Welcome to our group test of lightweight turnouts. All of the rugs in this group test have been put through their paces by international para dressage rider Tamsin Addison and her team. Find out what she thought below
Official description: Shires Tempest Original Air Motion Combo
For comfort in warmer wet conditions, the Shires Tempest Original Air Motion Combo turnout rugs are effective at keeping the rain off and improving comfort inside the rug for your horse. Lined across the back with Air Motion mesh, this ventilated 3D fabric draws moisture and heat into a cooling, breathable microclimate away from the skin. The warm surface of the horse is kept away from the cooler outer fabric for enhanced comfort. Additional key features include ShireTex600D ripstop fabric, waterproof and breathable outer with taped seams, integrated contour neck cover, adjustable buckle chest straps, adjustable cross surcingles, adjustable fillet strap, tail flap.
I was really impressed with the wicking fabric on the inside of the rug.
Overview of performance
It performed well overall and the wicking properties were particularly effective. This rug was very waterproof – it had some serious testing – but it also remained waterproof even after several washes. The fit was a bit tighter compared to some of the others we tested.
Tamsin’s likes and dislikes
It’s a shame the rug didn’t come with a detachable neck, but I would recommend it for its wicking properties and the quality of the outer fabric.
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A former eventer, Tamsin Addison became the first person in the world to regrow a bone in her upper arm after having cancer. She is now an international grade V para dressage rider and trainer based in England, competing for Ireland. Tamsin is part of our team of professional riders who put equestrian products through their paces in a real-life busy yard environment for a suitable period of time to test the item, before their thoughts are featured in our reviews section.
