Stable Rugs ?What do people look for when buying

P

proudwilliam

Well-Known Member
Joined
19 May 2007
Messages
261
Visit site
My God Childs mum has her own business
She is planning to have her own design stable rugs made
What do people look for when buying stable rugs.
I have a few suggestions.
1, Good quality materials that wash and dry well.
2. Front vents to help with rubbed shoulder problems.
3. A large label inside the front straps that tell you what size it is and somewhere to put the name of the owner or horse.
Any ideas please.
 
Necks which dont slide back onto the withers, eg the Weatherbeeta Belmont is a lovely rug, the cut of the neck is such that it its like a high necked rug if you get my meaning. Fits my mare beautifully.

Nylon lined rugs are best, keep the coat shiny, shavings dont stick to and they dont stain like cotton lined rugs.
 
1) durability a strong denier that dosent rip.possibly 1200 denier or more and a ballistic outer is good
2) reasonably priced
3) universal fit,generous sizing,essential if you have a cob..
4) full neck ,half neck,standard neck and different rug weight's to cater for everyone
 
1. Quality
2. Cost / value for money
3. Depth, have to have a deep rug to stop cold tummies
4. Easy front closure, I hate buckles when it's freezing & you have horse that wants to get out
5. Outer fabric that repels bedding.
6. Something that doesn't stretch (after time) & slip back.
 
Good fit - I need rugs with depth, wide chest and plenty of neck room but not too long in the body length. Shoulder extenders and a rug that does not slip back.

Material that washes and dries well and colour does not fade after two washes.

Various grades of warmth, 100, 200, 300 so I can rug accordingly. Option of no neck, half neck and full neck. With no neck rug, option of attachable neck cover.

Material inside the rug to stop chest and wither rubs.

I like Polypropylene outers as bedding does not stick and should they decide to lie in a wet area, the rug tends to stay dry.

I prefer cotton lining as they have less static than nylons on a clipped horse and I have had a few static shocks in the past, ditto the horse which is not nice.

Easy to deal with fasteners, adequate length belly and leg straps.

Reasonable price. I personally don't like to pay more than £55 - £60 max for a stable rug.
 
I prefer the nylon lining as a cotton lining with an under rug is just a nightmare. The nylon ones tend to right themselves if they move.

Different weights right up to 500gms

Different neck options or a detatchable neck which will fit all different weights of rug.

Deep rugs

Lots of different colours including girlie colour which no one seems to do.

Value for money.
 
Satin shoulders and/or lining.
breathable
Anti bedding sticking (if you know what I mean!)
detachable hood
Neutral colour (not pink) but smart and posh just in case you want to throw it over your horse at a show ie dark green with a gold trim.
Cross surcingles
 
I won't use rugs with a full neck but I do like a rug to come slightly higher on the neck. I don't like it when they rest just above the wither, it causes too much pressure. Also a dart around the shoulder makes them fit better and eases the pressure on the neck.

I am a fan of the Weatherbeeta 300 (had it 6 years and still like new).

I also have a cheap Olympia rug that is still going strong after 10 years!

Straight forward buckles that are well made,nothing worse than a strap dropping off after a month. I have found surcingle style front breast straps get caught on things. Snap hooks tend to break and also pose a risk. I really dislike it when they all rust.

Around the back, if it is cut to the shape of the quarters, it doesn't need a fillet string (which get dirty and nasty).

Not too heavy.

Water repellent.

NO PINK!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top