Stable rugs under turnouts?

[My_breadbagel]

my horses mane was falling out due to a combo *sigh* so now he’s a little fluffier I’ve taken an old stable rug and popped it under a no fill (both neckless). Said stable rug is my old Whitaker which lasted ONE winter before falling apart at the quilting, seams, buckles… you name it, it fell apart. I patched it and sew new straps onto the front, and it now resembles my grandmother’s bedspread with all the different fabrics (although my stitching is terrible!). I kept it as an emergency spare, and here it is, tossed under his No fill. No slipping which is wonderful, no rubs, less itchy than before and I can wash the rug when needed now… anyone else tried this to similar success?

 

[bouncing_ball]

Isn’t that just what liners do?

 

[humblepie]

Often use stable rug under turn out Try not to use neck cover if dry day.

 

[My_breadbagel]

Often use stable rug under turn out Try not to use neck cover if dry day.

No neck covers anymore!

 

[SEL]

I do that - got a grotty one that goes under if needed

 

[dorsetladette]

Yep B has an old stable rug that came with him whem we bought him 10yrs ago. We stick it under a turnout if its really cold. We're in dorset so this has pnly happened a couple of times, but yes keeps him toasty warm.

 

[meleeka]

My old mare has exactly that. I’m reluctant to buy her a H/w turnout as she’s ancient so have made do with a 200g and a 100g turnout on top. She’s perfectly happy and it’s hot rubbed or pulled anywhere.

 

[MereChristmas]

Quilt rugs are really good for extra warmth under turnouts. I shorten them along the bottom edge to near the level of the turnout drip strip. It stops the rug getting so wet and heavy.

 

[bouncing_ball]

I just don’t see how that’s better that a rug liner? My liners are silky, light weight, breathable, Antibacterial, fit in washing machine. They clip into front snd back of rugs securely. No bulk or buckles.
Stable rug is heavier, bulkier, has thick straps, less breathable has seams, harder to wash regularly etc.

layering with liners makes more sense to me.

 

[SOS]

I use old stable rugs under turnouts.. but I also use stable sheets between any rug and the horses body. Have two on rotation and wash once or twice a week so always clean against their skin.

Rule of thumb for mine is no necks unless it’s white on the ground. They don’t need it.

 

[Lyle]

Yes, I use a stable rug under unlined canvas- horses all live out, so the stable rug gives warmth but flexibility to pull it out in the morning and leave the canvas on top. I'm in Aus so in the autumn/spring and some winter days it can warm up considerably

 

[MereChristmas]

I just don’t see how that’s better that a rug liner? My liners are silky, light weight, breathable, Antibacterial, fit in washing machine. They clip into front snd back of rugs securely. No bulk or buckles.
Stable rug is heavier, bulkier, has thick straps, less breathable has seams, harder to wash regularly etc.

layering with liners makes more sense to me.

It’s the solution oldies like me have been using for years before ‘ rug liners’ were ‘invented’ by rug manufacturers. It was so long ago when I first used a sheet under a turnout to keep the inside clean and a quilt as extra warmth.
In the winters of the early ‘80’s it was so cold my horses wore a sheet, a stable quilt, an old duvet folded up the neck ( the same way we used to put a wool blanket under a canvas NZ. ) with a turnout on top. In some those of years the poo froze to the stable floor.

 

[bouncing_ball]

It’s the solution oldies like me have been using for years before ‘ rug liners’ were ‘invented’ by rug manufacturers. It was so long ago when I first used a sheet under a turnout to keep the inside clean and a quilt as extra warmth.
In the winters of the early ‘80’s it was so cold my horses wore a sheet, a stable quilt, an old duvet folded up the neck ( the same way we used to put a wool blanket under a canvas NZ. ) with a turnout on top. In some those of years the poo froze to the stable floor.

yes I’m old enough to remember canvas turnouts, heavy jute rugs, stable rollers, straight feeds Etc. But I don’t use these now, materials and options have moved on.