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| connormum |
Posted - 28 Aug 2011 : 7:54:31 PM
I was talking to someone today and it seems (bear in mind I've been out of horses for 12 years) that with these new breathable turnout rugs that you can leave them on as a stable rug at night (checking the horse underneath of course, there is no excuse not to check your horses condition), the theory being if the horse is still dry under the rug, the rug dries out quicker and it makes turning them out in the morning quicker (and cheaper if your paying for turnout). Now I come from the days of the Green New Zealand ..... have Googled it and it seems this is becoming a bit of a trend. As we're approaching winter, just wondered (before I go out purchasing assorted rugs) what you all thought about this?
Many thanks,
Sarah |
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| Mrs Vlacq |
Posted - 30 Aug 2011 : 1:11:09 PM
Yes, turnouts are good stable rugs.... especially if your horse likes to 'rearrage' rugs, TO are tougher. It's wise to have a spare, or a stable rug to use in case of rips, or if they come in absolutely caked in mud, it's heavy after all.
Be careful with fleeces underneath as the weave often means they creep and cause with rubs. Good TOs usually have smooth linings these days that don't hold the hair when they moult too.
If we had endless money, all the neds would be in FAL Pro rugs 
And if you are on rubber matting, TO's resist the stains better than stable rug fabrics  |
| pinkvboots |
Posted - 30 Aug 2011 : 10:42:37 AM
I leave the NZ on most nights in winter, if they are wet they dry much quicker left on the horse, and the person putting them out in the morning saves time for them not having to switch them over, I do like a nice thick quilt though they look so cosy. |
| connormum |
Posted - 29 Aug 2011 : 5:48:54 PM
Thanks for all the information I will now have to go and Google all the rugs you've mentioned, and I guess I've been converted to the idea, so much has changed! I only have one lightweight turnout at the moment (that I brought), and a really heavy one that came with him, which needs fixing and cleaning (will keep it as a back-up). |
| Ari |
Posted - 29 Aug 2011 : 1:56:16 PM
I took a while to be convinced (due to my age) but I am now converted, new rugs are so much better. Mine are out every day in winter and in at night and its so much easier for the luvly girls that do our turnout and why put a damp cold rug on a warm horse. I do take them off every night for grooming and rugs are rarely still wet when I arrive an hour or too after winter bringing in time. I have to admit if they are dry and I know I am doing my own turnout I change to night rugs just to alleviate any possible pressure points. Both have Rambos. |
| Callisto |
Posted - 29 Aug 2011 : 11:38:02 AM
If you have yet to buy any rugs then do look at the Premier Equine Trio - it comes with 2 different weight neckpieces, a lightly padded outer and 3 different weight liners which are so easy to switch in and out and very easily laundered in your home washing machine. They are also designed to be left on in the stable if you wish. They do come up generously sized. The Rambo Duo is similar, but having had both I think the Premier Equine Trio is much better value - you get an entire wardrobe of rugs in one go. |
| barbara.gregory |
Posted - 29 Aug 2011 : 10:50:31 AM
The Rambos, Fals etc with the aquatrans linings are meant to be left on; the body heat of the horse evaporates the wet from the outside of the rug quickly and within an hour the rug will be dry in the stable. If you take a wet rug off the wet will soak in and the inside of the rug will be damp in the morning, very unpleasant! Saying that, they may be different now as it is many years since I have used different rugs for turnout and stabling. Also, the new rugs have detachable linings so one rug see out all the seasons by just adding or removing a liner ot two. Another advantage is with the detachable linings you can wash them at home saving the cost of having them cleaned (but don't use detergents or you will ruin the waterproofing).
Barbara |
| maryann |
Posted - 29 Aug 2011 : 07:39:50 AM
I think for a lot of people including us it comes down to time..If you have more than a couple of horses and little time before work in the morning it's quicker to put out by leaving there turnout rugs on the night before..I do tend to take of on the weekend and have there stable rugs on them.. |
| Callisto |
Posted - 28 Aug 2011 : 11:04:20 PM
I do leave them on when it's particularly cold, since their turnout rugs are warmer than their stable rugs (and have necks), but on the average winter night I do tend to put their stable rugs on because I take their turnout rugs off to check them over and give them a bit of a grooming, and because their stable rugs are generally lighter weight, I don't suppose they care, but I feel better. Modern turnout rugs are breatheable, and some are specifically designed to be used indoors and out (the Premier ones are I believe). |
| delly-b |
Posted - 28 Aug 2011 : 11:02:50 PM
I started using a Dress Circle Sherpa fleece rug on mine in winter with a lightweight turnout over it to go out in. Bring them in then I take off the turnout. Having lighter rugs means I can put them in my own washer too so I can clean them separately as often as I like |
| HelenW |
Posted - 28 Aug 2011 : 10:54:59 PM
I also do this...... I like them to have a nice soft fleece underneath that I check hasn't slipped and also add layers according to the weather. I always feel mean taking a warm rug off exposing them to the cold and then put a cold rug back on. It must take a while to bring their skin temperature back up. |
| hazelcat74 |
Posted - 28 Aug 2011 : 9:35:49 PM
I also do this, always check that she is dry underneath and leave it on, don't even have a stable rug but have a few outdoor rugs in case of tears or leaks etc, no point losing the warmth and so much quicker too and rug always dry by morning |
| joanna_piana |
Posted - 28 Aug 2011 : 9:21:43 PM
Yep can't understand why people take warm snug rugs off to put a cold one on and then end up having to put an even colder damp one on in the morning! Plus if your horse lives out he is in the same rug 24/7 so why would you need to swap it just cause you're bringing them into the dry. Far less hassle and of course much cheaper |
| Vik1 |
Posted - 28 Aug 2011 : 9:12:01 PM
Most turnouts can now be used as stables rugs too. I personally like to change them as I feel a wet turnout, even if dry underneath is quite heavy. I think stable rugs are much lighter weight even tho they might have the same filling. I also need to change the weight of the rugs from day to night. Velv at worst in winter will wear 550g..her 350g turnout and then her 200g under rug. This is when it is thick snow but no wind and sunny but bloody freezing! At night shel get her 450g stable rug and her under rug. The under rug generally stays on, so its not like shes getting a freezing cold rug straight on her skin. In autumn/spring time, I just keep her in her turnout when only 1 rug is needed.
Storm I just leave in a turnout, partly cos hes still growing so I refuse to spend alot of money on rugs. If hes in for a few days cos of the ice then hel get a stable rug on. |
| moatside |
Posted - 28 Aug 2011 : 8:44:39 PM
My lot are all in breathable rugs and I leave them on in the stable provided that the horses are dry underneath... |
| Slave 2 Magic |
Posted - 28 Aug 2011 : 8:10:43 PM
Most rugs are breathable nowadays. I use all my turnout rugs in the stable as well unless they are soaked through. If they are wet on the outside they dry quicker on the horse and are better at dealing with poo stains than stable rugs. I don't even own a stable rug. |
| vjc |
Posted - 28 Aug 2011 : 8:08:42 PM
Yep Me too!!! agree with judith, horses are okay to be left in their turnout rugs providing they have not leaked of course and as Judith says they dry out over night. After all if you take off the warm rug and you lose the body heat just to put on a cold night rug. SIMPLES!!! |
| Judith S |
Posted - 28 Aug 2011 : 8:01:55 PM
We always do that when we stable, have done for years. Nothing worse than taking off and putting on a cold wet Turnout rug when you can leave them on the best enviro-friendly drier overnight.Horses always stay warm as toast as they are dry under the rugs anyway. |
| RUTHIE |
Posted - 28 Aug 2011 : 7:58:09 PM
Have seen that for sale, can't remember if its Weatherbeeta. Looks like a good idea |
| garnet |
Posted - 28 Aug 2011 : 7:57:56 PM
Yes, I've known a few people who do it successfully (in one case because the stable roof leaked so much!). |
