Your blanketing questions answered

…in what month do I need to begin blanketing him? When can I stop blanketing him in the spring? A: There’s no specific blanketing chronology that guarantees a shorter, slicker…

The Great Blanket Cover-up

…number of non-blanketing advocates is growing. Fellow horse owners may chide you with the claim that it’s simply not natural to blanket a horse. They will insist that by blanketing…

His Blanket, Your Life

Horse blankets—some of us use them, some of us don’t. Those who do eventually find this to be true: There’s no such thing as one blanket that will meet the…

Winter Blanket Care

…You might be surprised at just how fresh your horse blanket can get. Blanket Repair Kit Blanket Pins Extra buckles and straps Blanket wash or mild detergent Upholstery needle Thick…

Horse Blanket Know-How

blanket will last longer and provide greater protection than a lower-denier blanket of similar styling. Quilting looks great on a bedspread, but for horse blankets, it’s best suited for indoor…

To Blanket Your Horse?or Not?

…and a heavier blanket for night? Will he be turned out, necessitating a waterproof blanket, or does he just need a stable blanket for time indoors? Will he be turned…

Should You Blanket Your Horse?

…be more comfortable wearing his natural blanket than your store-bought one. It’s usually necessary to blanket a body-clipped horse. You can layer blankets, the way you might wear a light…