rugs for cob

[delaneys]

Have an extremely heavy set but stumpy (14hh) cob, he is fully clipped and hogged, ( my intention was to keep him hairy but he had lice ) I'm after recommendations fo hardy rugs that will not rip and are suited to chunkier breeds, so far he has trashed a saxon, weatherbeeta and an amigo, I usually use PE but don't want ton spend over £100

 

[flurryjuno]

I always used masta on my heavy cob, he was a devil with rugs and these ones usually lasted the longest and fitted him properly! And if they did get trashed it was easy replaced as didn't cost a fortune

 

[Annagain]

I found Fal rugs are good on my very large shouldered, deep chested horse and despite him being a rug trasher, his 3 fal rugs are still going strong after 9 years.(More patches than rug now I think!) They're no cheaper than PE (more if anything) though. I'd keep an eye out on e-bay etc for second hand ones. Two of mine were e-bay bargains.

 

[Micky]

Amigo every time, ( and mark todd) only brands that dont slip imo...Fal rug didnt fit at all, disappointed with them but heard they are better suited to tb types

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Shires Typhoon or Shires Stormcheeta.

 

[AdorableAlice]

Shires Typhoon or Shires Stormcheeta.

as above and Shires Highlander all fit my mega cob around her neck and chest.

 

[ridefast]

Always use masta on cobs, best fit around the neck

 

[Lydiamae]

Shires 5'6 typhoon on my heavy coloured that fits that description

 

[kal40]

I have never tried them but the Big Horse Shop seems to have some good fitting rugs for chunkier types.

 

[Magicmillbrook]

Shires typhoon and highlander for our maxi cob (percheron x). For my little fellow, 14.1, short round heavy weight cob I have found weatherbeeta landas fit a treat. I have a full neck as he is mostly white, plenty of room for neck and shoulder, no slippage and good price.

 

[CarolineJ]

Mastas have always been way too long for my little (14hh) Welsh cob. He's got a Rhinegold at the moment - cheap and cheerful, but it fits him better than anything else I've tried so far!

 

[Spot_On]

Always used Weatherbeeta, Shire or Mark Todd turnouts for my cob.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

PE or Masta, plus good electric tape fence all round the paddock AND a wide tape woven into the front of the rug catches