rugs for the winter

[UKa]

Hi, I am just after some opinions, am toying with the idea of investing in a heavy weight neck cover turnout for this winter as otherwise I have been layering up the last few and it could make life easier - also for everyone who may get involved helping me in the winter - to just use one thick warm one if it gets really cold. Also, while in the past I have been changing to stable rugs for the night in the stable I am contemplating not bothering with that this year but to leave on turnouts, which many people at the yard seem to do and again it would help when we are doing favours etc and you need to pay extra for rug change if you are having a service done...
So, is it worth investing in an extra rug or would it be just as good to use the layering system (don't want to weigh her down with too much stuff on though), what do other people do?

 

[cm2581]

Two rugs are better than one in windy conditions. I find the wind blows between the layers but with one rug the wind blows up under it.

 

[ISHmad]

We use FAL rugs which are dual purpose. Many rugs these days are breathable so you can use them in the stable as well as outdoors. We have only ever had one rug at a time on the horses and they've been fine.

 

[muff747]

I love my Rambo Duo. I think of it as an investment as it was quite pricey but it is so versatile. The nylon lining is great for my high withered 23 y.o. TB because when he puts his head down to eat, the rug slides forward so it doesn't pull down on his withers and make them sore.
The removable neck cover is easy to add or remove and I have bought another 100g liner so now it can be a 100g rug with the outer on its own, a 200g with the lighter weight liner or a 300g with the heavier liner for very cold weather or I could even add both liners for a 400g very cosy substantial comfortable rug. I always leave them on when he comes in as he is toasty warm and perfectly dry underneath it, even when he's been out in pouring rain. I find on damp winter days, a stable rug is cold and damp to put on him after a cold wet day in the field. Of course his rugs are regularly removed and a he has a nice freshen up with a brush.