WeatherBeeta rugs

[Mavis]

I am interested in ordering a Weatherbeeta rug online, but Ive never had a winter turnout from them before and I want to make sure the fit will be right. My boy is a 16.2 (ish) large framed IDx. His actual measurement is 6 foot 7, and I prefer full neck t/o rugs to be a bit generous in case I want to put an under-rug under them, so I was planning on ordering a 7ft rug.

Does anyone own a Weatherbeeta who can comment on the generosity of the fit?

 

[MagicMelon]

I love Weatherbeeta's. Those and FAL's are really the only ones I use and rate.

TBH I find them spot on size-wise. I use them on a very slim TB type and also a rather chunky Welsh Sec D - both take a 6ft in WB just as they do in every other type of rug. They fit really well, especially my chunky one (where FAL's and Rambo's have been a bit tight on him).

It really depends on the size of under-rug you put on (ie. how bulky?) as to if you go up a size. I can fit a stable rug on easily under my TB's one, but my Welshie doesnt need an under-one so cant comment there.

Possibly borrow one from a local tack shop and try it on with and without the under-rug??

 

[maddielove]

Another one who loves weatherbeeta's!
They fit my girl perfectly she's a welsh x I often layer another weatherbeeta lightweight stable rug underneath her medium weight and causes no problems.

Agree with M_M that there fit is pretty much spot on, but with room to layer one rug (probably not more than one)

 

[carys220]

Weatherbeetas are the perfect fit for any horse IMO! They are the ONLY(and we tried them all) brand of rug that didn't rub my Fell Pony's shoulders so I have used them without fail for all of my ponies since and the Haffie will be getting her new winter one soon too!

 

[irishdraught]

I have weatherbeeta rugs for my pure IDs and ID x TB and I love the fit of them.

They don't cost the earth but fit our girls' big shoulders and necks nicely. The negatives I have found are, which probably won't affect you if you are buying a size bigger than required 1) the high neck rugs caused pressure points on my biggest mares' withers when she grazed. She is an exception mind you and I have now gone for the standard ones with seperate neck covers. 2) They aren't particularly deep either and again my biggest mares' sides are only just covered! Looks a bit crop-toppy on her but she is a biggie!!

 

[asbo]

jays in a 6'6 in WB and fit him pretty well, the old style were far to tight at the hood for him, hes idxtb

 

[amiacat]

I only buy weatherbeeta rugs now, I find they fit perfectly for my TB. I did find that they rubbed his shoulders tho after a while, but only because he has typical very fine TB hair, and this I now prevent with a bossy's bib. He rubs with any make a rug though so I don't hold it against weatherbeeta rugs at all.

IMO they are very good rugs, great fit, great shape and very durable. He takes 6ft in all other rugs and a 6ft in weatherbeeta rugs, so they are neither big or small in their sizing, if that makes sense!

I see from the new Derby House catalogue that they've brought out some new colours...I'm sure my boy needs a new one!!

 

[cazmoreton]

Weatherbeeta rugs = the greatest rugs of all time

Verrry chucky IDxTB(<<<in sig) he's 17.1hh and they fit him with a lightweight underrug he's 7ft - 7ft3 but in weatherbeeta he's 7ft.

 

[Rowreach]

I only use Weatherbeeta, I think they're really by far the best, and great value for money.

I have a horse of similar dimensions to yours

and he is in 6'9" Weatherbeeta's and they are just right. A 7' would be too big for him.