masta rugs but liked the idea of this rug, so I risked it!

Great thanks, I think I might risk it too