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…
…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…
…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…
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…
…horses don’t need to be blanketed in the winter. And, if they do need blankets, we have to make the best choices for the horse or the blankets can cause…
…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…
…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…
…your horse must be tied or cross-tied in order to be blanketed, you may find a closed-front blanket a major nuisance. Stable blankets usually come in three layers: a shell,…
…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…
…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…
…also take into account that your horse will probably require one size larger for his turnout blanket than for his stable blanket. Most blankets are sized in two-inch or three-inch…