Top Five Horse Blankets

Horse blankets come in many shapes, weights, colors and prices, so it is important to decide what your needs and priorities are. There are many makers of quality horse blankets, once you know what you want, you are bound to find something to fit the bill. And speaking of the bill, there are affordable and attractive options now to get a few blankets for different occasions. Here we will look at a few different varieties of blankets, and some quality examples of each. There are also a few reliable online sites to purchase your blankets.

For extremely cold weather, Rambo blankets are a good bet for your money. The Rambo Duo has a neck cover for the horse that likes to be out in the brisk air, and the neck cover is removable. It also features layers that can be combined to fit the weather. The outer waterproof rug is 100gm, and the under rug comes in two weights, 300 gm and 400 gm. The under blanket of the DUO securely attaches to the outer shell, preventing slippage which can be a big problem when you layer traditional blankets. The DUO is navy with light blue and chocolate binding, and is very attractive. The DUO can be found on sale with free shipping from many places with free shipping, such as at NetEquestrian.

For a fleece cooler to keep your horse from catching a chill after a workout on a cool day, the Rambo Newmarket Fleece cooler in gold is an update on an old classic color pattern. This blanket has a great thermal value to it, but it also wicks away moisture which is important for your animal to dry off after a workout. This blanket can also be found at NetEquestrian and other retailers.

The Weatherbeeta Deluxe Trim Horse Sheet is a light sheet for your horse to travel in, wear in the barn or cover up to keep dust free after a bath. It has a fleece wither pad and hidden front surcingle. It comes in Navy with a Pink trim or Hunter with a Cream trim. This blanket can be found on sale at Equestrian Collections and comes with a free matching full cover tail bag.

The Saratoga Summer Turnout and Fly Horse Sheet is a valuable addition to your horsewear. These sheets can be used in cool weather and help to protect your horse from flies. They are also valuable after a bath to help your animal stay comfortable. This sheet is made of durable polyester and includes elastic leg straps which most fly sheets do not have. The blanket is white and comes with a choice of Purple, Hunter, or Navy trim and surcingles. It can be found on sale at Dover Saddlery, and for $16.90 you can add a monogram.

If you like something with a bit more color, a Baker Tartan Stable sheet that can be found at Rick's Heritage Saddlery is a great investment. With all of the famous Baker quality, these sheets have the Baker pattern and come in the Original which is an earth tone pattern, and the new Tartan which is a green and purple pattern. Baker blankets are known for their quality and ability to keep their shape even after washing.

This is a look at the top examples of the blankets you may need for your favorite horse. Like cars, you may find a maker or color trend that you favor, or you can have a combination of what you need. And remember if you are in a store or online, you can ask questions, horse people are always willing to share their knowledge and experience!