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Horse
Blankets
This
months review is on horse blankets…first let me tell you
that I have gone through no less than 200 to find one that I
really liked and fit at least 50% of what I was looking for in
a blanket.
In
our area, it really doesn’t get to be sub zero weather, so I
really don’t need a heavy- duty 45 lb blanket that I can’t
even lift up. I
was just looking for something to keep my horses body heat in,
a bit of wind protector, something easily washable AT HOME and
predominantly, a blanket that would not rub her shoulders or
dig into her neck when she put her head down to eat.
It
is the Slinky II Elite.
It is made of lycra, very stretchy and covers the body,
neck and face.
It has a full zipper from under the chin all the way
down to the chest and comes completely open.
There is a belly wrap that really holds it closed well.
The end comes over the tail but is light enough so that
when the tail is lifted, there isn’t a problem.
There are polartec reinforcements at the shoulder and
nose
which are stretchy as well.
Leg straps are on the blanket, but I have never used
them as the blanket is so secure without them.
If fits very snuggly but stretches with each move so
there is virtually no rubbing at all.
I
have had mine for about 4 years and washed it at least monthly
in the winter months, plus my horse rolls constantly in it.
There are nicks and small tears from where she has
rolled over sticks or rubbed against a tree or just wear, but
they have not gotten any bigger over the years and washing has
not hurt it at all.
If
by some chance you need a heavier blanket, they do make
polartec blankets, but they are a bit more expensive. I have
not owned one, just tried it and they are nice, but too heavy
for my needs.
The
lycra ones are around 100.00 and they only weigh about 1-2
lbs.
The website is www.horse-blankets.com
and the phone # is 800 348 5673.
They have most sizes in stock and the colors are
varied.
If
there is a blanket you have questions about before you buy it,
let me know because I have probably tried it and can tell you
what I liked/disliked about it before you spend the money.
There are so many out there, it is hard to make a
decision.
Happy
trails!
Email
info@nchorsenews.com
or Lorraine at
pasofino@nchn.net
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