Under rugs- fleece vs quilt?

I suppose it depends on how thick the quilt or fleece in question is ;)

I actually don't like using fleeces as under rugs. I find they have a tendancy to stretch and also they can pick up hair which can get itchy over time. So for that reason always quilt/cotton type lining.
 
I don't like using fleeces when they're out as they tend to stretch and slip back putting pressure on the withers. I use a lighter stable rug with one clasp at the front under his proper stable rug :)

ihatework, we posted at the same time, great minds :p lol
 
I'm looking at the Horseware Liners, They do a fleece one and a quilt one, the fleece is 400g it says?

The fleece will be thinner obviously, and easier to get in the washing machine.

Is a 400g fleece the same warmth as a 400g quilt? :confused:
 
I use lightweight stable rugs, a few at my yard use the good quality horsewear heavier fleeces which don't seem to stretch out like the thiner ones.

Someone else at my yard uses an old fashioned sweat rug, you know, the one with the holes in, now that I do not understand!
 
i just bought a lovely under rug which is 100g for £25 . dont like using fleeces for the same reason others have stated ,they pull back and stretch and pick up all the bedding.:)
 
Fleeces are a nightmare! As someone already said they tend to stretch & slip putting pressure on withers. I have a thick horseware quilt for very cold nights but at the moment I use a thin mark Todd universal sheet. Really recommend it as it doubles up as both an extra layer & a smart rug for revelling to shows ....voila! ;)
 
I wouldn't use a fleece as it slips back over the shoulders like the others have said. I use my horseware insulator as an under-rug or I have a thicker masta under-rug.
 
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