Light, Medium and Heavy Blankets for Horses

Fall and winter usually mean the beginning of blanketing season. It’s up to you on whether or not you want to blanket your horse. They technically don’t need blankets. The fur on their backs will naturally thicken as the temperatures drop. It then stands straight up to provide a protective barrier of warmth for the horse. If you blanket your horse, this can cause the hair to stay down and prevent it from thickening on its own. If you choose to blanket you will need to be consistent with it since your horse’s coat will not provide the protection he needs for the winter months. If you do blanket, you can choose from a light, medium or heavy weight. A general rule of thumb to determine which blanket to use is to look at the layers you are wearing (just remember the horse’s coat counts as a layer already). Your veterinarian Marietta, GA can also help.