THERMATEX BLANKETS

[onemoretime]

I borrowed a thermatex blanket the other day as my horse had worked in the rain and was soaked. I put it on when I put her in the stable and decide to go up a couple of hours later to change it but when I went up she was absolutely dry and lovely and warm and it had wicked all the wet from her.

I now want one but this one was £90 do any of you know if you can get a cheaper blanket that is as effective as the Thermatex otherwise I shall have to wait for Christmas and be very kind to hubby!

 

[Maizy]

Wait until Christmas!! They are the best IMO.

 

[destiny11]

I have one of the these which is a bit like a Thermatex and fantastic at wicking away moisture

http://www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/P/WeatherBeeta_Thermo_Cell_Cooler_Standard_Neck-(180).aspx

 

[ever_hopeful]

What size are you after?

I've got a genuine Thermatex in 5'9" (fits average 6' horse) and a Colin Cook Thermalux that fits a 6'3" horse. Both are too small for any of mine and are looking for new homes.

The Thermatex is bright red with black trim and x-surcingles, and has LLC embossed in black italics on the rear corners. The Thermalux is purple and black. Has x-surcingles and has just been professionally cleaned and is sat here in the plastic bag waiting for me to list it on eBay. When I get around to it.

I'd recommend the Thermalux rugs. Not much cheaper than Thermatex when bought new, but if you look on eBay you might get a bargain in the right size. I tend too go down a size with these rugs, as they are stretchy and generous

 

[FrodoBeutlin]

I have both the Weatherbeeta and a Mark Todd Coolex Cooler, both are very very good but have never had a real Thermatex so can't really compare.

 

[not_with_it]

The comfort zone lapel rugs are fantastic and slightly cheaper than thermatex. I love mine, it gets washed and comes up like new whereas the thermatex rugs look a bit scruffy and bobbly after a while. I also have a Mark Todd coolex which is very similar to the thermatex but its waiting to go on ebay as I never use it.

 

[onemoretime]

Ever hopeful I have PM'd you

 

[MillionDollar]

I agree the CZ Lapel rugs are fab!!!! And I think look far smarter than a thermatex and are only £53 on Surrey Equestrian compared to the Thermatex at £110

 

[MegaBeast]

Mark Todd Coolex are lovely and IME just as good as the Thermatex, in fact I prefer them!

 

[Nosey]

I think Thermatex are the best - very classy!! Sometimes you can get a deal at the big shows / Horse Trials.

 

[jnb]

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I have one of the these which is a bit like a Thermatex and fantastic at wicking away moisture

http://www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/P/WeatherBeeta_Thermo_Cell_Cooler_Standard_Neck-(180).aspx

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I second that! I have TWO of these - they don't pick up bits like Thermatexes, or strecth out of shape, and less than half the price!

 

[MagicMelon]

Everybody seems to love these rugs, I have one which I've had for a few years now and I must admit I'm not sold on them. They are cosy so very useful for travelling on a chilly day but my horse has sweated up in it. My horse also decided to itch his hind quarters one day - the rug was shredded! Huge long strands of it where hanging everywhere. It still looks dreadful although usable. This was within 5 mins of it being on and the horse is not a rug-destroyer by any means. I prefer the WB Thermo Cell which I tried at one point on a friends horse.

 

[RobinHood]

I've got a 6'3" t2000 in green with black and white binding, it asbolutely swamps my new horse

. I'll be putting it on ebay this weekend.

 

[fredthoroughbred]

I wouldn't be without my Thermatex...great rug!