Favorite 100g Turnout Blanket - 2022 edition

[PaddockWood]

God I’ve loved this gorgeous sheet. And it keeps my guy snugly warm and it’s so light and easy.
I’ve washed it only in Rambo Wash on cold and usually only once or twice a year.

I was shocked the other day to see it look strangely like the water has gone through and it was damp over his rump. So grateful to have the receipt and be within the time period.

I’ve complained about Rambo lately but still cannot give up on the brand. Got the burgundy Original with Leg Arches recently and it’s light and can take a liner. I love being able to swap a 100g or 200g and wash them so easily in the wash.

[PaddockWood]

I did find this.

Lonsdale Capital Partners

[PaddockWood]

Ok well, I didn’t know you have to submit info online for the warranty. Did ya’ll know that? My Supreme
may not be covered because I’m pretty certain I didn’t fill out extra info.

3 Year Turnout Guarantee - Horseware Ireland ®

Has everyone else known you needed to do this extra step for coverage?

This is being confirmed by the gal I just spoke to at Smartpak.

[quietann]

I think this is a function of LL Bean getting scammed by so many people with their “lifelong guarantee.” Companies are just a lot more cautious.

I believe that the Rhino blankets I bought for Feronia in the past year had instructions to register online for the guarantee on one of the (many) tags that came with them. I think I did it for 2 or the 3 blankets but I am honestly not sure.

[Simkie]

@PaddockWood

Ok well, I didn’t know you have to submit info online for the warranty. Did ya’ll know that?

Yeah, they’ve had this process for awhile now? First thing I do after removing the tags.

[PaddockWood]

I don’t recall noticing that or reading and bet I never did anything online. And I accept responsibility if that’s the case. Just tonight found the two BRAND NEW Supreme 1680’s I just bought are not waterproof. I’m returning them both. Fortunately I have a new Original (and I had another dry liner) and an old, gorgeous 200gm Navy Rambo I could put on them tonight. We’ve got rain/sleet/snow all day today and more coming tonight.

Unbelievably disappointing. My mare just had major dental work and my guy is PSSM2. Having them damp on their rump is not acceptable. I’ll bet there’s a general problem with the new 1680 material.

[lenapesadie]

That is extremely upsetting. Nobody is putting high dollar blankets on their horses because they want them to get wet.

[PaddockWood]

You gotta wonder how much of this is going on and no one knows if they’re not checking. I ONLY thought to check with the recent shock of my not yet 3 yo Supreme not waterproof. I did not expect to find this today and am pretty much horrified.

[cheektwocheek]

I’ve had my new Supreme 1680 for 2 weeks. Of course it’s 33° and rainy tonight.

[lenapesadie]

Exactly. I’m expecting another rainy spell this weekend and will be monitoring my Amigo XL sheet closely. While I can rewaterproof, I’m not interested in paying that much for the waterproof to fail that fast.

[Texarkana]

FWIW, the Rhino + the 3 Amigos (lol, pun unintended) I bought last year are all still perfectly waterproof.

The SmartPak Ultimate that I picked up used leaks through a bit. But, I have no idea exactly how old it is or how it was cared for before I purchased it.

[PaddockWood]

That is good to hear. So here’s a question - what is best to waterproof a sheet? Is it toxic or does it make sense to do it? I love my black Supreme and want it waterproof.

[fivestrideline]

I used to work in the outdoor gear industry - generally speaking you can’t add waterproofing, but you can make it more water RESISTANT.

There’s multiple options - a wash and treat (two steps!) with waterproof specific detergent and treatment will refresh what’s there. You can also spray the face fabric with a “waterproofing spray” (this is a misnomer, again it won’t be waterPROOF) like ScotchGard or NikWax brand. There’s some other waterproofing sprays that are basically a plastic coating, but they leave a weird film and discoloration.

All of these options will help water bead off, but the compromised membrane and baked in treatment of the blanket will never be replaced to the original standard. Meaning there will be a point where the blanket ultimately soaks through - but you can delay that with proper washing and treatments.

[Pico_Banana]

@fivestrideline

All of these options will help water bead off, but the compromised membrane and baked in treatment of the blanket will never be replaced to the original standard. Meaning there will be a point where the blanket ultimately soaks through - but you can delay that with proper washing and treatments.

I can attest to this. I have a beloved old Weatherbeeta Freestyle sheet that is such a wonderful fit (and a cute pattern). I’ve had it professionally re-waterproofed twice and still water goes right through it. Such a bummer because it was such a nice reminder of the horse I bought it for, who I lost a number of years ago.

[cheektwocheek]

My new Supreme is not waterproof, what a disappointment!! Thankfully Adams Tack is trying very hard to make this right. Great customer service sure helps, especially during these types of clusters.

[PaddockWood]

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My new Supreme is not waterproof, what a disappointment!!
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WOW. I bought mine through them too. Actually this year I bought the Autumn Series waterproof, and Original and TWO Supremes. I was working today on registering all the purchases since I’ve been a dufus in the past and never read the details.

I think there’s going to be a massive problem with the new Supremes. Did Adams say they’ve had other calls?

[cheektwocheek]

Hopefully it was just one bad batch of 1680 fabric. There had been other complaints.

[PaddockWood]

Last night it was 57 and raining and I thought a good time to test the Autumn Series. NOT waterproof. I have pictures. I’ve got to be strategic in that I NEED waterproof blankets, have spent…mmmmm $1300 on three Rambos and one is waterproof. This is crazy.

Planning to order another brand and will look back through this thread.

The Rambo warranty only covers a replacement so there’s that. There doesn’t appear to be a refund option. Has anyone ever gotten a refund instead?

The mesh and inside lining is wet.

[lenapesadie]

Bummer.

It rained last night but it was in the 70s (F) so I didn’t blanket. The horses do have shelter and it only rained about a quarter of an inch…

Those PE blankets are looking better and better. Though I am going to try the Rambo wash and rewaterproofer on my existing blankets after I do another test in rain. (I do have spares plus coolers and such)

I wonder if the retailer you purchased from would be willing to refund.

[luvmyhackney]

My horses are out in the downpour today and perfectly dry in their Weatherbettas and Bow Horse blankets.

Kinda glad I didn’t “splurge” on Rambos this year like I was planning after all these posts.