Rain Ranting Thread

It’s like a monsoon here! I put mine out for a few hours this afternoon and nipped out and then got the worst rain we have had all day! Just fetched them back in and they all look like drowned rats although I must say I am very impressed with my swish rugs - they had leaked slightly but the horses were mostly dry underneath!! I don’t think I know another 0g rug that is that waterproof except for the ones you need to take out a mortgage for!!
 
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Genuinely never known anything like this.

All my fields are flooding, the drainage ditches are overflowing, the school is a giant lake, and water is now starting to flow in to my feed room.

Went out to move the fence for Bo and Cookie and found them ankle deep in water. Brought them in for tonight, thank goodness the stables are still dry, although I've just had to sweep water off the yard.

It's been raining heavily since 9pm last night and isn't due to stop until tomorrow morning.
Feeling a bit tearful if I'm honest and very worried about how bad it will be by the morning.
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I brought mine in this morning and then had a change of heart and put them out again so I could bring them in tonight. Very glad I did, the river had just burst it's banks.

All 5 of my waterproof coats are drying in the garage. And the hubbie thinks I have too many coats 😏
 
It doesn't seem to just rain anymore, instead it is like the sky is falling in each time.

I was hoping to eek out my summer fields until end of October but I don't see it happening if this continues.
Thankful our land is good enough the boys are still out 18-20hrs a day at the moment but it's a worry so early in the year.
 
If you like we can all blame me, I bought a horse after 35 years of wanting one, in September last year and it’s not stopped raining since! So I think this wet weather is my doing! Hopefully whoever is finding this practical joke hilarious will get bored soon and we’ll have a cold but crisp and dry winter?!

We are still on our summer field and it’s doing ok, seeming to get a couple of wet days then a couple of dry ones. Met office is saying wet today and then dry for the rest of the week for us, but I’ll believe that when I see it! I haven’t bought mine in, but have rugged earlier than last year, she’s not as fluffy as she was then, this time last year we were clipped, have managed to put that off so far!
 
Bit the bullet and brought Old Dobbin in last night. The land drain at the top of the field was gushing like a geyser and pouring water down the field. The road drains all had water coming up instead of going down, and it rained solidly for over fourteen hours. Lancs/Yorks border. My son in Huddersfield said it started to brighten up late evening, so perhaps we got all the rain.
 
Ittookawhile said:
If you like we can all blame me, I bought a horse after 35 years of wanting one, in September last year and it’s not stopped raining since! So I think this wet weather is my doing! Hopefully whoever is finding this practical joke hilarious will get bored soon and we’ll have a cold but crisp and dry winter?!

We are still on our summer field and it’s doing ok, seeming to get a couple of wet days then a couple of dry ones. Met office is saying wet today and then dry for the rest of the week for us, but I’ll believe that when I see it! I haven’t bought mine in, but have rugged earlier than last year, she’s not as fluffy as she was then, this time last year we were clipped, have managed to put that off so far!
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Im gonna buy a selection of spendy waterproof coats, for yard and home, maybe some new turns outs. Then sods law it will be dry...

I'm basing this on the fact that I splashed out on a pair of fancy sunglasses this summer.. it is all my fault
 
To people out there trying to find easy-off waterproof clothing, a waterproof seat cover is far easier when it's absolutely belting down and you look like a drowned rat with bits of hay stuck to the you. Oh the relief of diving into a dry vehicle. Drape an old bath towel over the cover to stop water from dripping everywhere.
 
Horses look much happier this morning but it was still drizzling when I opened the door for the first time. Got a message yesterday morning from the friend who looked after the horses while we were away over the weekend to say that they were standing outside shivering. Just asked her to give them more hay. As we arrived home, about 5.00pm, they were standing in the shelter peering out. So at least they were being a bit more sensible. The rain was lashing down!
 
Highmileagecob said:
To people out there trying to find easy-off waterproof clothing, a waterproof seat cover is far easier when it's absolutely belting down and you look like a drowned rat with bits of hay stuck to the you. Oh the relief of diving into a dry vehicle. Drape an old bath towel over the cover to stop water from dripping everywhere.
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This is next on my list to buy!
 
GrassChop said:
@Jambarissa
This is one of the ones I saw on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/onewind-AP...b5831473f3699a7753f064f2d43&gad_source=1&th=1

It's not great but it might do the job. Failing that, I'm tempted to get one of those really long puffer jackets that seem to be the trend at the moment and get a car seat cover instead!
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It's cheap enough isn't it. I'm assuming same material as cheap waterproof trousers, could be cut to a more reasonable length. I'm thinking it'll be more breathable and much easier to get on and off.

I have several full length coats but you have the whole weight on your shoulders and everything that you do with your legs transfers to twisting in your upper body and vice versa, I just find it a nightmare.

I'm looking into waterproof chaps, that might be best of both worlds if the zip isn't too fiddly.

I'm starting to think that the way to go is to have a ton of clothes changes available AND to actually change them rather than press on. Then leave all the dripping wet stuff in the tack room.
 
I used to use waterproof chaps and they were really good for yard work and riding in. However if it was belting it down when you were riding then you'd end up with a wet patch around your pants where they don't cover and they also don't offer the saddle any protection either. Their other negative is that they can get really manky if you're in and out of deep or thick mud because they go over the top of footwear so it's not like where wellies etc can take the main brunt of the mud. They work well as being able to put them on and off easily and I'd choose them over a riding skirt or long coat for yard work depending on the mud you need to go through.
 
Jambarissa said:
It's cheap enough isn't it. I'm assuming same material as cheap waterproof trousers, could be cut to a more reasonable length. I'm thinking it'll be more breathable and much easier to get on and off.

I have several full length coats but you have the whole weight on your shoulders and everything that you do with your legs transfers to twisting in your upper body and vice versa, I just find it a nightmare.

I'm looking into waterproof chaps, that might be best of both worlds if the zip isn't too fiddly.

I'm starting to think that the way to go is to have a ton of clothes changes available AND to actually change them rather than press on. Then leave all the dripping wet stuff in the tack room.
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This one looks quite good as well but not as cheap https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rain-Wrap-...8df2556eef533a11a05d58b015514e4b&gad_source=1 and I think I'd prefer wraparound.

That's true about the full length coats, can't bend in them properly either I find, can be quite restricting. Can you get chaps that you don't have to step into?
 
Squeak said:
I used to use waterproof chaps and they were really good for yard work and riding in. However if it was belting it down when you were riding then you'd end up with a wet patch around your pants where they don't cover and they also don't offer the saddle any protection either. Their other negative is that they can get really manky if you're in and out of deep or thick mud because they go over the top of footwear so it's not like where wellies etc can take the main brunt of the mud. They work well as being able to put them on and off easily and I'd choose them over a riding skirt or long coat for yard work depending on the mud you need to go through.
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Yes, that's one thing that puts me off of waterproof trousers if they go over boots is the mud all over the bottom of them!
 
Mine have been out about an hour and a half and I can already see one waiting to come back in - don’t blame him. They won’t be out too long today as I’ve got the Vet coming over lunchtime. I can’t believe the amount of standing water on the fields!!
 
GrassChop said:
This one looks quite good as well but not as cheap https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rain-Wrap-...8df2556eef533a11a05d58b015514e4b&gad_source=1 and I think I'd prefer wraparound.

That's true about the full length coats, can't bend in them properly either I find, can be quite restricting. Can you get chaps that you don't have to step into?
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These le mieux ones look good
LeMieux DryTex Stormwear Waterproof Chaps - Black - Fleece Lining & Elasticated Waist https://amzn.eu/d/7AyqCzU

There's some good stuff marketed for shooting, these look easy to get on and off

And I'm looking at rain legs, they only cover the front of your thighs so limited protection (but the bit that gets wet with me ) but very breathable and easy to get on and off. Expensive for what they are though
RAINLEGS Unisex Raincoat https://amzn.eu/d/jkkGnDT
 
Trying to get Wiggy out into his tiny pen in the corner of the field is a pain in the ar$€ at the moment. He can't go out if it's wet as I can't risk him slipping and damaging his ligament even further but if I keep him in too long, the boys in the field get a bit bolshy when he does go out (he's in the corner of the normal field - partly to have company and partly so the others don't get used to him not being there and cause issues when he does go back out). He's good as gold but sometimes has to move to dodge a lunge over the fence which isn't good for him either. If I can get him out once every 3 days for a morning or an afternoon, it seems to be enough to keep things calm but I'm pushing flexible working to its limits! . I also don't want him churning his pen up and ruining it for any dry days we might get. I can move it about a bit but only along the hedge line otherwise I've got nowhere to put his hay and water where the others can't get to it. Knowing this is only going to get worse over the winter is soul destroying - especially as it's likely that any dry days will probably mean frozen ground and that will be a problem too!
 
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