{"product_id":"waldhausen-comfort-vest-horse-chest-protector","title":"Waldhausen Comfort Vest Horse Chest Protector","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWaldhausen Comfort Vest - Anti-Rub Chest Protection Under Any Rug\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Waldhausen Comfort Vest is a horse chest protector worn beneath a stable or turnout rug to shield the chest and shoulders from chafe marks. It fastens with strong hook-and-loop closures, making it quick to fit and remove as part of a normal yard routine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt is best for horses that rub where the rug front sits, and for clipped, thin-skinned or sensitive horses kept rugged through the winter. It can be used with most stable rugs, turnout rugs and fleeces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChest chafe protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e sits between the rug front and the coat to help prevent rub marks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong hook-and-loop fasteners:\u003c\/strong\u003e secure, adjustable and fast to fit in the stable.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayers under rugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to be worn beneath a stable or turnout rug.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits clipped horses:\u003c\/strong\u003e useful where the coat has been removed and the skin is more exposed to friction.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e brush off hair and dirt and keep the fastenings clear so they keep their grip.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaldhausen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComfort Vest - horse chest protector \/ anti-rub bib\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFastening\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong hook-and-loop (Velcro-style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorn\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder a stable or turnout rug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtecting the chest against chafe marks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemove the rug and brush the chest and shoulder area clean and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlace the vest over the chest so it sits flat and evenly across both shoulders.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFasten the hook-and-loop closures firmly enough to hold the vest in place without pinching.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefit the rug over the top and check the rug front is not pulling the vest out of position.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck daily when rugs are changed, and reposition if the vest has slipped overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more horsewear and rug accessories in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-rugs\"\u003ehorse rugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Waldhausen Comfort Vest do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is worn under a rug to protect the horse's chest against chafe marks caused by rug fronts and straps rubbing against the coat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it fasten?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith strong hook-and-loop (Velcro-style) fasteners, which allow quick fitting and some adjustment for a snug fit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used under a turnout rug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is designed to sit under stable or turnout rugs, between the rug front and the horse's chest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I choose the right size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasure across the widest point of your horse's chest and compare it against the size you are ordering. A vest that is too loose can slide and cause rubbing of its own, so aim for a close, flat fit that does not restrict the shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for clipped horses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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