[header] How to take off a horse blanket [title] Use the right type of blanket. [step] There are various kinds of horse blankets, each with its own purpose. Blankets should be breathable and waterproof as a rule, but otherwise they can be lighter or heavier and made of different materials like fleece, wool, mesh, and others.
[header] How to take off a horse blanket [title] Use the right type of blanket. [step] There are various kinds of horse blankets, each with its own purpose. Blankets should be breathable and waterproof as a rule, but otherwise they can be lighter or heavier and made of different materials like fleece, wool, mesh, and others.
Make sure that you know what kind of blanket to use in the circumstances. [substeps] Turnout blankets keep the horse warm and dry while outside, in cold weather and rain. These types are not good for small horses, as too much fleece is too light on your horse. Fabrics such as fur, velvet, etc. [substeps] Fleece is recommended for the colder seasons. It wicks away moisture while microwaving. Make sure the different materials are breathable and material like the wool and mesh have breathing mechanisms for them. [substeps] Wool blankets are also marketed as either thicker and stiffer, or ultra-waterproof.