Monthly Archives: February 2012
Can you stop another horse from biting your horse’s blanket?
Most of the outside blanket tears we repair were caused by another horse who took a bite in play or anger. Owners get frustrated with constantly repairing blankets knowing that it will be torn again. They frequently ask us how … Continue reading
When to remove your horse’s blanket
The weather here on the East Coast in New Jersey has been crazy this year. We have had one of the mildest winters with temperatures hitting the mid-50s in January and February! The flowers are starting to come up and … Continue reading
To blanket or not to blanket
Horse blankets have been around a long time. In New Jersey, most owners blanket their horses when the weather turns cold; usually in December. But, there are people here who never blanket, and just provide a run-in shed for their … Continue reading
When is it not worth repairing a blanket?
Most blankets that we get need a repair; minor or major. If your horse’s blanket is old, with lots of patched holes, and/or rusty hardware, you may have to decide if repairing it “again” is worth the expense. Keep in … Continue reading
How often should you launder your horse blanket?
Most horse owners launder or wash their horse’s blanket(s) once a year usually when the weather gets warm. How often you wash the blanket depends upon several factors; your personal decision, how dirty it is, and does it need repair. … Continue reading
Not all horse blanket laundries are the same
Most horse people with blankets to clean assume that all horse laundries offer the same services just different prices. This is not true. It’s important to ask what the laundry fee includes, because some advertise a low price, but then … Continue reading
