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Bex
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 Posted - 04 Jun 2009 : 1:21:02 PM
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Hi
I am thinking of getting one, has anyone used them? and would you recommend?
Thanks!
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Edited by - Bex on 04 Jun 2009 6:07:10 PM
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Vera
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 Jun 2009 : 2:01:51 PM
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Yes and yes!
I also know someone who used them as fly sheets on her thin skinned TB mare and it works a treat. She has a SUPER shiny chestnut coat. |
    
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Bex
Gold Member
Wales
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Posted - 04 Jun 2009 : 2:26:29 PM
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Thanks Vera, they sound great
Where's the best place to get one from(price wise etc.)?
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M Robson
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Wales
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Bex
Gold Member
Wales
559 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 12:51:56 PM
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Will do Kye Best price I've found one for so far is on e.bay £60 including postage, is that good? Frogpool had them on sale for £40 ! But only got 5ft size's left....
Anyone else got one
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angelarab
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Wales
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Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 3:02:01 PM
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| have you tryed cyber checkout? i got an amigo cotton sheet for £15.00 inc free p+P this week |
 "Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened."
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Mrs Vlacq
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Wales
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Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 3:54:56 PM
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can't comment on the Dustbuster but Kye - if you feel like pushing the boat out (and don't have hedges/barbed wire) a Boett is fab! They polish to coat as well as keeping the biddies at bay, and aren't too heavy if they get wet, and dry out easily too. PLUS they are local too - only up the road!
I have just dug out Fred's Boett - must be over 12yrs old now and put it on a gelding who reacts to horse flies - its doing a great job. They go on over the head so kiddie may need a stool to stand on! But unlike stretchy/vlecro ones they last if you manage them right |
    
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Nichole Waller
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England
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Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 5:32:14 PM
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I can vouch for the Boett. They are expensive but in my opinion worth the money and along with the Snuggy Hood are the only things i've found really work for Sweet-itch.
A friend recommended the De meulenkamp rug to me which is very similar to the Boett for a fraction of the price. http://www.traleeequestriancentre.com/de_meulenkamp.htm but i haven't tried one of these myself. (Although i am considering...)
This site is a british one and a bit cheaper than the one above http://www.solva-icelandics.co.uk/sweet1.htm
You do have to wash them fairly regularly though (any of the above) They keep the coat very clean and polished, but the dirt has to go somewhere and it sort of im-beds itself in the rug, which you just need to wash at least once a fortnight. (I wash mine in one of those wash bags you can get for horse rugs. They are great and keep all of the hairs out of the washing machine) |
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M Robson
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Wales
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Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 6:56:42 PM
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I talked to Becci about the Boett yesterday, i really wanted to know what they were like. I've been through so many fly rugs, i will give it a try then. Will also look at the alteratives.
Thanks xx
Its like midge hell here, i have so many trees, i am practically spitting them out. |
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Mrs Vlacq
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Wales
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Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 7:03:30 PM
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| give them a buzz - I'm sure one of the girls would come out and help you fit it as you're so near - Jenny (the boss) might be over in France now, but the girls in the office are lovely |
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M Robson
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Wales
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Mrs Vlacq
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Wales
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Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 10:44:07 PM
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| they are the sweet itch help line - if you google boett or sweetitch it'll come up - not sure if I can put the link on here - will PM you |
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M Robson
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Wales
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Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 10:47:30 PM
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I see your as sad as me, why are we not out partying. I really have to shake these kids from my legs.
Thanks will google them now, whilst i have ten minutes to myself before the gremlin wakes. |
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