WRTN
12-04-2007, 01:52 PM
For all you horse lovers out there here is an OUTSTANDING bargain on a GREAT winter turnout blanket for your horse.
http://www.golfoutletsusa.com/Products.asp?CategoryID=135
The price is GREAT! I ordered 3 of these 350 gram winter turnout blankets recently as a Christmas gift for my daughter but the temps got down into the low 20's/upper teens last night and I decided to let my daughter have them a little early so we could put them on Miss Aryia and Mr. Mingo.
To be honest, I wasn't expecting much for the price but was pleasantly surprised to see what good quality they are and the warmth they provide. The straps are very easy to adjust and the belts and straps all have good solid buckles. The material is very durable and breaths well. The back end even has a "poop shute" built into it so the horses can dooooo their business without messing up the blankets.
At first the horses were a little nervous and spooky about having the blankets placed on their backs, but with a little coaxing and letting them inspect the blanket first as well as taking things slowly; they allowed us to put them on.
Once we had the blankets on it was obvious Mr. Mingo and Miss Aryia were very comfortable as well as nice n toasty.
I suggest putting the blankets on right before sundown and taking them off at sunrise. You don't want to leave them on all day as they will sweat in them and then can develop rain rot, ring worm, or other skin problems.
Most of the blankets I have seen similar to these were $100 or more. Better get 'em while they last as they are on clearance. I will try to take some pictures to post so you guys can see.
http://www.golfoutletsusa.com/Products.asp?CategoryID=135
The price is GREAT! I ordered 3 of these 350 gram winter turnout blankets recently as a Christmas gift for my daughter but the temps got down into the low 20's/upper teens last night and I decided to let my daughter have them a little early so we could put them on Miss Aryia and Mr. Mingo.
To be honest, I wasn't expecting much for the price but was pleasantly surprised to see what good quality they are and the warmth they provide. The straps are very easy to adjust and the belts and straps all have good solid buckles. The material is very durable and breaths well. The back end even has a "poop shute" built into it so the horses can dooooo their business without messing up the blankets.
At first the horses were a little nervous and spooky about having the blankets placed on their backs, but with a little coaxing and letting them inspect the blanket first as well as taking things slowly; they allowed us to put them on.
Once we had the blankets on it was obvious Mr. Mingo and Miss Aryia were very comfortable as well as nice n toasty.
I suggest putting the blankets on right before sundown and taking them off at sunrise. You don't want to leave them on all day as they will sweat in them and then can develop rain rot, ring worm, or other skin problems.
Most of the blankets I have seen similar to these were $100 or more. Better get 'em while they last as they are on clearance. I will try to take some pictures to post so you guys can see.