Cooler Blanket Horse
Blanketing my horse after riding?
I live in South Dakota. I have never used blankets on my horses, but I am going to be taking lessons for barrel racing this winter and hauling my horse in a stock trailer with open sides to and from the lessons. I have been told that I should use a fleece cooler and keep that on for a few (5-10) minutes, then put on a canvas turnout blanket... is this correct? I am not familiar at all with what types of blankets I should buy for this purpose. I do not plan on putting it on my horse while he is in the pasture, only for after riding, unless wearing it while turned out is necessary...? Thanks for the help!
No matter where you live, hauling a horse after an activity, depends on many things as well as local conditions.
The best way to know when you will need to blanket them is to consider the temps outside and the activity he has had. The best way to transport a horse at any time of year is to make sure he is dry and comfortable. IF that is not possible then do what you must to make it possible.
If he is dry but you know it is very cold out and the wind chill will be hard on him/her, then do what you can to take the wind chill off of the horse.
If he/she is wet, use what you need to get him/her dry before transporting. This is very important with an open trailer.
The most important part of it all is to make sure your horse does not get cold.
Keeping the blanket on him while in pasture should not be necessary unless he is going straight from the trailer to the pasture and has not been dried or checked for cold. I would not want him getting use to having the blanket on all the time in pasture as it will keep his winter coat from coming in as thick as it should.
A good place to get blankets and a nice lady with lots of information about different types of blankets is at this link. I have bought several from her in the past and have never been disappointed.
http://custompetandtack.homestead.com/index.html
Please note the menu for all of the items in her store is on the left and goes all the way down the side. With several buttons for different styles of horse blankets as well blankets for other kinds of animals.
Please note that leg wraps and shipping boots will help keep his legs warm during the trips as well, and this should be considered as well.
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Amigo Jersey Cooler - Navy w/SilverTrim, Navy/Silver, 57" Sale Price: $42.95  |
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Made by Horseware, this brushed polyester cooler is a great way to keep any horse warm. The fabric is designed to wick moisture away from the horse transferring it to the outside of the rug where it evaporates allowing your horse to cool down gradually and avoid catching a chill... |
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Moxie Equestrian Bamboo Horse Cooler with Magnet Closure Sale Price: $95.00 |
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his stunning cooler is part of the new Moxieboo Collection. Made from 66% Viscose from Bamboo and 34% Polyester, our new age fabric is soft and silky to the touch, is super breathable, wicks moisture quickly away, and provides strong protection to help protect the horses' skin... |
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Horse Hood Collection and Horse Blanket, Sheet, and Cooler Pattern, 2 Patterns, SuitAbility #7570 & #7900 |
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Fleece Cooler Chocolate Polar Blanket Sizes 60" to 84" Sale Price: $34.99 |
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Polar fleece horse cooler blanket Breathable with soft smooth liner Removable/adjustable belly strap Heavy reinforced stitching for durability 2 leg straps with snaps Double front buckles Fur in withers Imported from Ireland - Top Brands Great stable blanket Features Polar Fleece cooler blanket |
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Polar Fleece Cooler Black Diamonds Sizes 60" to 84" Sale Price: $34.99 |
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Polar fleece horse cooler blanket Breathable with soft smooth liner Removable/adjustable belly strap Heavy reinforced stitching for durability 2 leg straps with snaps Double front buckles Fur in withers Imported from Ireland - Top Brands Great stable blanket Features Polar Fleece cooler blanket |
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Brown Horse Cooler Fleece Sizes 60" to 84" Sale Price: $34.99 |
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Polar fleece horse cooler blanket Breathable with soft smooth liner Removable/adjustable belly strap Heavy reinforced stitching for durability 2 leg straps with snaps Double front buckles Fur in withers Imported from Ireland - Top Brands Great stable blanket Features Polar Fleece cooler blanket |
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Brown Horse Cooler Fleece Sizes 60" to 84" Sale Price: $34.99 |
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Polar fleece horse cooler blanket Breathable with soft smooth liner Removable/adjustable belly strap Heavy reinforced stitching for durability 2 leg straps with snaps Double front buckles Fur in withers Imported from Ireland - Top Brands Great stable blanket Features Polar Fleece cooler blanket |
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Red and Blue Horse Cooler Fleece Sizes 60" to 84" Sale Price: $34.99 |
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Polar fleece horse cooler blanket Breathable with soft smooth liner Removable/adjustable belly strap Heavy reinforced stitching for durability 2 leg straps with snaps Double front buckles Fur in withers Imported from Ireland - Top Brands Great stable blanket Features Polar Fleece cooler blanket |
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Moxie Equestrian Techno-Sheet Sale Price: $95.00 |
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The Cavalero Techno-Sheet... Delivers!There is simply nothing like them on the market. Luxury, comfort and performance combine flawlessly in our Techno-Sheet. It makes the perfect dress sheet or cooler... |
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Fleece Cooler Polar Brown Blanket Sizes 60" to 84" Sale Price: $34.99 |
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Polar fleece horse cooler blanket Breathable with soft smooth liner Removable/adjustable belly strap Heavy reinforced stitching for durability 2 leg straps with snaps Double front buckles Fur in withers Imported from Ireland - Top Brands Great stable blanket Features Polar Fleece cooler blanket |
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