"Waterproof " fly rugs, any good??

[SatansLittleHelper]

I'm just wondering if the waterproof top line style fly rugs are actually any good?? My horses live out and it can be a pain in the so called summer months when it rains. 0g rainsheets make them too warm but I hate riding wet horses so I thought, as I have to buy some new fly rugs anyway, that this might be a reasonable compromise??
And if anyone can recommend fly masks that actually stay on, that would be great

 

[Squeak]

Yes, I find them so useful for exactly that situation, although they are still hotter than a normal fly rug so I don't think you could have one instead of the other but they are a lot cooler than a turnout.

 

[gryff]

I think these are the best invention ever. Perfect for exactly the conditions you describe.

 

[Mudfukkle]

I have found the Shires waterproof fly rugs to be very good. They have been waterproof, not leaked and fit for purpose.

 

[Zoeypxo]

I have the premier equine one i get alot of use out of it as my horse hates flies and hates having a wet back.
They are worth getting for sure

 

[Fjord]

I have a Shires one, perfect for wet, cool days where its not cold but pony would shiver if she got wet.

 

[sassandbells]

I have a premier equine one and it’s fab, stayed waterproof for a few years and it’s super robust!

 

[SEL]

I got the Swish one for that reason. Microcob doesn't really need a rug but it's handy if it's going to rain and I'm planning to ride.

 

[millitiger]

My favourite rug, so versatile!

 

[deicinmerlyn]

Do they stay waterproof after they are washed? I find washing turnouts ruins the waterproof ness, so wonder if these stay waterproof as tend to wash quite often?

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

Fab, excellent feed back....looks like I'll be getting a couple of these then!!! Thanks guys

 

[Jellymoon]

Oh, I love them, fab invention, they keep the back dry, flies odd, and dry out really quickly when the sun comes out. You don’t have to worry about them getting too hot, or staying soaking wet under a clammy rug. I wouldn’t bother with 0g rain sheets any more.

 

[m1stify]

I found the waterproof top v clammy and sweaty on mine (think it was shires - I sold it anyway I hated it). However friend has the rambo summer series and this is v breathable and keeps horse dry