Rugs for big build horses

[coby]

What makes of rug would you recommend for a big build horse? Really wanting some nice deep rugs, and a lot of makes are just not deep enough for him. The horse in question is a clydesdale x, and only 4 years old, so still growing.

 

[charliesarmy]

I have a Large IDx I like Fal rugs and have also got some Weetherbeta that are very generous depth wise and think they go to 7'6"...ooohh yeah Shires are alright too...

 

[3Beasties]

The Rambo XL are great

http://www.horseloverz.co.uk/Rambo-XL-Heavy-Turnout-pr-231063.html

I found that Fal rugs looked like Mini Skirts on my TB so not sure how great they would be on a bigger build.

 

[BFG]

I find shires too short, i do like Fal but Premier equine are the best fit on my 18hh hunter type.

Weatherbeater are ok but i find that as the years have gone on they have got shorter, i have some really nice stable rugs that fit but the NZ i bought 2 years ago are a little shallower.

I think it is trail and error.

 

[tasteofchristmaschaos]

Weatherbeeta are the only rugs to properly fit my 18.1hh shire - and they are fairly easy on the purse strings too which is an added bonus!

 

[charliesarmy]

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The Rambo XL are great

http://www.horseloverz.co.uk/Rambo-XL-Heavy-Turnout-pr-231063.html

I found that Fal rugs looked like Mini Skirts on my TB so not sure how great they would be on a bigger build.

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Actually your right about Fal

I was wanting to say Rhino...Fal were terrible on my girl and restrictive at the front don't know where my first statement came fro

 

[chestnut cob]

I like Rambo and Rhino for my IDx

 

[horseriderdeb]

Definitely weatherbeta. They fit my 18.2 shire briliantly. And they are cheaper than fal. Get the ones with the freestyle

 

[kerilli]

Fal or Rambo. all my Fals come up very long!

 

[skewby]

My horse is very deep and a Fal I got cheap was ridiculous on him. BUT I think that's because Fal offer an extra deep size and I didn't realise and mine was normal

I bought a horseware one last year that was too short too - I love rambos but this was the next version down (forget the name!).

 

[Cluny]

I use FAL, Bucas or Mark Todd on my very deep bodies WB.

 

[Ashgrove]

Last year we had Fal, then I came across a Weatherbeeta going cheap, so gave it a try. Much better on my big chested girl than the Fals, so they have been sold and are being replaced by Weatherbeetas

 

[hellybelly6]

I recommend Fals and mastas.

These fit my Clydesdale x highland the best.

Weatherbeetas look like mini skirts and gap between the neck and shoulders letting rain in.

The best thing to do is to measure your horse and then measure any potential rugs before trying on.

 

[Skippydo]

Sorry, I'm a bit late in posting and am probably going to repeat everyone else.
Rambo XL is excellent, I've just got one for my chunky monkey and it fits a dream.
I followed Horseware instructions to get the right measurements though, here is the link
http://www.horseware.com/rugfitting.asp
Hope it helps

 

[Araminta]

[ QUOTE ]
Sorry, I'm a bit late in posting and am probably going to repeat everyone else.
Rambo XL is excellent, I've just got one for my chunky monkey and it fits a dream.
I followed Horseware instructions to get the right measurements though, here is the link
http://www.horseware.com/rugfitting.asp
Hope it helps

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I had a real problem finding rugs to fit a real chunky 17,2hh

Fal - too tight round chest and shoulders
Mark Todd - Too tight (sob)
Masta - ok ish!

Premier Equine - brill. Great fit. although there has been talk on here about quality and customer service,

My rugs have all been great though - except for the fly rug which is falling to bits quite quickly for a not very cheap rug!!!!!

 

[Paula18]

My cob is really deep in the chest and practically her whole wardrobe is Masta they fit great

 

[lilym]

Anything except FAL or Rambo!!! I have a cob, a welsh D and a not overly large native pony, and can't even get the things done up at the front!!!
I stick to Mark Todd and Weatherbeeta's......