Waterproof fly rugs?

[shadowboy]

It's soon that time of year when the midges are out. We are stables next to a brook so it gets really bad. Can anyone recommend a fly rug with a waterproof stop over the back for those cooler/showery days? So horse is still dry to ride but protected from midges?

 

[redredruby]

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[Mrs B]

I have been very impressed with the Shires one. Not normally had their rugs but would certainly recommend this:

https://www.shiresequestrian.com/performance-maxi-flow-25840

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Rambo do a liner for their sweet itch rug that make them water proof. They also have a slight fill so don't end up making the horse colder like a no fill sheet could

 

[Louby]

I always wanted one, bought the Shires one but my horse was too warm in it and mine wasnt that waterproof. I just feel they are basically LW turnouts with a small panel of mesh at the bottom and probably warmer as they have a neck too. I ended up selling mine and using my LW turnout without the neck on cooler days and normal fly rug on warmer days.

 

[Jo1987]

I love my shires one, also have a Derby House one which is a little cooler as it doesn't have so much waterproof material.

 

[alainax]

This one is amazing, and perfect for warm showery days

https://www.millbryhill.co.uk/eques...gKfLARlX_nVHRotljSQ3nR03z_SWIEWiMcaAuhr8P8HAQ

 

[Micropony]

Friend has a PE one. I am not usually a fan of their turnouts but this one doesn't seem to be heavy or leak so I would consider if I was in the market for such a thing.

My boy has SI so I have the rambo SI hoody and the waterproof liner ElleSkywalker mentioned. Personally I find liners a bit of a faff, but it does work, doesn't seem to move, and I think Horseware do normal fly rugs with the loops you can attach the liner to, so that could be an option.

 

[Goldenstar]

My friend has the PE ones they are very very nice .

 

[Cortez]

I just throw a rain sheet over the top of fly rugs. And you can ride wet horses as long as they are clean.

 

[LHIS]

I have a bucas one which is half rain sheet half fly rug. Really like it, but they ain't cheap!

 

[xgemmax]

Just wondered if people have these as well as normal fly rugs as I imagine they're too warm to put on the horse on a sunny day??

 

[NOISYGIRL]

I've used the gallop half and half for the last 4+ years they are brilliant. try fast tack direct, I have 2, one I cut the neck off and the other has the neck