Blankets for
Horse
What Type of Blanket Does Your Horse
Need?
Picking the right horse blankets can be confusing because there are so many different styles and types of horse
blankets that you can choose from. Here is a brief overview of the different types of blankets you can buy for your
horse and what they are used for.
Horse blankets can be expensive, and not every horse needs a full set
of blankets. How do you know if your horse needs blankets and what blankets to buy? Here is a quick guide to help
you figure out what blankets, if any, your horse needs.
Horse blankets can be expensive, and not every horse needs a full set of
blankets. How do you know if your horse needs blankets and what blankets to buy? Here is a quick guide to help
you figure out what blankets, if any, your horse needs.
- Horse Sheets
Sheets are the lightest type of horse blanket. Sheets are usually made from a light nylon or other synthetic material like the materials used to make workout apparel for humans. Sheets are breathable and allow a lot of air circulation so that the horse doesn’t sweat. Sheets usually have buckled straps at the chest and two straps that crisscross under the horse’s belly to keep the sheet secure.
- Horse Stable Blankets
Stable blankets are usually made of sturdy cotton, canvas, or wool and usually have a thick lining. Stable blankets are usually fastened with straps across the chest and a strap that runs around the horses belly like a girth. Stable blankets are strictly for indoor use and are not waterproof and not appropriate for your horse to wear out in the pasture. Stable blankets are often put on horses that are stabled overnight when the barn heaters are turned off.
- Horse Turnout Blanket
Turnout blankets are the heavy duty blankets that are made for a horse to wear outside during the winter. Think of a turnout blanket as a snowsuit for your horse. Turnout blankets usually have a tough outer shell made from nylon or canvas that is waterproof and a warm inner lining made from fleece or sheepskin.
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