No Fill Rug Recommendations

[raegank]

Hi All

My horse has just managed to break her current rainsheet which was a weatherbeeta 1200 no fill rug with the padded wither area, not great timing given the current weather.

Looking for recommendations on 1200 denier no fill rugs that I can buy to replace her current one. The funkier the print the better! She's a chunky 16.2 Friesian/ warmblood so she needs a fairly roomy chest, she lives out with a field shelter and is not clipped in the winter so need something sturdy.

Help! I don't know where to start looking!

 

[VioletStripe]

I have a 9yo Amigo rainsheet which is 1200D and still going strong. I don't know if they make 1200D any more though..?

Generally, I rarely see no-fills in 1200D - a shame because I adore all my Premier Equine rugs but can't find a rainsheet from them with a high enough Denier!

 

[cblover]

Ruggles Rugs all the time for me. 1200D and very well made.

 

[raegank]

I have a 9yo Amigo rainsheet which is 1200D and still going strong. I don't know if they make 1200D any more though..?

Generally, I rarely see no-fills in 1200D - a shame because I adore all my Premier Equine rugs but can't find a rainsheet from them with a high enough Denier!

Such a shame isn't it. You rarely see any sheets with that denier, 600 denier is pretty useless for dealing with any decent amount of rain. I'll check if I can find any horseware ones.

 

[irishdraft]

I have a very chunky ID living out and he has a equitheme no fill on . It isn't a 1200 as far as I know but he is always dry underneath .

 

[LegOn]

Horsewear do a 1000D in a no fill!

https://shop.horseware.com/category/for-horses/blankets/turnouts/rhino/

 

[MereChristmas]

Horsewear do a 1000D in a no fill!

https://shop.horseware.com/category/for-horses/blankets/turnouts/rhino/

Pony has had one of these on 27/7 since late autumn in an attempt to keep him clean. When he was clipped I took the hood off and used a snuggy hood. He is warm / cool not toasty which is fine for a native. It hasn’t rubbed at all.

 

[Goldenstar]

Premier equine buster .

 

[Meowy Catkin]

I do rate the Rhinos as being properly waterproof (I had one years ago that was great even in storms until the outer fabric disintegrated) but sadly I've had issues with the stitching on my latest one. The surcingles and front straps are just falling off and it's an almost new rug. Having said that, the stitching on the newer Rambos appears to be good, so maybe worth the extra £££ and get a Rambo (and my very old Rambo Duo hasn't disintegrated so far).

 

[poacher82]

Shires Air Motion - it has this padded mesh liner (they call it "3D fabric") that seems to do a great job of allowing a bit of airflow... You know how no-fills in torrential rain can get a bit clammy on the horse's back? It stops that happening! I have just checked the website and it's only 600D, but when my boy has been out in his in non-stop rain all day he's always come in bone dry.

 

[Pippity]

Maxima Equestrian do 1200D for all their turnouts and some moderately funky patterns (but they all end up mud-coloured after a while, anyway!)

 

[milliepops]

Rambo for me every time. never have to replace them i have a speedy stitcher for little inevitable repairs (I have a couple of destructa-horses that pull straps off for fun).

 

[Nicnac]

Maxima - have on ID and TB. Go size up for ID just because he's built like a brick sh*thouse. Really reasonable and last.

 

[TheSpottyCobby]

Another vote for Maxima

 

[TGM]

All Maxima turnout rugs are 1200 denier. Nice patterns and reasonably priced. Depends what size you need though, as they are sold out of many of the larger sizes in no fill at the moment.

 

[ownedbyaconnie]

I could be wrong but pretty sure my Derby House rainsheet is 1200 denier and it has unicorns on it. They seem to bring out a new print every season.

I don't rug my pony anymore but it used to keep her dry unless it was pouring and/or raining all day relentlessly. But then she didn't have much shoulder at the time and I think this was more due to the rug being a bit big than the rug itself.

 

[raegank]

Premier equine buster .

Sadly the premier equine seem to rub her withers really badly. I had a full rugging system that I had to sell because they rubbed her raw

 

[raegank]

Maxima Equestrian do 1200D for all their turnouts and some moderately funky patterns (but they all end up mud-coloured after a while, anyway!)

Very true but it means someone can never get it wrong when you send them to put the rabbit print rug on haha

 

[raegank]

All Maxima turnout rugs are 1200 denier. Nice patterns and reasonably priced. Depends what size you need though, as they are sold out of many of the larger sizes in no fill at the moment.

Just checked and you're right, nothing in 6'9 for the no fills! What a shame... I'll keep them in mind for future rugs though.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

My shires ones have been fine but I fabsil all my rugs from new and always if they are ever washed.

 

[zandp]

Premier equine buster .

Mine's lasted 15 years with no issues, they are great.

I'm slowly going over to swish rugs though, haven't got their rainsheet but the 50g rugs are really good.

 

[asmp]

Ruggles Rugs all the time for me. 1200D and very well made.

Mine leaks like a sieve (although have 50g and 100g which are ok)

ETA bought a second hand Rhino wug which is good

 

[Jeni the dragon]

Rambo every time for me! Fit my really chunky pair, and a half neck might suit your girl!

 

[poiuytrewq]

Mine leaks like a sieve (although have 50g and 100g which are ok)

ETA bought a second hand Rhino wug which is good

Agree, mine was awful too. Leaked badly from day one. Rhino’s are great. I have a light weight and it’s never failed in the rain however heavy.

 

[SussexbytheXmasTree]

I have Rhino and Amigo no fills and much prefer the Amigo Bravo 1200D. I did buy a size larger than measured on recommendation and after trying on my friends. It gives more bum coverage and is light and completely wAterproof. It’s on its done two autumn and spring seasons with no issues.

Much as I love Rambo I reserve spending that amount on the heavier ones and have a 200g, 300g and a Duo.

 

[teddypops]

Shires Air Motion - it has this padded mesh liner (they call it "3D fabric") that seems to do a great job of allowing a bit of airflow... You know how no-fills in torrential rain can get a bit clammy on the horse's back? It stops that happening! I have just checked the website and it's only 600D, but when my boy has been out in his in non-stop rain all day he's always come in bone dry.

I’ve got these and I’m really impressed. My ponies live out in them and they haven’t leaked at all.

 

[EmmaC78]

I do rate the Rhinos as being properly waterproof (I had one years ago that was great even in storms until the outer fabric disintegrated) but sadly I've had issues with the stitching on my latest one. The surcingles and front straps are just falling off and it's an almost new rug. Having said that, the stitching on the newer Rambos appears to be good, so maybe worth the extra £££ and get a Rambo (and my very old Rambo Duo hasn't disintegrated so far).

I am finding the same. I have bought a couple of LW rhinos recently and the front fastenings and surcingles just keep getting ripped off. The horse is not a rug trasher so it must be poor stitching. I am sick of sending them away for repair.

I much prefer Rambo's.

 

[SussexbytheXmasTree]

I am finding the same. I have bought a couple of LW rhinos recently and the front fastenings and surcingles just keep getting ripped off. The horse is not a rug trasher so it must be poor stitching. I am sick of sending them away for repair.

I much prefer Rambo's.

I also found that regarding the Rhinos.

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

I'm using Weatherbeeta and John Whitaker rugs this year. All 1200D and I'm impressed with all of them. All staed waterproof even in the worst of weathers and mine live out 24/7

 

[Meowy Catkin]

I am finding the same. I have bought a couple of LW rhinos recently and the front fastenings and surcingles just keep getting ripped off. The horse is not a rug trasher so it must be poor stitching. I am sick of sending them away for repair.

I much prefer Rambo's.

The tab that you hold to pull open the velcro at the chest came off in my hand... I'm not that strong! I'm sorry that you are having the same issues.