Guest Post by Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore, Marketing Communications Manager, Weatherbeeta USA
We’ve all been there: standing in front of racks of winter horse blankets in a sea of colors and styles wondering which winter turnout is going to meet your horse’s needs as well as yours. WeatherBeeta has taken the pain out of blanket shopping by suggesting turnouts based on your horse’s personality.
The Blanket Friendly: Are you one of the lucky ones whose winter horse blankets seem to last forever? While any WeatherBeeta blanket would be perfect for your superstar who would never dream of being naughty enough to ruin his blanket, a good option is either the 1200 denier WeatherBeeta Original or the 1200 denier WeatherBeeta Genero.
Tough outer fabrics in 1200 denier ripstop to control and limit tears- Waterproof and breathable for excellent protection against the elements
- Adjustable twin chest straps for a custom fit
- Strong 210 denier Oxford polyester lining to limit rubs and keep your horse’s coat shiny
- Low-cross surcingles with rubber stoppers for a secure fit
- Reflective badge for greater visibility at night
- Three-year warranty on waterproofness, breathability and hardware
The Blanket Houdini: Is your horse determined to escape from his winter horse blankets at any opportunity? The WeatherBeeta Freestyle offers the ultimate in freedom, comfort and protection with features that help keep him comfortable enough to not want to ditch his blankets.
- Tough outer fabrics in 1680 denier ballistic nylon or 1200 denier triple weave
- Waterproof and breathable for excellent protection against the elements
- Strong and comfortable 210 denier Oxford polyester lining prevents rubs and helps keep his coat shiny
- Forward-positioned gussets allow the horse to move without restriction
- Cupped shoulder darts to alleviate restriction and rubbing while helping to keep the blanket in place
- Exclusive wither relief pad to lift the blanket off the withers and mane to prevent rubbing
- Removable Snug Fit fleece neck cuff that protects the horse’s poll and neck against wind and rain
- Comfort Cuff padding at the neck to help prevent rubbing
- Quick Clip front closures for easy on/off and extra security
- Strong and durable low-cross surcingles with rubber stoppers to help keep them from coming undone
- Adjustable, removable elastic leg straps for a secure fit your horse will struggle to step out of
- Full wrap tail flap allows the horse full range of motion in his tail while protecting from the elements
- Reflective paneling for extra visibility
- Three-year warranty on waterproofness, breathability and hardware
The Blanket Wrecker: Do your horse and his friends see blankets as toys to play with or a challenge to destroy? The 1680 denier WeatherBeeta Freestyle also works well for this type of horse, while the WeatherBeeta Original offers traditional WeatherBeeta durability and quality.
Tough outer fabric in 1680 denier ballistic nylon- Waterproof and breathable for excellent protection against the elements
- Traditional shoulder gussets for freedom of movement
- Large tail flap for extra protection from the elements
- Adjustable twin chest straps for a custom fit
- Strong and durable low-cross surcingles with rubber stoppers to help keep them from coming undone
- Adjustable and removable elastic leg straps for comfort and a secure fit
- Reflective badge for extra visibility at night
- Three-year warranty on waterproofness, breathability and hardware
If you’re still not sure which blanket is the best for your horse, browse the entire collection of WeatherBeeta winter horse blankets and find the perfect blanket for his personality and your needs.
Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore is the Marketing Communications Manager for Weatherbeeta USA. She has been riding for more than 30 years and owns an adopted off-the-track Thoroughbred named CMA No Worries (Wowie) who she competes in both hunters and jumpers.