Posted 2015-10-19 12:06 PM Subject: Sleazy or blanket hoods?
Winter is approaching and I have never bought a sleazy(Lycra) or a hood for my horses, but I will this year considering I bought a horse that is a little bit higher maintenance lol... Theyvhave good turnout blankets but not sure what else to get! Help,
Posted 2015-10-19 12:38 PM Subject: RE: Sleazy or blanket hoods?
Also they have an open barn, but are usually outside... I dont know if it snowed and it got on the Lycra if it would make it worse considering it is wet?
Posted 2015-10-19 12:38 PM Subject: RE: Sleazy or blanket hoods?
Reaching for the stars....
Posts: 12708
If you must, hood. Slinky's hold their hair down tight, which eliminates the innate ability to raise the hair and create natural insulation that horses use to stay warm. Blankets and hoods do too, for the most part, but not as completely as a slinky. At lease a good blanket adds back insualtion and acts as a wind breaker.
Posted 2015-10-20 9:43 AM Subject: RE: Sleazy or blanket hoods?
Red Bull Agressive
Posts: 5981 Location: North Dakota
The sleazy is going to cause more problems than it will help. Not so much in dry weather but in rain/snow or if your horse rolls in a puddle. Just get a turnout with a neck.
Posted 2015-10-20 9:45 AM Subject: RE: Sleazy or blanket hoods?
It's not my fault I'm perfect
Posts: 13739 Location: Where the long tails flow, ND
Get a good turnout with a detachable hood, that is what my horses live in here in ND. Although if you want manes, you will have to take them off regularly so they don't mat.
Posted 2015-10-20 10:05 AM Subject: RE: Sleazy or blanket hoods?
Undercover Amish Mafia Member
Posts: 9992 Location: Kansas
my gelding has a slezy hood on...but that is because he rubs the heck out of his mane on the hay bale feeder. His winter blanket has a hood, so I'll end up removing the sleazy and putting the hood on when it gets a bit chiller.
Sleazy or blanket hoods?
