Waterproof Turnout Blanket
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US $65.99
Once wild animals, horses have been tamed by human beings and are treated virtually as pets. Their owners provide food, safety, and protection from the weather elements.
We are going to discuss the various aspects of winter horse rugs and their use. The strength and size of this animal allow it to survive in low temperatures. Horse rugs are still important to owners for proper care. A number of factors must be taken into account when choosing a rug for your animal. Some of these are fabric type, design and sizing of the garment. Other factors are the horse's age, health, and weather conditions. For inside use a stable rug will be all your animal will need. These provide relatively good warmth for stable use. For out door or turnout use the turnout rug will allow more movement and be able top with stand the elements better than a stable rug.
Various fabrics are found in the construction of winter horse rugs. Nowadays the contemporary blanket may be made of fabrics like nylon. Sometimes these fabrics are used in conjunction with fabrics like wool or cotton. The modern horse rug is built of layers of materials. There is a waterproof outer layer. Against the horse's skin is a comfortable inner layer. Heavier insulation between these layers provides the warmth. Horse rugs can be made in several different styles known as water resistant, waterproof, and breathable. There is a subtle difference between water resistant and waterproof, which the horse owner should be aware of. The inner layer of a water resistant blanket can retain moisture from the horse's body. A waterproof rug is made to block all moisture from entering or leaving the garment itself. It is more suited for rainy weather but does not allow sweat to escape.
You can avoid the accumulation of water from the horse's body by using a breathable rug. Better air movement is provided for your animal's comfort. Sizing the winter horse rug can be an important issue. Choosing the correct rug materials for your horse and then having it not fit properly defeats the purpose of the rug. If the blanket is too loose proper warmth is not attained. If the blanket is too small this will create chaffing and discomfort for your animal. You will need to get several measurements from your horse. Check the distance from his chest to his tail. Measure from his lower neck to the tail. Measure from the middle of his back down to his belly. Then go shopping for the perfect winter horse rug for your animal. Local horse tack supplies are a good place to start. Alternatively you may want to search online.
You can expect to encounter pricing from $40 to over $200. In addition to picking the right rug for your horse there are other things you should do. Check your horse after he has worn the blanket for a while. Monitor any possibility of rubbing or chaffing or excessive sweat buildup. Also it is just as important to wash and sanitize these blankets just as you would your own bedding
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TuffRider 600D Medium Weight Turnout Horse Blanket $92.95 TuffRider 600D Turnout Horse Blanket. TuffRider's 600D Turnout Horse Blanket has a waterproof breathable outer fabric. |
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Amigo By Horseware 1200D Medium Weight Turnout Blanket $148.95 Amigo By Horseware 1200D Medium Weight Turnout Blanket. This waterproof and breathable turnout blanket is great for your horse and your pocketbook. |
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Weaver Midweight Horse Turnout Blanket $162.95 Just the right amount of warmth for cooler climates, the Weaver Midweight Turnout Blanket is perfect for cold winters or days in the turnout. Waterproof and breathable, this is a great, versatile, all-around winter blanket. |
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Weaver Heavyweight Turnout Blanket $129.95 Protect your horse from the elements with the Weaver® Heavyweight Turnout Blanket. Designed with all the features to keep your horse comfortable this turnout blanket is great for indoor or turnout protection or for layering with other blankets for additional protection. The Weaver® Heavyweight Turnout Blanket features: 300 grams polyester fiber filling with a 70 denier liner for comfort and warmth 1200 denier ripstop material that is durable waterproof and breathable Action shoulder gussets provide freedom of movement Double buckle front closures for easy on and off Tail flap offers added coverage and protection Rubber grommets on surcingles provide more secure closure |
