Tough1 1680 D Turnout blankets

[vineyridge]

Anyone here use them? Opinions and experiences sought. :) They are VERY heavily insulated and don't seem to come in lighter weights.

[buck22]

I have one, but I've only used it once.

I bought 3 tough 1's at the same time, one waterproof 1680 heavyweight and 2 light waterproof breathables (the camo ones). I love the way they fit!!! Construction wasn't bad for the money either.

BUT, none of them kept their waterproofing more than 24 hours. :( my horses were dry and warm on day 1 in the light sheets, and soaked to the bone the next.

I used the 1680 one time, within 24 hours my horse was soaked over his loins (loins only, warm and dry everywhere else), and he tore a huge hole in the side.

I ended up returning the two sheets and kept the heavy as a warm jacket only, just because I loved the fit. Both my horses get a little uncomfortable where their oricans hang on their necks, just above the wither, but the Tough1's are contoured ever so nicely, their manes weren't messed up or anything.

[vineyridge]

Thanks!

[gypsymare]

Other than having to sew a leg strap back on, I love mine. Great construction and fit. The neck is really nicely contoured. I find most blankets are too large around the neckhole for my TB-type Paint and the Tough 1 fits perfectly a little higher than most. The D rings for hoods are farther back too so they overlap nicely.