Winter Horse Turnout
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 HORSE BLANKET Winter Waterproof Turnout TAN MINI 38  US $45.00
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 Winter Horse Tack Blanket Rug Open Front Red Turnout 78 US $69.99
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Most equestrians when faced with blustery winter weather - be it a harsh blowing wind or freezing snow or cold pelting rain coming out of the Northeast - believe that the best thing that they can do is get their horse under a good equine blanket. If you want your horse to be safe and comfortable through the cold months, then horse rugs are the only way to go.
But it's worth asking if that assumption holds true. Does it? For all horses all the time?
Well, the simple answer is that no, it does not. But if you want to start experimenting with it, you need to be smart. You need to keep a few important tips in mind about how horses handle the cold and related inclement weather. You need to know a bit about your horse breed and you need to also know how your specific horse or horses handle the weather.
Horse blankets are not bad ideas on their own. In fact, they can be very important. But the fact that so many smart horse people have more or less simply assumed that winter blankets are necessary says a lot about how human beings and horses relate to one another. There are plenty of assumptions at work, all of which need to be critically examined.
Although a lot of equestrians don't want to admit it, we often do things for our horses that we would want done for us. Things that might not - from a horse's point of view - be strictly necessary.
Always ask yourself what your horse would do - or want to do - if it was out in the wild. Not that you want your horse to have to rough and tough it unnecessarily, but you do want to keep in mind what its natural inclinations are. Horses are built for weather!
Take a look at your horse's coat. You'll notice that if offers the horse a great deal of natural insulation. For most horses, once their winter coat has grown in, they are more than ready for whatever wind and hail and snow that Father Winter can throw their way.
But there are exceptions!
First, if you clipped your horse - or had him or her clipped - just as they began to grow out their winter coat, then it might not have developed sufficiently to handle the weather.
Second, all horses - even those out in the wild - need a good windbreak to help them endure winter. Do you have one? We're not talking about anything unduly fancy. It's more like ensuring that there is some place they can go where the driving wind cannot.
If either of those conditions holds true, then you probably want to be sure that your horse has a decent winter blanket to help it through the cold season.
Finally, if your horse recently moved from a climate where cold is not a frequent visitor, then you should consider investing in a blanket.
Got more questions about horse blankets? Check out Jasper Bailey's horse rugs website for more information.
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Shires Typhoon Heavyweight Horse Turnout Blanket $151.95 The Shires Winter Typhoon Heavyweight Horse Turnout Blanket will keep your horse warm even in the most extreme weather. Shires bestseller, the Typhoon has all the features to keep your horse warm, dry and comfortable this winter. |
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Shires Winter Tempest Midweight Turnout Blanket $85.95 The Shires Winter Tempest Lightweight Horse Turnout Blanket will keep your horse warm and comfortable this winter. Perfect for milder climates, this blanket will ensure that your horse stays dry and receives the protection he needs. |
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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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Saxon Standard Neck Lightweight Horse Turnout Blanket $75.95 A great blanket at a great price, the Saxon Standard Neck Lightweight Horse Turnout Blanket is the perfect choice for keeping your horse warm and dry this winter. This blanket comes with all the features necessary to make it great for turnouts or stable. |
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Shires Winter Typhoon Midweight Turnout Blanket $150.95 Keep your horse dry even in the most extreme weather with the Shires Winter Typhoon Midweight Turnout Blanket. Coupled with an appropriate amount of polyfill, your horse will be warm too |
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Kensington Roustabout Midweight Horse Turnout Blanket $284.95 The Kensington Roustabout Midweight Tapered Cut Horse Turnout Blanket is waterproof and durable to withstand the strongest rain. Its moisture-wicking ability and versatility make it ideal for winter turnouts or cool downs. |
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Shires Winter Typhoon Midweight Combo Turnout Blanket $180.95 Keep your horse dry even in the most extreme weather with the Shires Winter Typhoon Midweight Combo Turnout Blanket. With a built-in neck cover, it provides superb protection for clipped or the most sensitive horses |
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Shires Winter Typhoon Heavyweight Combo Turnout Blanket $189.95 Keep your horse dry even in the most extreme weather with the Shires Winter Typhoon Heavyweight Combo Turnout Blanket. With a built-in neck cover, it provides superb protection for clipped or the most sensitive horses |
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Shires Typhoon Midweight Combo Horse Turnout Blanket $161.95 The Shires Winter Typhoon Midweight Combo Horse Turnout Blanket will keep your horse warm even in the most extreme weather. With the same features as the Winter Typhoon the Winter Typhoon Combo has a built in neck cover for additional protection from the elements. The Shires Winter Typhoon Midweight Combo Horse Turnout Blanket features: ShireTex 1680 denier outer shell Waterproof Breathable Reinforced surcingle slots 220 gram fill Built in neck cover |
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Shires Typhoon Heavyweight Combo Horse Turnout Blanket $170.95 The Shire Winter Typhoon Heavyweight Combo Horse Turnout Blanket will keep your horse warm even in the most extreme weather. With the same features as the Winter Typhoon the Winter Typhoon Combo has a built in neck cover for additional protection from the elements. The Shire Winter Typhoon Heavyweight Combo Horse Turnout Blanket features: ShireTex 1680 denier outer shell Waterproof Breathable Reinforced surcingle slots 330 gram fill Built in neck cover |
