PROPER Newmarket wool exercise rug?

[LauraBR]

Based on recommendations on here I'm keen to get my boy a Newmarket exercise rug.

Which is the geniune article- the proper thick wool one? Every manufacturer has their own version with the Newmarket stripes and some of them look like flimsy rubbish!

Can anyone help?

 

[Frazer]

I have always believe that rambo's version of the newmarket rug has been the geniune product. Derby House do the proper version I think (dont hold me to it) but derby house also do there own version of this rug!

 

[severnmiles]

Mine is fab and is made by Shires, it just says 'Shires, Newmarket blanket 100% wool'

I've ridden out in heavy rain and the horse is still dry underneath.

I don't think Rambo is the original manufacturer of this. I thought it was Witney, or am I barking up the wrong tree?

Sorry, not much help!

 

[spaniel]

Witney wool ones are the real deal I think. Be prepared to spend a lot of money though, Im sure mine was about £80. Saying that its so prescious I dont use it and have a Shires one that does the job unless its really wet!

 

[LauraBR]

So long as he is dry then that's all I'm worried about... so Shires, Rambo and Whitney all good?

 

[Frazer]

Sorry I ment shires aswell as rambo! Whitney wool ones are nice too, but have never brought one of these

 

[eekmon]

Witneys are the 'origional' Newmarket blanket! Don't know if the others are as good? My Mum found me a Witney blanket in a jumble sale years ago and I use it as an under blanket when it gets really cold, it is really warm!

 

[loopylucifer]

witney blankets are the ones you are thinking of. i did hear recently they no longer make them

! i have an original one got from equine car boot for £20! start looking!

 

[RunToEarth]

Whitneys are THE original stripe, surely, we have ones that is years old,and I mean years old!!

 

[Salcey]

Yes whitneys the original, and you can still get them, we don't stock them as a lot of people tend to buy the shires one.
PM if you need more details

 

[AmyMay]

I have one I may be prepared to part with.

PM me if you are interested.

 

[brightmount]

I've got the full version, in other words, a Newmarket stripe fleece and it's by Rambo. I chose this one because it's man-made fibre so you can wash it but wool is tricky to wash. If anyone is considering the Rambo fleece I can thoroughly recommend it, as it's a lovely thick weight and generously deep.

I had a wool one for a previous horse that was by Rhinegold. It was quite good considering it was a cheapie.

 

[brightmount]

If you have a pony or cob, Equestrian Clearance have Newmarket wool exercise rugs on special offer:

http://www.equestrianclearance.com/perl2/v2.cgi?page=/templates/details.html&productid=8903

 

[PapaFrita]

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Based on recommendations on here I'm keen to get my boy a Newmarket exercise rug.

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What's so good about them? I'd really like to know!

 

[Weezy]

Its WITNEY (No H) and they ARE the real deal!

Good about them PF - they are breathable and warm but allow movement of moisture

In all honesty the new wicking fabrics are prob even better, but I am an old school person and if I could still buy old style NZ's and Jute rgs I would!

 

[Drummer]

I have just bought the rambo version but in shades of blue and am very impressed so far, will be getting the exercise sheet version next!