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Dog Blankets – blue – XL $30.5 This Dog Blanket is Machine Washable and Dryable. Styled after horse blankets, these dog blankets have several unique features including Water and wind Resistance, Two Quick Release Buckles, and Two Adjustable Straps. The blanket should be washed in cool water only. To decide what size is best for you dog, measure your dog from the neck to the base of the tail. Styled After Horse Blankets. This size is Extra Large and it fits 25-29 Inches.Color: blueSize:  XL

Hug Blankets Abrazo Turnout Sheet $80 The patented HUG CLOSURE system provides benefits that traditional blankets cannot. Horse owners may adjust the neck opening size. The HUG unique chest flap design eliminates shoulder rubs. Nothing fits like a HUG!. The wrap-around front panels on HUG Closure Blankets are attached by custom-adjusted elastic straps to fit any horse. The panels act like a wrap-around shirt…there is nothing to bind or inhibit the extension of the horse’s shoulder or restrict movement. In addition, the elastic neck straps allow the horse to expand the neckline when he gets up or down or while grazing. The Abrazo Hug Sheet is Waterproof Breathable, Features 600 Denier outer, Nylon lining, no fill, a Tail Flap, Bias Surcingles, and Removable Elastic leg straps (for easier blanket washing). It comes in 2 traditional colors (Navy/Grey and Hunter/Purple) and 1 fun color (Teal/Orange)!

Hug Blankets Abrazo Turnout Blanket $99.2 The patented HUG CLOSURE system provides benefits that traditional blankets cannot. Horse owners may adjust the neck opening size. The HUG unique chest flap design eliminates shoulder rubs. Nothing fits like a HUG!. The wrap-around front panels on HUG Closure Blankets are attached by custom-adjusted elastic straps to fit any horse. The panels act like a wrap-around shirt…there is nothing to bind or inhibit the extension of the horse’s shoulder or restrict movement. In addition, the elastic neck straps allow the horse to expand the neckline when he gets up or down or while grazing. The Abrazo Hug Blanket is Waterproof Breathable, Features 600 Denier outer, Nylon lining, 200 gram fill, a Tail Flap, Bias Surcingles, and Removable Elastic leg straps (for easier blanket washing). It comes in 2 traditional colors (Navy/Grey and Hunter/Purple) and 1 fun color (Teal/Orange)!

Tough-1 Freedom Muzzle – Horse $19 Designed so the horse can eat or drink normally but cannot tear blankets, bite people, crib or chew wood. Made of heavy 1/4 steel bars.Size:  Horse

Horse Blanket Bar – 41 Inch $11.2 A neat way to store your horse’s blankets. Mount this chrome collapsible bar to the tack room wall and hang blankets.Size:  41 Inch

Abetta Protective Bib – Assorted – Horse $20.9 Blanket Bib Prevents Biting At Sores, Wraps And Blankets.Color: AssortedSize:  Horse

Abetta Nylon Grazing Muzzle – Black – Horse $28.6 Made of a heavy 1 nylon webbing with hook & loop attachment at crown, wide nylon muzzle prevents chewing on blankets and bandages.Color: BlackSize:  Horse

Tough-1 Freedom Muzzle with Nylon Headstall – Horse $23 Designed so the horse can eat or drink normally but cannot tear blankets, bite people, crib or chew wood. Made of heavy 1/4 steel bars with nylon headstall. Headstall and muzzle colors may vary, sorry no color choice.Size:  Horse

Sedona 3-Panel Leather Saddle Blankets $13.95 Acrylic Saddle Blankets with hand tooled wear leathers .

Natures Blend Botanical Horse Blanket Wash – 8oz $4.2 Environmentally friendly, 100% biodegradable formula. Specially formulated to help clean horse blankets made of nylon, canvas, cotton, polyester, poly-cotton, acrylic or denim. Safe for all color-fast washables, leather, elastic and waterproofing.Size:  8oz

TuffRider Horse Turnout Blanket 1200D $99 TuffRider Turnout Blankets have a waterproof breathable outer fabric with 280 GSM polyfill. No center seam and breathable polyester lining makes for increased comfort for the horse. A deep fit, two-buckle front, removable tail flap and low cross surcingleSquare Rip stop (#262) (100% Polyester)

Weaver Canvas Horse Blanket $79 Canvas BlanketsConstructed from 14 oz. treated duck canvas with 250 grams insulation for water resistance and protection from the elementsBuckle front closure for easy on and offBelly strap and two leg straps help keep blanket in placeNylon lining in shoulder area helps protect from rubbingRubber grommets on surcingles provide more secure closure

Rambo Dog Blankets $27 Horseware Rambo Dog Blankets with waterproof and breathable coating to repel liquid and dirt. 100g of Thermobonded fiberfill keep your best friend warm and dry. Countoured tail and belly straps, velcro fastenings for easy adjustment, reflective piping and back strip for added safety. Coordinates with Rambo Original Turnout for horses.

Weaver Basic Canvas Horse Blanket $71 Basic Canvas BlanketsConstructed from 18 oz. duck canvas with a kersey liner for weather- resistance and protection from the elementsBuckle front closure for easy on and offBelly strap and two leg straps help keep blanket in place

Thermo Master Quarter Horse Style Show Blanket $100 THERMO MASTER Platinum Supreme Horse Blanket Quarter Horse Fit Tough, Platinum silver color diamond weave fabric. Waterproof, breathable and windproof. Comfort range of 0 to 30F. 400 grams of Thermo Fill insulation. Patented four-panel conformation construction. Black binding with reflective stitching. Inside lining dirt-free breathable nylon. Patented Exceler front closure system combines all the features of open and closed front blankets. Both interlocking hook and loop fasteners and adjustable straps with snap ends make the Exceler closure system unique. Removable tail flap. Wide and adjustable leg straps. Short single body surcingle. Dees for optional neck blanket.

Rambo Newmarket Dog Blankets $27 If you want the warmests, coziest, cuddliest blanket for your dog, the Rambo by Horseware Newmarket Dog Blanket is it! Features: High tech double bonded fleece, Anti-pill feature, Excellent thermal and wicking properties, Contoured tail and belly strap, and Velcro fastening for easy adjustment.

Horse Putty $4 Horse Putty. Assorted colors with horse inside.

Rambo Blanket Wash $10.95 Special cleaning concentrate for all synthetic, polycotton, polyester, canvas, acrylic and insulated horse blankets.

Horse Banner $8.95 Canvas A Horse Is A Horse Banner. 7 1/2 x 22 1/2.

Hug Blankets Abrazo Neck Cover $41.7 Waterproof Breathable Abrazo 600 Denier Neck Cover with no fill. It is easily attached to any Abrazo Hug Blanket or Hug Sheet. It can also be used with any blanket with nylon loop or d-ring attachments. It comes in 2 traditional colors (Navy/Grey and Hunter/Purple) and 1 fun color (Teal/Orange)!

Tough-1 Leg Strap for Blankets – Black $5.5 From the original Tough-1. Adjustable 1 webbing with snap on end. Sold each.Color: Black

Gift Corral Horse Chime $21.95 Horse Chime

Gift Corral Horse Toobs $11.95 Horse Toobs

Gift Corral Nightlight Horse $12.95 Nightlight Horse

Gift Corral Walk-A-Horse $6.95 Walk-A-Horse

Horse Blk Ornament $8 Horse Blk Ornament

Horse Sponge $2.1 Adorable Horse Sponge. This is a great addition to your tack box or a cute gift for a horse loving friend!

Horse Xing Horse Caution Sign – Yellow $4.8 Horse Xing Horse Caution SignColor: Yellow

Horse Stickers $3 Horse stickers. 6 assorted sheets per card.

Himalayan Horse Scrubba Glove $2.7 Scrub Your Horse With One Side Or Massage Your Horse With The Other!

Soft Plush Horse Backpack $27 Soft Plush Horse Backpack.

Running Horse Tote $8.95 Canvas running horse tote

Gift Corral Horse Memo Pad $1.95 Horse Memo Pad

Gift Corral Horse Canister Set $28.95 Horse Canister Set

Gift Corral Horse Finger Puppets $68.95 Horse Finger Puppets

Gift Corral Plush Prancer Horse $13.95 Plush Prancer Horse

Gift Corral Plush Winnying Horse $6.95 Plush Winnying Horse

Gift Corral Welcome Sign/Horse $17.95 Welcome Sign/Horse

Gift Corral Plush Roundy Horse $20.95 Plush Roundy Horse

Gift Corral Plush Tubbie Horse $11.95 Plush Tubbie Horse

Gift Corral Horse 7 Black $5.95 Horse 7 Black

Gift Corral Horse 7 Buckskin $5.95 Horse 7 Buckskin

Gift Corral Horse 7 Pinto $5.95 Horse 7 Pinto

Gift Corral Horse Bathroom Set $22.95 Horse Bathroom Set

Gift Corral Sign Horse CroSSing $8.95 Sign Horse Crossing

Gift Corral Signs Horse 6Pk $28.95 Signs Horse 6Pk

Gift Corral Pen Holder Horse $5.95 Pen Holder Horse

Gift Corral Horse TiSSue Box $13.95 Horse Tissue Box

Gift Corral Horse Head Tote $11.95 Horse Head Tote

Gift Corral Mug Horse Stroll $5.95 Mug Horse Stroll

Gift Corral Thermometer Horse Training $11.95 Thermometer Horse Training

Gift Corral Plush Horse 10 $8.95 Plush Horse 10

Gift Corral Plush Horse 12 $10.95 Plush Horse 12

Gift Corral Plush Horse 5 $4.95 Plush Horse 5

Gift Corral Plush Horse Brownie $5.95 Plush Horse Brownie

Gift Corral Plush Horse Joey $5.95 Plush Horse Joey

Gift Corral Horse Signs 3Pk $7.95 Horse Signs 3Pk

Gift Corral Figurine Paint Horse $19.95 Figurine Paint Horse

Abetta Aluminum Horse Measure Stand – Horse $51.1 Aluminum horse measuring stand marked in metric 100-180cm and inches 39 to 71.Size:  Horse

Road Trip 101

Greetings from sunny Wisconsin.

Actually, now that I peer out from behind my hotel room curtains, it’s not that sunny at all. In fact, I can see the man of the manor running to move the car.

Ouch! Watch that hail stone, dear.

We arrived here relatively in one piece. I ceded to the constant barrage of suggested reasoning from my husband that we leave a little ‘earlier’ so as to miss peak hour traffic.

Believe me, I am the first person to take the road less troubled, but 3am???
My brain and other vital senses do not kick into gear until at least 8am, and not without the assistance of a turbo-caffeine IV in one arm.

So, equipped with a map large enough to cover my living room floor, and an uneasy sense of foreboding, we took to the road. I remember that our conversation probably mirrored that of any other happily married couple in a car, in the dark, and slightly sleep-deprived:

“Look, honey, we’re saying bye-bye to Chicago for now. Look at the lights, aren’t they pretty? Say bye-bye to Chicago. ”

“Hmmmmph”

“Have a look at the map would you, darling? I am driving here and..oh, quick look! There’s a squirrel!”

“HHHMmmmph!”

“What exit are we taking? Are you following the map there? You probably can’t read it whilst you are using it for a blanket you know.”

“IF WE DON’T STOP FOR COFFEE SOON, I AM GOING TO PUT MY HAND DOWN YOUR THROAT AND PLAY CAT’S CRADLE WITH YOUR UVULA!”

See? Happily married couples assisting one another on the open road.

It was as we were finally leaving Chicago’s city-limits that we heard the one sound that those in a car on a long trip don’t want to hear:

phut, phut, phut, pshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

That, coupled with the angry, red flashing “E” on the gas meter, gave me a clue to the fact that we were, what is commonly known as, screwed.

I won’t go into details about the conversation that ensued shortly after this revelation, but I will tell you that we have a bucket of confetti in the trunk which used to resemble a road map.
Luckily for us, even at that ungodly hour of the morning, a kindly passerby pulled his truck over for assistance.

The gentleman was obviously not a sharp city slicker from Chicago, with his dirty green overalls and mud-encrusted boots, but that didn’t bother me too much. I have never been one to look a gift-horse in the mouth.

Even when he opened his mouth to speak, and both my husband and I nearly withered on the ground from the overpowering stench of beer and pork rinds, we reserved our judgement.
He stuck out one hairy, calloused paw and smiled, his pearly tooth glittering in the moonlight.

“Ugh..look’s like yer havin a bit of trouble eh? Eh? Eh? ”

We conceded that yes, our situation was a bit dire as it stood.

“M’ name’s Gale, and I’m from Galesburg. Hyuk hyuk. Gale from Galesburg. Get it? Get it? Hyuk Hyuk!”

Again, we nodded gravely, and advised him that we had acknowleged the humorous nature of this canny link to his hometown and first name.

He looked our vehicle up and down, and furrowed his brow in concentration as he sought to comprehend the essence of our dilemma.

“Car don’t run without gas now, do it?”

It was at this point, that both my husband and I realized “Gale” was an exceedingly sharp and perceptive individual.

Without hesitating, Gale went around to the back of his truck. Even in the dark, I could make out the shape of something black, furry and most definitely ‘moving’ in the front seat. I declined to probe any further, as I had an idea that any sort of pet a guy like “Gale from Galesburg” might have, was not one that I would like to become aquainted with in a hurry.

Everything now appeared to be going swimmingly. Gale proceeded to fill up our tank, occasionally showering us with sparkling banter and charming bon mots about his Aunt Betty, and her unfortunate case of hemorrhoids.

We were happy to just stand back, and nod when required. It was only when Gale lit up a Marlboro whilst pouring the gasoline, that my husband decided it was time to take a more active part in this conversation.
He mentioned to Gale in a rather high and strangled voice, that whilst he was no chemistry major, he had heard that the combination of a naked flame and petrol usually meant a free-for-all human BBQ.

Gale chuckled comfortably and shook his head, (dropping ash perilously close to the cylinder.)

“Naaaaw! We’re just fine. This ain’t gonna blow. Ya need oxygen for that.”

Bring out the steak sauce and coleslaw, please?

If you are wondering what this Aussie duck was doing throughout this little tete-a-tete, ask anyone who was driving on I-94 at 4am on Sunday, April 18th 2004, and they will probably recall seeing a young woman in her thirties, screaming and running back towards Chicago.

Gale finally finished filling up our tank and bid us a fond farewell. We did pay him handsomely for his trouble, and asked him to give Aunt Betty our very best.
On returning to our car, we just sat and looked at the ignition key, not certain as to whether we should turn it and risk sautéing ourselves, or just hitch hike for the rest of the way.

As it turns out, we managed to rumble into salubrious downtown Racine, Wisconsin several hours later, and once we had checked into our hotel, we made a pact with each other.
I promised that I would refrain from shredding the road maps, and threatening to perform an impromptu tonsillectomy on him, and he vowed that he would always check that the tank is full.

Now, we have some time to kick back and enjoy all the exciting things that Racine has to offer, and I can probably tell you all about those in one sentence. However, that is for another story.

I will sign off for now. We are going to take in a movie at the lovingly restored Racine Theater, (and when I say lovingly restored, they have recently put in seats.)

Currently showing, is the film “21 Dams,” (apparently the sequel to “21 Grams.”) I am not quite sure of the plot, but the trailer states that it is a traumatic story, set in Minnesota, involving a former drug addict, a born again Christian and a terminally ill man, who meet through fate and go looking for beavers.

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Kylie is a well travelled free-lance writer who has been published in several magazines in Australia and the United States including “Honestly Woman” and “Third Coast Marketing”.

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When should I begin to blanket my horse?

I live in Minnesota, and have a Morgan/Arabian mare. She is developing a thick coat, but it is supposed to begin snowing this weekend. At night, the temperature usually gets down to the 20′s, there hasn’t been much wind so I haven’t been putting a blanket on her because I want her to get the best coat possible, so that will help even more when I begin blanketing her. I put her in her stall at night, for security reasons and to keep the wind off of her…. and she also has access to her stall during the day. I would like to know, should I begin blanketing her now, or should I wait? And if so, how long? Any blanketing temps to go by would be great!
Also: We don’t show at all during the winter months

The answer is you do or you don’t.

If you start now then you will have to blanket till spring, that could be May, lol.
My suggestion is make sure she can get out of any wind. Only blanket her at night IF the day and night temps change by 25 degrees. Yes, an empty, barn can change that much.

In short if the horse is healthy, can get out of the rain, wet snow then she will be fine.

One other thing, don’t worry about a little ice on the back.
and blanket if she is shivering.