Rugs that are WATERPROOF?!

[chesnutcraze]

Any recommendations for 0g turnouts that are actually waterproof and don’t leak? Is there such a thing? 😂

 

[teddypops]

I have Shires, Horseware amigos and a John Whitaker that don’t leak.

 

[dixie]

I'm also looking for the same and will be going back to my trusty Rambo - very expensive but I think worth it.

 

[chesnutcraze]

I have Shires, Horseware amigos and a John Whitaker that don’t leak.

I have a shires rainsheet but found him soaked through the other night after some heavy rain

 

[teddypops]

I have a shires rainsheet but found him soaked through the other night after some heavy rain

Oh no! I bought mine 2nd hand and it’s fine!

 

[flying_high]

I have two Amigo Bravo 12s that don't leak.

And a few Amigo 250 combos which are good.

And some Amigo 1200s

 

[vmac66]

I have a weatherbeeta lightweight that doesn't leak.

 

[siennamum]

Weatherbeetas have a 3 year guarantee if they leak. I found this out direct as the local retailer just dismissed my claims my rug leaked. Previous WBs had been fine so not sure what the problem was but deffo worth contacting them direct if you have one that leaks!

 

[Rollin]

Sadly they have ceased training - my all time favourites are FAL. Lightweight and warm. Never had one leak yet. You do need to wash rugs in Tech Wash though.

 

[SEL]

I have a shires rainsheet but found him soaked through the other night after some heavy rain

I've got 3 Shires in the garage that all leak. Currently trying tent re-proofing on them.

 

[JennBags]

Fal-pro, Weatherbeeta or Rambo.

 

[Casey76]

No fill rugs are going to be more prone to leakage than something with fill as the lining is in direct contact with the outer.

However look for high denier outers, the more dense the outer the less likely leakage will be..

 

[Batgirl]

Check they are at least 1200d - lots of brands do 650d and these are physically not possibly waterproof.

 

[ester]

I have a rhino that's probably about 7 years old, think it might have been second hand when I bought it, still waterproof.

I'm only going to buy posh rugs in future, saved me loads compared to replacing cheaper ones.

 

[webble]

Another vote for weatherbeeta 1200d

 

[HappyHollyDays]

My two wear Rhinos, neither have ever had any leaks and they lived out in them all last winter. They don't get commercially washed but sponged clean, dried and put away at the end of winter.

 

[AmyMay]

The rug needs to be 1200d to be waterproof.

 

[Red-1]

Rhino or Rambo.
Had both for well over a decade, no leaks.

 

[Slightlyconfused]

Big horse shop.

 

[Starzaan]

I am a sales rep for a rug manufacturer, and I would suggest you try a 50g turnout rather than 0g.

As a previous poster mentioned, the fabric sits right against the horse's back, so a 0g will never be as waterproof as something with a fill in it. Also, they aren't breathable - imagine putting a waterproof coat on with nothing underneath - you'd get all sticky and revolting. This is similar to what happens if a horse gets warm in a 0g turnout.

I would definitely recommend a 50g, and if your horse is living out you want a 1200 denier or above. 600d is waterproof, but won't be as strong as the higher deniers, and will rip more easily.

If you have any more questions please feel free to PM me. Rugs are my life haha!

 

[Merlod]

I only use weatherbeeta now, I have had shires/amigo/ruggles all leak. The weatherbeeta's never do, even the no fills.

 

[Fluffypiglet]

I think it's pot luck in any make and I just buy reproofing stuff and glue/tape!! Drives me nuts.

 

[ShowJumperL95]

Fal Pro or Rambo

 

[zola89]

Can second the Amigo Bravo 12!

 

[Fiona]

I'd have said ruggles until Saturday week ago, when I discovered that one of mine (18 months old) had leaked right through, however the other two (a newish ruggles and a 2yo cheap derby house) had only the odd damp patch.

The oldest 0g rug we have is a pony PE buster, and its about 4 years old now and has never leaked at all.

Fiona

 

[conniegirl]

I have a derby house one that has never leaked

 

[OldNag]

I have various Shires rugs. The Tempest rainsheets withstand all but really awful heavy rain.

Their Highlander no-fill withstands absolutely anything you can chuck at it. It must be at least 1200d. It's definitely the most waterproof rainsheet I have ever found.

 

[Pinkvboots]

I have 2 loveson no fill rugs there old and don't leak, and I have a really old weatherbeta that is also fine bought a shires one a few years back and it leaked straight away and when I held it up to the light the whole rug had tiny holes all over it, they wouldn't take it back either was adamant my horse did it so I basically threw it in the bin.

 

[Identityincrisis]

I had just about given up on expecting lightweights to be waterproof until I read a recommendation on here for the Weatherbeeta 1200D on here, it's great! Apparently, as others have said, the rug needs to be at least 1200 denier

 

[Horsekaren]

I have never come across a 0g rug that leaks, apart from a 2nd hand one which i washed and destroyed. Ruggles, Swish, Rambo, Amigo, Loveson, PE, Shires all have stayed dry in the wettest of weather, even the 600 denier ones which has made me think i dont need to pay as much for rugs.

Maybe im just lucky!
i do buy them new though, i wouldn't be at all shocked if a secondhand rug leaked, most probably why its being sold lol