Thank you for the pictures.
If the PE cut doesn’t suit my horse I’m going to be trying those in the Plus sizes. I think the shop I sourced the 100 and 50 gram plus sizes ships from Austria. Which is just interesting to me
$359 for a 100g is hard to stomach. Stateline has some sizes under $300 but still that’s a lot.
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So adorable all cozy and ready for the storm!
I’m looking to stock up on blankets as they go on sale, as my horses will be living outside 24/7 starting next summer.
For those who got the PE blankets, how would you say they fit? Average/normal/big/small?
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I’m really surprised about the gaining popularity of PE on here. They’ve really lost popularity in their home country. Mainly due to not always being waterproof and being very very heavy when wet, and just in general. They take a long time to dry, quality can be inconsistent, and customer service isn’t great. I lived in Europe and heard this consistently over the years.
They do run generous, and I do own 2, a liner, and a neck cover, but they aren’t my “first string” and are back ups that mainly stay in storage.
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I think I kvetched about it up thread but, earlier last week I pulled out the midweights and heavies. The heavy is ~20 yrs old and the midweight ~10. The midweight doesn’t fit him right anymore since he’s filled out so I decided I’d buy a replacement. $450 
I went with an Amigo, as much as I love Rambo I just couldn’t fork over an additional $200. I’m prepared to be fixing it every season… lol.
I know you didn’t ask this but because you mentioned being outside 24/7… if you decide to skip PE based on the so-so reviews, I don’t think you can go wrong with Rambo or Amigos. About 5 years ago I made the conscious decision to slowly replace the herd’s blanket with Rambos. It was painfully expensive, but worth it. I did it because I noticed that the only blanket[s] that I didn’t have to repair or replace or rewaterproof every season were Rambos. I also noticed the Rambos were lighter and just seemed to fit my horses better than their old brands (Northwinds, Buccas, Weatherbeetas, Schneiders).
My herd is TOUGH on their blankets. In addition to being out 24/7, they also never seek shelter when it snows or rains and they play rough with one another including biting/pulling each other’s blankets. They bathe in mud. I understand mud is one of the worst waterproof killers because the dirt gets into the weave and effects tension.
I mean brand new high dollar Rambo Supremes aren’t waterproof either it seems. So if I’m going to have to Nikwax stuff every season I might as well buy the $200 blankets instead of the $400 blankets!
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UPS came through for me and my order is out for delivery today. I’ll check back in tonight or tomorrow with my preliminary fitting review of the PE.
Side note 1: I have insulated water bucket cozy things in my order too and am glad they are arriving in advance of this nasty weather
Side note 2: Aren’t you up near Chicagoland? I was looking at their weather forecast and saw a day next week with a high of negative 2!!! 
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I agree. My default has been Rambo, mainly. Now I’m like, what do I do? 
Why does it all seem a bit crap at the moment?
If I have to waterproof them, then I’ll absolutely choose the cheaper option that fits well. I still don’t love how heavy the PE’s get and how long they take to dry though.
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It’s all bad lol!
I really love the fit of the Amigo XL on my horse but it’s pretty heavy (dry!) and the waterproofing only lasted a season in light use in a mud free paddock and while not as expensive as the Rambos, $315 for a no fill sheet set isn’t exactly cheap either.
I have a SmartPak brand blanket coming for my mom’s draft, it doesn’t have the fun V front clips but it’s supposedly an “oversize” cut. I’ll be interested to see how it does.
Are you familiar with the Busse blankets from your time in Europe?
I am familiar with Busse, because I have a few items from them, but I’ve never used their blankets and I don’t recall seeing one on person either. In general I’ve not had an issue with their products and haven’t heard any complaints. A friend as a few things from them too. I’d be open to trying a blanket from them.
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Yeah, and we’re in the middle of a wicked snowstorm. I wouldn’t have made it home without 4wd. The drift in front of the door was a foot and a half or more. Ugh.
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I mean, based on what I’m reading in this thread, you no longer “get what you pay for” with Rambo. My mare has a Rambo heavyweight, and it’s meh for how much I paid for it. I hate that it doesn’t have shoulder gussets.
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Dreadful! Stay safe!
Have you tried a SmartPak Ultimate? If I thought they might fit my horse, I’d try one. Free replacements for life sounds like a deal.
I have a few high necks, I like them well enough. They did replace one due to the liner tearing. The one they sent as replacement feels as thick as cardboard but doesn’t rub.
They are waterproof, ish - it seeps into the seams over the tail flap. I would like totally totally waterproof if at all possible!
They’re definitely not made of whatever indestructible material the Originals from 20+ years ago were made of, that’s for sure. I’m still happy with my Rambo purchase[s] even though I can concede the quality is different. I think @Texarkana hit the nail on the head with their post above about how PFAS concerns have changed the industry.
I’m willing to pay a little more for them because I have a herd of horses that have huge shoulders, high withers, and round backs. Other brands tend to look like mini-skirts on them and bunch up at the shoulder/withers, causing pressure. I like the way the Rambos fit them best.
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This is where my Amigo XL sheet first began leaking. It’s irritating to say the least!
I’m picky about fit myself so I can totally understand your stance.
My pony is an easy to fit shape but my Friesian x QH is a tricky fit. In everything. Saddles, bridles, halters, blankets, saddle pads lol. His Rambo Flybuster sheet is pitiful. The belly wrap is too small so the Velcro towards his stifle barely meets and comes undone in the first 2 mins 
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Omg - the busty boy dilemma. I have one like that. Whenever I button him up I call him my Michelin Man. He really looks like he’s about to burst at the seams in his fly gear. But when I size up, the neck and chest are too big and the whole blanket slides back. Horses! We agonize over every little detail. 
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