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Buying Guide To Horse Blankets

Since horse blankets are used for so many different reasons, it shouldn`t be surprising for you to find that there are several different types of blankets. It is important to use a horse blanket to cover your horse while he is cooling down. Of course, horse blankets are also essential for sheltering horses from harsh weather or protecting them from horseflies and gnats.

When most people think of horse blankets, they probably picture the traditional stable blanket, which is designed to be worn when your horse is in the stable or in other enclosed areas. For older horses or horses that are ill, you may want to look for thick, quilted stable blankets, while horses that have recently been clipped may do best with a lighter weight blanket. If you don`t mind investing a bit of money in your blankets, you can have them designed in your choice of colors and even have them monogrammed with your stable`s initials.

If your horse needs to be protected from the cold but will be spending time in the pasture, you will want to use a turn out blanket, instead. These blankets are made with waterproof materials and are designed so that it is hard for them to become twisted around if the horse decides to roll around in the grass. Except for these added features, the turn out blanket is quite similar to the stable blanket.

The cooler is not actually considered a blanket by most horse enthusiasts. Instead, they refer to it as a sheet. Most race horses need a cooler to keep them from catching a chill as they cool down after a race or a fast workout. If you don`t compete ......