Premier Equine Rugs - Fantastic for my 17'3 ID. Best find EVER!

[suej102]

Just wanted to say that after 2 years of rug searching I think I have my found the perfect rug company in Premier Equine. I was advised to look them up via this site when I was despairing about not having deep enough rugs for my 17'3 - they all came up like bloody mini dresses on him and I so wanted him to have nice, long rugs which didn't look so short.

So, enter Premier Equine into my life. Have bought the Bug Buster (although 7' is the biggest in this range but it is still more generous than most). £42 which included hood AND matching fly mask (paid an extra £2 for full face version). Only £3 P&P and came NEXT DAY by courier. I was very impressed. They have a great range of boots and all other rugs go to 7'3 and are really competitively priced and great quality.

I think it's about time someone gave the big boys (as in the Rambo's/Todds) a run for their money and these people - direct manufacturers, can do no wrong in my eyes.

Come later in the year I am going to Ebay all of my bad buys - rugs with promise but no depth - and kit my man out with a complete Premier wardrobe.

Just wanted to share some good news for a change!!

 

[Serephin]

I am a premier equine fan too - all my rugs are from them!

 

[ru-fi-do]

Thats interesting, my mare takes at least 7ft3, I didn't think premier went up to that size though

. I'll go and have a look now. I have the same problem as she is long but wide and deep too. I have a masta that fits her ok though having said that.

 

[scotsmare]

I have a couple of these rugs on my 17hh Warmblood x Clydesdale mare and they keep her fabulously warm and cosy. I'd recommend them to anyone.

ps. PM list of rugs you're going to ebay - I need some new ones for my youngsters!

 

[HollyP]

I just bought a Bug Buster and couldnt believe how quickly it came! she is being turned out in it today

the YOs swear by the sweetitch ones!

 

[Thistle]

I have some of their rugs too, excellent value.

 

[birchave0]

a few years ago they made a "thermatex" type rug called the all in one. They were fab, I tried to buy more but they stopped making them

I did however find a couple of new ones for sale on ebay and I now have three of them!!!

They are a great all round rug, maybe they will make them again?

 

[SunshineTallulah]

Another PE fan here. I have their fleece cooler. Tres smart.

Will get their lightweight rain sheet at some point too.

 

[AmyMay]

Bought two of their rugs last year - HW stable and MW Turnout.

I would actually rate them higher than Horseware or Fal - and at a fraction of the price.

I can't see me buying any other brand from now on.

 

[Maggie2]

Do they do an unlined rainsheet type? I seem to only see ones with 40g and upwards of filling?

 

[AmyMay]

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Do they do an unlined rainsheet type? I seem to only see ones with 40g and upwards of filling?

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Dont think so - I've looked myself......

 

[Amelia]

Thanks for this post suej102, I had asked the same question earlier during the week and my friend also rec. them..

Off to order rugs and wraps

 

[zoesophie]

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Thats interesting, my mare takes at least 7ft3, I didn't think premier went up to that size though

. I'll go and have a look now. I have the same problem as she is long but wide and deep too. I have a masta that fits her ok though having said that.

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I love this company too and my boy normally takes 7ft3 but have found they come up a bit bigger than other brands (well the turnouts I have got do anyway) - just to warn you

 

[spaniel]

They do an unlined which can be used in the stable or in the field.

 

[Maggie2]

Sorry to be so dim Spaniel, but went to look at website and there are ones to use in stable and field, but only seem to find 40g and upwards filling, can you tell me where I'd find a totally unlined turnout on there please?

 

[spaniel]

Ive got one at the yard, I will have a look tonight and see if it gives me a clue as to the 'name'. I know it was in the sale last year so maybe they dont have it this time. Will check though as it might be worth phoning them to ask.

 

[DougalJ]

I have a 17.2 warmblood and struggle to get a correct fit in rugs for him. I found Slumberdown fitted him well after trying lots of other makes. Slumberdown has now stopped making rugs so interested to hear Premier Equine is a good quality make. Do they have stockists or is it or all online shopping?

 

[sam72431]

Are you sure that sumberdown have stopped making rugs they are still on the fal website. Premier Equine are excellent i have some of there travel boots and tail guards really good and good value for money!

 

[DougalJ]

My local saddlery is a big outfit doing many ranges of rugs of the main well known companes. Im after a middle weight without neck to use in the autumn. I asked whether they had any left in 7ft after the winter season and she said that Slumberdown have now stopped making rugs and have been taken over by (not Fal)....... but cant remember the make. Perhaps someone out there might know who?

 

[Britestar]

Yea for PE rugs. Best ones out there

 

[Pebble101]

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Do they do an unlined rainsheet type? I seem to only see ones with 40g and upwards of filling?

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They did (last year I think) because I bought one and want another. They didn't do a neck cover with them though.

 

[suej102]

I think it is all online - hence the competitive prices.

http://www.premierequine.co.uk/acatalog/horse-rugs.html

Am glad this has had such a great response - it is lovely to share our 'eureka' moments here and know that they are useful for others too!

My rug worries are now over. Hurrah!!

 

[spaniel]

PE are online, direct to the manufacturers..

 

[jinxy]

I've never bought rugs from them but do have the sports boots and they are very good. I will definately look at their things first in the future

 

[spaniel]

They do good sales too!

 

[Araminta]

Fantastic PE rugs.

I struggled to get anything to fit my larger than life boy. Ended up buying very expensive fal rugs that still looked like mini skirts on him. Then found PE and have never looked back fantastic rugs that really fit and very good value for money. Iam still using rugs that are 4 yeas old and not a markon them ( well,some mud maybe) Oh, and very waterproof, never had one leak even in the heaviest rain

 

[miss_bird]

I also use these rugs as well as pro tuff, as i am sick of paying big money for brand names that are never long enough on the depth, also william funnel range quite good

 

[kickandshout]

they knock spots off all the other mail orders for thier speedy delivery and quality.
i compared thier winter heavyweight with rambo's equivelant and premiers was at least £50 cheaper and actually a heavierweight.
would love to buy one of everything I wouldnt buy any other brand.

 

[dieseldog]

I do like PE stuff, but I won't ever order of them again. The couriers they use are awful. They pretend to deliver stuff and it never turns up. I've tried twice and both times were a disaster. I would never use them again for that reason - I can't stand the stress.

We also bought 2 of the lightweight turnouts - 1 leaks one doesn't and the cut of the nech isn't the best. Also when you have the neck attached and the horse puts it's head down to eat grass the neck cover gaps at the top and all the rain pours in.

The saddlecloth - hopefully they have changed it by now is also too tight across the withers. I bought one rode in it for about 10 mins and had to take it off - never used it again

 

[Parkranger]

Another vote for PE - agree with Sooty - i've been converted to them now and wouldn't by anyother brand!