Rug Rubs- How best to avoid them

[JessPickle]

Pickle has got a couple of small rubs on his shoulders from his rugs. He has never had them before, in 3 years. He has all the same rugs he has always had and they fit him well!

So I was thinking of buying one on those anti-rub vests. Which type is better the quilted type or the satin look ones? Also here could I get an extra large one!

Jess

 

[HayleyUK]

I've used both.
Personal preference is the quilted ones that don't fit as close as the satin look ones but I don't think either are better as such.

Has he changed shape through work and thats why his rugs are slipping maybe?

 

[aran]

I think the silk ones work best personally. I find the bossy bibs are better than the other makes but you do have to keep them clean as a build up of grease causes rubs too.

 

[FullLivery]

The best bibs by far are Bossys Bibs. They do one in Super Size which fits my chunky ISH

 

[Natassia]

I used a satin-look shoulder guard a few weeks ago and it was rubbish in my opinion, helped at first and rubbing stopped as his rug did up through 2 loops at the front, but after a week the loopd both broke so it was useless. I then bought a Mark Todd vest that does up with a girth strap and velcro at the side and its much better, it has a higher fit so doesn't slip down as easily. My horse is a m/w 15.3hh and I bought a large that fits well but is a tad too big. I think you can get XL so that should fit your boy!

 

[Jane_Lou]

I think Bossy Bibs are the best. I have had both the quilted type and bossy bibs and definately find them to be the best (they are more durable as well!).

 

[Joss]

Another vote for Bossy Bibs - the best. Put some baby oil on his shoulders, that helps.
Even the best fitting rugs can wear a bit on the shoulders at this time of year but try to avoid layers as much as possible (1 thick rug is better than 2 thinner rugs) & try to choose rugs that have smooth/satin type lining. Avoid Fleece rugs as they dont hold their shape and are abrasive on the horses' hair.

 

[JessPickle]

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Another vote for Bossy Bibs - the best. Put some baby oil on his shoulders, that helps.
Even the best fitting rugs can wear a bit on the shoulders at this time of year but try to avoid layers as much as possible (1 thick rug is better than 2 thinner rugs) & try to choose rugs that have smooth/satin type lining. Avoid Fleece rugs as they dont hold their shape and are abrasive on the horses' hair.

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he rarely wears more than one rug, so that isn't a problem

 

[checkmate1]

Bossy Bibs!!!!!! They will def fit Pickle aswell.

 

[LCobby]

Bossy's Bibs!

 

[SDH]

I've got a Bossy bib. Its fab

To the person further up that mentioned keeping them clean ...... how do you clean them?

 

[Jane_Lou]

Chuck them in the washing machine!

 

[JessPickle]

Have ordered a bossy bib, when I clicked "super size" I did have a giggle though

 

[lucemoose]

Bossys Bibs are fab !

 

[willhegofirst]

Another Bossy Bib fan, no rubs since using them, tho had to replace the tabs fairly quickly