tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post6646515528396109167..comments2024-03-26T06:03:04.014-06:00Comments on The Well Groomed Horse: Blankets 101Cut-N-Jumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10355349642284506192noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-54771344365295728392013-09-27T19:33:48.297-06:002013-09-27T19:33:48.297-06:00Dry Guy Waterproofing is perfect for waterproofing...Dry Guy Waterproofing is perfect for waterproofing horse blankets.<br /><br /> <br />http://www.dryguywaterproofing.com<br /><br />The Leader in manufacturing earth friendly waterproof products for you and your family; Waterproofing for tents, camping gear, outdoor gear, fabrics, boat covers, awnings and many other applications.<br /><br />Superior fabric waterproofing specifically formulated for backpacks, duffel bags, hiking gear, and footwear that has to withstand the abuse of hiking and camping in harsh weather conditions.<br /><br />Dry Guy lets your boots breathe while protecting against moisture, mould and stains!Dry Guy Waterproofinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18312496970971886886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-28825015977145038122009-12-28T14:01:54.804-07:002009-12-28T14:01:54.804-07:00HP, waving wildly, how ya been?HP, waving wildly, how ya been?kestrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03253025366100154732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-42474890986817362902009-12-28T14:01:21.110-07:002009-12-28T14:01:21.110-07:003day, that's so exciting!!!! Let me know what...3day, that's so exciting!!!! Let me know what you find about shipping, I know so very little about rates, etc.kestrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03253025366100154732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-60896141095083108752009-12-26T22:53:07.402-07:002009-12-26T22:53:07.402-07:00Oh...14th don't ya know.
The two in town lo...Oh...14th don't ya know. <br /><br />The two in town look pretty happy too.horspoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12838010404746375255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-60570173517759922312009-12-26T22:52:39.672-07:002009-12-26T22:52:39.672-07:00If the dirty horse is the happy horse...I've g...If the dirty horse is the happy horse...I've got a field full of ecstatic. lol<br /><br />Merry Christmas.horspoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12838010404746375255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-37404767511170408792009-12-24T14:34:19.927-07:002009-12-24T14:34:19.927-07:00NCC- I hadn't even thought about that. I swear...NCC- I hadn't even thought about that. I swear my brain works sometimes. Other times I'm not so sure. Not only blanket cleaning but also maybe cleaning sheets, pads, polo's and just about everything else the horses think need a layer of dirt and funk to be properly broken in or christened. Some just can't wear them without slobber, snot or smears of unknown things on them. <br /><br />I have conceded (sp?) to ours being covered in mud after rolling. The dirt is insulating... Sometimes a dirty horse is the happiest horse.Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603347619547454296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-4773881594374616962009-12-24T08:24:19.033-07:002009-12-24T08:24:19.033-07:00NCCatnip: Believe it or NOT alot of Professional D...NCCatnip: Believe it or NOT alot of Professional Dry Cleaners can and will clean them! <br /><br />---------------------------<br />For all those waiting for fudge..My in-laws motored thru most of it. I'll make more once they leave. Hang on..you'll get in mid-Jan<br /><br />Have a great Christmas everyone! Kestrel..getting quotes on shipping..just sent T & M an email..so excitedCrazy3dayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020104628946056653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-38034838639438606962009-12-24T03:38:55.289-07:002009-12-24T03:38:55.289-07:00Great post, CnJ. Can we get another about care and...Great post, CnJ. Can we get another about care and repair of blankets? <br />I mean, how the heck do you wash them and properly pack them for storage?nccatniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15493239156885255783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-76978599973326346742009-12-23T11:41:01.952-07:002009-12-23T11:41:01.952-07:00My favorite blanket is one that I sewed from an ol...My favorite blanket is one that I sewed from an old moving and storage packing blanket. Moving companies use them to pad expensive furniture...heavy canvas, quilted, light enough to not mat the horse's hair down, and I just add a thin sheet over the top for wet weather. I also sew velcro breakaway points on the straps. Saw a horse that had bowed a tendon fighting a blanket strap. We use breakaway halters don't we?<br /> I rarely blanket unless a horse is showing signs of distress though. I see horses that get colder standing in a barn because they can't move. Muscles generate enormous amounts of heat, and as long as there is a windbreak even my old guys prefer to be out. More hay...kestrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03253025366100154732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-23095329713149603942009-12-22T21:57:53.396-07:002009-12-22T21:57:53.396-07:00GL- I like how they use wax but then call it '...GL- I like how they use wax but then call it 'oilskin'.Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603347619547454296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-62502417821119751962009-12-22T15:35:45.679-07:002009-12-22T15:35:45.679-07:00OH, I know, I know!!
(waves hand madly in the air)...OH, I know, I know!!<br />(waves hand madly in the air)<br /><br /><br />Wax is used for the australian outback coats.<br /><br />I Think.<br /><br />not a lot, I know.GoLightlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18283690734019490983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-47305769983870369282009-12-21T22:05:41.900-07:002009-12-21T22:05:41.900-07:00FV- my first horse acquired a blanket similar to t...FV- my first horse acquired a blanket similar to the one you describe. When I sold him it went with him. Canvas duck or something along those lines, lining and insulation of the heavy wool felt variety. Spray with the hose or cool water and it retained its waterproof qualities. It was most likely treated with something. I have no idea what though.Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603347619547454296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-64914284877372036462009-12-21T22:03:03.973-07:002009-12-21T22:03:03.973-07:00NHM- That sounds about like our weather. And we d...NHM- That sounds about like our weather. And we do the same- rain sheets to keep them dry if they are out, they will stay warm and toasty enough underneath.<br /><br />GL & Petra, It is amazing the waterproof qualities yet breathability levels of some fabrics. Generally speaking the tighter the weave of the filaments the lower the amount of breathability of the fabric, since you would have to weave it pretty tightly to get all of those threads together in the measurable area.<br /><br />Water resistant or waterproof fabrics can often be treated to prevent water permeating the material. Sometimes it is simply applied or laminated to one side of the fabric, where others it is applied as either a spray or a dip and allowed to penetrate between the threads of the fabric itself. Some fabrics- the threads or filaments are treated or coated before being woven into the fabric. These different treatments to the fabric can certainly reduce the airflow.<br /><br />I have always wondered just HOW does the fabric know how much heat or air to escape and how much to hold in? Anyone??? Bueller... Bueller...<br /><br />I think the main thing happening though, is the waterproof qualities of the outer shell not only repels the water, but also holds in the warmth. The heat from the horse goes through the liner and into the insulation. From there it is distributed underneath the shell and dissipates in areas where the blanket may not be so snugly fit to the horses body. <br /><br />If anyone knows of any links where a heat sensory camera has been used to research this, Please post it. I am curious to know just what is going on under those blankets and which materials work the best for each layer.<br /><br />I already have two of the three elements of my own blankets nailed down. Just need more information on the third.Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603347619547454296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-68410327843550806152009-12-21T19:02:40.878-07:002009-12-21T19:02:40.878-07:00Luckily, it does not snow where I live, so rain ge...Luckily, it does not snow where I live, so rain generally means warmer temps. He's out 24/7 with a run-in, so I just use a rain sheet when it's raining (no fill), and take it off when it's not going to rain (and is generally expected to be colder). <br /><br />A lot of people where I board leave the rain sheets or blankets on, but then their coats can't fluff up and keep them insulated! The coldest we ever get is around 28 degrees F, and that is rare! Mid-thirties to forties is our usual cold weather.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-79604913124145690042009-12-21T18:44:32.664-07:002009-12-21T18:44:32.664-07:00yup, i second GoLightly - does the waterproofing a...yup, i second GoLightly - does the waterproofing ability decreases breathability or not necessarily?EcoLicious Equestrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872571045236762447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-73984181535006431882009-12-21T18:38:02.867-07:002009-12-21T18:38:02.867-07:00My old Stud used to get fairly worked up in a wint...My old Stud used to get fairly worked up in a winter storm , running so bad the water would run off him.I had a great Blanket I used to cool him down /dry him off , Kind of a wooly felt liner,heavy cotton(?)shell wicked away the moisture seemed to keep the heat . Sadly it fell victim to another horses teeth and piss poor attitude , never found another like itSherry Sikstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739108723318002627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-75836990831450045352009-12-21T15:54:24.660-07:002009-12-21T15:54:24.660-07:00FIRST!
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Okay, I'll grow ...FIRST!<br /><br />hahahahahahaaaaaaa;)<br /><br />Okay, I'll grow up for now.<br /><br />Great post, CNJ!<br /><br />But if the "denier" is very high, doesn't that decrease the breathability of the blanket?<br />That's the only part that confused me, no surprises there, though.<br />To me, waterproof = not-breathable?<br />Or at least, not VerY breathable?<br /><br />I found there were always some horse that enjoyed ripping out whatever the blanket was stuffed with..GoLightlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18283690734019490983noreply@blogger.com