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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Looking for blankets for a few of my horses. We live in LA so it doesn't get extremely cold, but I would like a good quality blanket that is weather resistant. I bought a Weatherbeeta and like it, but the price was $125. Just wondering if there are other more economical blankets out there as I would like to purchase 4 or 5 of them. |
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Location: Kansas | buy used. I bought my medium weight saxon for like $60 shipped. |
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Location: Kentucky | sstack.com always has the best blanket deals, IMO. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Murphy - 2015-01-06 9:16 AM sstack.com always has the best blanket deals, IMO.
Ok. I'll look. Thanks.
What are the better blankets? I'm only familiar with a Weatherbeeta lol. This is new territory for me. |
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Location: God's country...aka TEXAS | I've tried several brands and Weatherbeeta holds up the best. They rip less and there are less issues with straps etc. My horses are TOUGH on blankets. I swear they think its contest to see who can tear theirs up first. lol $125 is on the low end for a quality blanket so I don't know how much cheaper you can find one without compromising a lot of quality. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | JLBerry - 2015-01-06 9:24 AM I've tried several brands and Weatherbeeta holds up the best. They rip less and there are less issues with straps etc. My horses are TOUGH on blankets. I swear they think its contest to see who can tear theirs up first. lol $125 is on the low end for a quality blanket so I don't know how much cheaper you can find one without compromising a lot of quality.
That's good to know. I really like the blanket we bought. I may just have to buy one at a time until I get them all covered. The one I bought was from Tractor Supply and I find that their prices are a little high on a lot of things, so that had me wondering if there was a quality blanket for a little cheaper. Thanks. |
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Location: Oklahoma | you can find Weatherbeeta deals on Ebay. I bought one in 2010 and it is still in really good condition and holding up. My boy is still wearing it daily too. |
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | I would definitely check out Ebay. I was looking for an extra blanket before winter. Thank God I bought one because hubby bought me a horse that has been in Phx, AZ weather, blanketed and under lights his entire life. Needless to say, he's pretty much hairless. Coming up to 0-20* temps was scary.
I actually ordered from TackMarket. I'm not sure how well known they are, but I got a 1200D 400 fill, rip stop, waterproof heavy weight turnout blanket for $65. It has held up wonderful thus far. Plus, they come in vibrant, eye popping patterns.
http://stores.ebay.com/Tackmarket
Just a thought! Good luck in your search. I know what you mean on the prices. They can hurt when you need more than one.
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| Check out Valley Vet and State Line Tack...they both usually have some good sales! If you can get by til spring, winter blankets usually go on clearance marked down quite a bit. Weatherbeeta is definitely the way to go...everything else I've had has been shredded! |
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Location: Winging It in KY | ~BINGO~ - 2015-01-06 10:39 AM I would definitely check out Ebay. I was looking for an extra blanket before winter. Thank God I bought one because hubby bought me a horse that has been in Phx, AZ weather, blanketed and under lights his entire life. Needless to say, he's pretty much hairless. Coming up to 0-20* temps was scary.
I actually ordered from TackMarket. I'm not sure how well known they are, but I got a 1200D 400 fill, rip stop, waterproof heavy weight turnout blanket for $65. It has held up wonderful thus far. Plus, they come in vibrant, eye popping patterns.
http://stores.ebay.com/Tackmarket
Just a thought! Good luck in your search. I know what you mean on the prices. They can hurt when you need more than one.
^^^^^ THIS!^^^^ I have had really good luck with mine. |
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| I agree with Weatherbeeta. The Saxon blankets are not near as expensive as some of their lines, and all of mine have held up extremely well. The best place that I've found price wise is Chicks Saddlery, or if you can wait until spring/summer you can usually stock up on some closeouts at different places. |
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Location: Memphis, TN | countrygirl2006 - 2015-01-06 9:59 AM
I agree with Weatherbeeta. The Saxon blankets are not near as expensive as some of their lines, and all of mine have held up extremely well. The best place that I've found price wise is Chicks Saddlery, or if you can wait until spring/summer you can usually stock up on some closeouts at different places.
I've had really good luck with Saxon as well. I bought my four this style: http://m.horse.com/item/saxon-1200d-high-neck-250g-turnout-chestnut...
The high neck covers quite a bit of the neck and helps prevent any pressure/pulling on the wither. The only downside is the sides of Saxon are cut fairly short. Mine cover just below the bottoms of their bellies. When I cross the belly straps it pulls the sides pretty snug around their bellies. They stay in place really well though and mine love to lay down to nap throughout the day so they get up and down quite a bit. I usually adjust the rear an inch or two when I feed but no major shifting at all. |
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Location: South Georgia | sstack.com are my favorite blankets. |
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| horsegirl - 2015-01-06 11:00 AM sstack.com are my favorite blankets.
Same here, I have used them for years and usually around $100. |
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Location: Wisconsin | k.maddocks24 - 2015-01-06 8:43 AM Check out Valley Vet and State Line Tack...they both usually have some good sales! If you can get by til spring, winter blankets usually go on clearance marked down quite a bit. Weatherbeeta is definitely the way to go...everything else I've had has been shredded!
I got a midweight combo Weatherbeeta turnout for $80 with free shipping. Get on the email list for some of the companies, think it was valley vet that sent me an email for 20% off. |
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Location: KS | The best one I have ever had was a Defender. I haven't been able to find them, but they didn't have fiberfil in them. three buckle with snap closures on the front. They were only like $50 and I have had this one for 5 years and only one small tear at the seam for back leg strap.
I also like Tough One blankets and they are very reasonable.
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? |
Go with the higher denier...they will be more water repellent and tougher to tear. It's worth a little extra cost when the blanket lasts much longer. I have bought from SS tack in the past...and this year I got a great 1200 Denier midweight turnout blanket for a really great price from www.horseloverz.com
It's even orange with Camo trim! Great for a smallish horse living in the national forest dueing deer hunting season 
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Location: In The Land of Cotton | Schneiders is having a sale now on all blankets. I have them and the Weatherbeeta's, which I usually get on sale at Jeffers. Cheap. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | 3canstorun - 2015-01-06 11:37 AM Schneiders is having a sale now on all blankets. I have them and the Weatherbeeta's, which I usually get on sale at Jeffers. Cheap.
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Location: Louisiana | I live in Louisiana as well - just order a couple of the sstack blankets - really like the fit and the quality - ordered the med weight turnout. They are on sale for 114.99 with no shipping.
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Location: Midwest | I have heard Big Dee's has good prices! |
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Location: South Dakota | Both my horses wear the Weatherbeeta Orican blankets. They have really held up and my horses are turned out in a big pen. This is like what I have: http://www.equinenow.com/store-item-69364
I got mine at Tractor Supply Company though. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) |
http://www.sstack.com/specials_turnout-blanket-sheets_turnout-blank...
Any input on this one?? This is from Schneider's. I know it's polka dot's lol.
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Ok. I found what I want. Actually, Luann found what I want. Thanks everyone for the help! I'm going with this one......unless any of you have a reason that I shouldn't lol :)
http://www.sstack.com/Horse-Blankets-And-Sheets_Stable-Blankets_Extra-Heavyweight-Heavyweight/Adjusta-Fit-Dura-Nylon-ZENITH-Legstrap-Blanket--Heavyweight-/?green=DF98F97D-8644-5FA1-BD8D-A1991D5DE2F1
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Is it waterproof? |
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| Nice price ... I personally don't like the stable blankets b/c of the lack of gussets for movement in the shoulders. So, I choose the turnout blankets and prevent that problem. However, if they're just hanging out in a stall with it on, that one should do the trick.
ETA- I've had rub marks and missing hair from the stable blankets before :)
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Location: up to my waist in you know what | If your horses will be going outside or anywhere where it might possibly get snagged on anything I would go with a higher denier #. The higher the # the better off you will be. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | hmmmm, thanks lol. I just thought it was pretty. Next.... |
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Location: Kentucky | I would stick to these: http://www.sstack.com/horse-blankets-and-sheets_waterproof-turnout-blankets_fitted-v-free/ |
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Location: up to my waist in you know what | I like these.....I personally like the euro fit better on my horses. http://www.sstack.com/horse-blankets-and-sheets_waterproof-turnout-...
Also keep in mind if you decide to go with a closed front blanket to make sure your horses will tolerate it always going over their head....I never undo the fronts of my blankets for any of our horses, mostly because I'm lazy, but there are some that just won't tolerate it.
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Location: In The Land of Cotton | I actually had to call Schneiders and talk to the rep. I told her the body style of the horse. Then told her I wanted the cheapest medium weight/waterproofed one. She was extremely helpful and found me one. I had certain criteria. I wanted no front hooks - head slip over type, and a belly band.
Try that. |
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| I got talked into my first Schneiders blanket this winter and I am not disappointed.
1680d and I got medium fill. I really wish they had their liners in stock because I'd love to have one right now for this frigid stuff. I plan to get one as soon as they are back in stock and then he will have a sheet and the medum weight blanket and the liner to mix with them, pretty good set up I think.
Eta - his sheet is a weatherbeeta from tsc that I had to buy in a pinch 2 years ago, it's held up pretty well |
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| I bought a few of these lastt year and they are still going strong this year! http://statelinetack.com/item/defender-1680d-high-neck-turnout-shee... of my horses fell through the ice on our pond yesterday and this blanket kept him relatively dry! The only complaint I have is one of my horses breaks the snaps on the front, but I just took the snaps off and looped it through to avoid that problem. Out of 4, I only had the problem with one horse, so I think he was just hard on them. But no rips or tears in anything. .. and cheap! |
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Location: USA | http://www.sstack.com/horse-blankets-and-sheets_waterproof-turnout-blankets_fitted-v-free/stormshield-new-brition-original-turnouts/ This is the one I just got. Love it. I ordered midweight and I am in Minnesota and the mare who wears it is out 24/7 with 10 other mares. It is fits wonderful and is keeping her plenty warm in sub-zero temps |
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Location: USA | http://www.sstack.com/horse-blankets-and-sheets_waterproof-turnout-blankets_vtek-v-free/stormshield-vtek-evergreen-turnouts/ This was actually my favorite blanket, I ordered for my 4 year old who's mane was getting rubbed. This one is not available except in very limited sizes till July, though. This is an outstanding blanket!
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| cuckleburr - 2015-01-06 9:51 AM
~BINGO~ - 2015-01-06 10:39 AM I would definitely check out Ebay. I was looking for an extra blanket before winter. Thank God I bought one because hubby bought me a horse that has been in Phx, AZ weather, blanketed and under lights his entire life. Needless to say, he's pretty much hairless. Coming up to 0-20* temps was scary.
I actually ordered from TackMarket. I'm not sure how well known they are, but I got a 1200D 400 fill, rip stop, waterproof heavy weight turnout blanket for $65. It has held up wonderful thus far. Plus, they come in vibrant, eye popping patterns.
http://stores.ebay.com/Tackmarket
Just a thought! Good luck in your search. I know what you mean on the prices. They can hurt when you need more than one.
^^^^^ THIS!^^^^ I have had really good luck with mine.
I second the Ebay/TACKRUS blankets. I took a chance on one of the heavyweight 1200D blankets and have been very happy with it. It was $83 or $86 with free shipping. (note, that horse is turned out in a pen with quite a bit of thornapple and it is still in perfect shape!).
I will probably be buying more unless I come across a killer deal on something. |
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Only 420D....would never last at my house.
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| I like Tough-1 blankets, they are around $50-200 They are good quality but I have had a strap rip off, but It was my fault! I have never used Weatherbeeta but have heard all good things about them. There are some great deals on Tough-1's on Stateline Tack right now! http://www.statelinetack.com/item/tough-1-1200d-snuggit-turnout-200... almost 50% off some! Good Luck |
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Location: Where I am happiest | IowaCanChaser - 2015-01-06 7:02 PM
I like Tough-1 blankets, they are around $50-200 They are good quality but I have had a strap rip off, but It was my fault! I have never used Weatherbeeta but have heard all good things about them. There are some great deals on Tough-1's on Stateline Tack right now! http://www.statelinetack.com/item/tough-1-1200d-snuggit-turnout-200... almost 50% off some! Good Luck
All my horses are wearing tough 1 blankets. I really like them and they have held up really well! I was stuck on weatherbeeta's forever and I tell ya, these tough 1 are just as good! Some of mine are 4 years old and have never even gotten so much as a snag and they fit awesome!!! |
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Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | This blanket is by far the best, I live in the frozen tundra and have gone through TONS of brands. All 6 of my horses are wearing this and I sold almost all my old blankets.
http://www.sntack.com/catalog/i422.html
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| ThreeCorners - 2015-01-06 7:43 PM
IowaCanChaser - 2015-01-06 7:02 PM
I like Tough-1 blankets, they are around $50-200 They are good quality but I have had a strap rip off, but It was my fault! I have never used Weatherbeeta but have heard all good things about them. There are some great deals on Tough-1's on Stateline Tack right now! http://www.statelinetack.com/item/tough-1-1200d-snuggit-turnout-200... almost 50% off some! Good Luck
All my horses are wearing tough 1 blankets. I really like them and they have held up really well! I was stuck on weatherbeeta's forever and I tell ya, these tough 1 are just as good! Some of mine are 4 years old and have never even gotten so much as a snag and they fit awesome!!!
I may look into a Tough 1 blanket after reading this! The price is definitely right. How does the waterproofing hold up? I have a SStack blanket on its 3rd winter and its still 100% waterproof. I love it but it was lots of $$'s and I need a cheap waterproof blanket for a pony of mine..... |
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| hmmmm BLANKET SALE!! Lots of styles and brands to choose from ....
http://www.jefferspet.com/categories/horse/supplies/blankets-sheets...
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | I do really like this one and it's a bit cheaper.
http://www.jefferspet.com/products/weatherbeeta-genero-1200-d-standard-neck-medium-navy
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? |
1200D is good and the amount/weight of fill looks good too. That's a very good price. |
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Location: Where I am happiest | Used2B - 2015-01-07 8:37 AM ThreeCorners - 2015-01-06 7:43 PM IowaCanChaser - 2015-01-06 7:02 PM I like Tough-1 blankets, they are around $50-200 They are good quality but I have had a strap rip off, but It was my fault! I have never used Weatherbeeta but have heard all good things about them. There are some great deals on Tough-1's on Stateline Tack right now! http://www.statelinetack.com/item/tough-1-1200d-snuggit-turnout-200... almost 50% off some! Good Luck All my horses are wearing tough 1 blankets. I really like them and they have held up really well! I was stuck on weatherbeeta's forever and I tell ya, these tough 1 are just as good! Some of mine are 4 years old and have never even gotten so much as a snag and they fit awesome!!! I may look into a Tough 1 blanket after reading this! The price is definitely right. How does the waterproofing hold up? I have a SStack blanket on its 3rd winter and its still 100% waterproof. I love it but it was lots of $$'s and I need a cheap waterproof blanket for a pony of mine.....
2 of mine are 4 years old and still as waterproof as they were the first day and they are worn daily during the winter. We get quite a bit of snow and wind here when the storms blow in and last week it was below zero w/ highs in the low teens, 60mph winds and blowing snow. My horses were toasty and dry in their tough-1's. For here we get the waterproof heavy weight w/ 300 grams of fill. |
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| This is a lil off topic but I've always hated slinkys until we got a horse in the barn with the full body one from sstack. It is wonderful, easy to deal with and very durable. I like it adds an extra layer BUT still wicks moisture away from the body. We will be purchasing one of these for each of our personal horses next winter. |
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| ThreeCorners - 2015-01-07 11:13 AM
Used2B - 2015-01-07 8:37 AM ThreeCorners - 2015-01-06 7:43 PM IowaCanChaser - 2015-01-06 7:02 PM I like Tough-1 blankets, they are around $50-200 They are good quality but I have had a strap rip off, but It was my fault! I have never used Weatherbeeta but have heard all good things about them. There are some great deals on Tough-1's on Stateline Tack right now! http://www.statelinetack.com/item/tough-1-1200d-snuggit-turnout-200... almost 50% off some! Good Luck All my horses are wearing tough 1 blankets. I really like them and they have held up really well! I was stuck on weatherbeeta's forever and I tell ya, these tough 1 are just as good! Some of mine are 4 years old and have never even gotten so much as a snag and they fit awesome!!! I may look into a Tough 1 blanket after reading this! The price is definitely right. How does the waterproofing hold up? I have a SStack blanket on its 3rd winter and its still 100% waterproof. I love it but it was lots of $$'s and I need a cheap waterproof blanket for a pony of mine.....
Wow, that's impressive. Thank you! This will help me make a decision! |
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Location: hot, humid and dry...Gulf coast East of Houston.. | I have used Wetherbeetas, Tough 1's and also a few of the Open Range ones from Smith Brothers. As far as quality for price, the Tough 1 and the Open range one are just as good as the more expensive Weatherbeetas. I have had all of mine for several years, and just this year had to re waterproof them. Mine are all out in the pasture, and sometimes we get some monsoons when it rains. I have been pretty happy with them all, but I actually like the fit of the Weatherbeetas the least. They do hold up good, and stay in position, but I dont like the way the fit at the top of the neck.. It seems like they could get pretty uncomfortable if they are wearing them for a long period of time. Also, they have the buckles that attach in the front.. They are a PITA to buckle and unbuckle when your fingers are freezing. I like the snap closure of the Open range and Tough 1.. |
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Location: In my own world | I have tried a zillion blankets trying to find "the one". So far my fave is the Horsewear Mio. You can get them from state line tack for $85. They are only a 600d. But I've had mine 2 yrs and my horses go outside. The thing I like is they don't have leg straps!! They have a butt strap that you don't have to buckle or unbuckle. The blanket does stay in place. It has never slipped on my mate and she lays down a lot. Dislike the T straps on the front. I like the ones with snaps. However my Weatherbetta that I tried that has the snaps. Well the snap broke after 2 months use. They are replaceable but still a pain. T strap buckles are harder but never fail!! |
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Location: Ft Worth TX | Horseware Ireland- I have an original- its 13 years old- not a rip or strap missing |
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Location: Oklahoma & Texas | Schneiders or tough 1....i like both...usually get my youngsters the tough 1s as theyre cheaper but tough n cozy and then Schneiders when they r grown but both hold up and are great...I've had Rambo, weatherbeeta etc but compared to schneiders they aren't worth the extra $$ |
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| This is the one I just got and LOVE it! I love the high necks because they don't rub out the manes and it's a pretty high denier.
http://www.sstack.com/horse-blankets-and-sheets_waterproof-turnout-... |
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Location: Midwest | Weatherbeetas or ss storm shield. Basically anything from sstack.com I love their stable blankets too because they have high fill and price isn't bad then I normally double up and throw a high denier turnout sheet when they go outside. Done that for years and I have blankets for years! I'm one to talk I go to the thrift store looking for deals for myself but will buy whatever it takes for my horses lol |
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Location: Oklahoma | https://kensingtonproducts.com/product-category/blanketsheets/blankets-roustabout-aa-pc/
My favorite blankets.. They fit great and mine is old and it has held up they also live in a barbwire cow pasture... So they r pretty tought blankets.. I figure rather spend a little more cuz they last longer and you not spending less but lesssen the quality and have to keep replacing them.. I have heard great things about the Tough 1 blankets as well. horseware ireland is high quality too! |
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Location: Montana | Weatherbeeta Original Detach-a-Neck 1680 Heavy Weight Turnout is on sale until the 15th for $158.39 (free shipping) at adamshorsesupplies.com
We have used these and really like them!
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| I've had great luck with tough-1's. I have been using a stable blanket 600 Denier for about 6 years OUTSIDE in rain and snow, and they finally gave out this year. Got a new tough-1 but a nice 1200 Denier 300g fill coming in the mail today! Super excited. Of course I ordered ONE before my other horse ripped his so now I need two :) Their snuggit neck style ones that are new are very nice. There's a seller on eBay named greenrivertack and she was great and good prices. |
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Best horse blanket for the cost.....