Rhinegold rugs

[Annaandbuglet]

They are everywhere!! Loads on ebay, our local market has them but are they any good??! Very reasonably priced? Anyone had any experiences? Cheers. x

[Merlinz gal]

yup i love my icon rug:D very durable
im selling a 6'3" if anybody wants one its on the classifides

[Zingy]

I got a thin turnout and a thick turnout a few years ago. The thin turnout leaked like a sieve in a moderate shower first time on, so they both got sent back for a refund. Apparently it was a common problem and they'd had a few back. They might have got better since but personally I wouldn't risk one again.

[nutkin]

I have a heavyweight turn out and the fly rug and both are great. They don't rip easily which is good and the turnout rug is waterproof.

[Samantha1980]

I have one and like it. It is nice and cosey. Never leaks. My horse has ripped it but it was unlucky that he caught it on the seam.

[intouch]

They were a bit flimsy when they came out first, stitching on surcingles not great but they've upped the standard and last year's will be in action again next year.

[hApPiNeSs]

my icon rug was a complete waste of time, but i bought a rhinegold lightweight turnout on ebay for about £20

compared to my amigo, it isnt as good a quality, but it is reasonable. I have found it to be waterproof, doesnt slip and doesnt rub. The buckles have not yet rusted or broken, and the stitching is fine. This is with (so far) 6 months use. Another good point i found is that the gussets at the front allow for great freedom of movement, unlike some other rugs which are fully strecthed whilst the horse is standing.

On the downside, i have found the surgicles to be quite a snug fit, so if your horse is a bit on the tubby side you may find it wont fit around. :)

also, occasionally the top buckle at the front will come undone, for no obvious reason.

I bought this as a cheapy rug that Happy would only be wearing occasionally during srping and autumn. For a rug that is going to be worn for long periods of time, I would suggest a slightly better quality rug, although H has worn hers for days at a time quite comfortably.

[*Sez*]

I bought a lightweight rug from eBay for £30 and it was a waste of money. It leaked, it didn't fit properly and it rubbed poor Jake's neck raw :( We got shot of it really quickly and bought a Shires rug.

[Samantha1980]

Thought I'd post to let you know that both of mine have now burst. The turnout one ripped along the seam. The stable one just split at the seams. I have a turnout that I've yet to use so I will post how I get on with it.

[Zingy]

Thought I'd post to let you know that both of mine have now burst. The turnout one ripped along the seam. The stable one just split at the seams. I have a turnout that I've yet to use so I will post how I get on with it.

If it's unused you'd be better off trying to send it back as unfit for purpose and getting your money back. I got a refund on 2 turnouts after 1 leaked. The other was unused. In fact, in your position, I'd be tempted to try and get a refund on all of them. Go back to where you got them from first and if they can't help, ask for a customer services contact at Rhinegold. Worth a try as you might be pleasantly surprised. Depends if they want a reputation for fair customer service ;)

[ambatt]

My rheingold ripped along the side seam, I thought the quality was average, the fit was reasonable, it did not leak but I would not buy another one. (Actually I did not buy it, with hindsight, it came brand new with Dolly Cob and did not last the season, so I bought an Amigo middleweight - quality rug!)