horse blanket
Blankets are used to keep horses warm. A horse blanket made of heavy material will serve this purpose in the winter time. A horse blanket is also used in the summertime to ward off flies and insects from the horse. These are made of lightweight materials and are sometimes called ’sheets’. They are usually made of nylon or other synthetic fiber that will still allow the animal to remain cool.
Blankets are sometimes used to keep the horse’s hair short. When they are blanketed starting in early autumn they will not grow a winter coat. Horse blankets provide many benefits to the horse. They are made of different weights to give the best protection for different weather conditions. Some leave the neckline uncovered; others completely cover the whole body including the head and neck.