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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)

Amigo Flysheet $109 From the original HORSEWARE, Ireland. Amigo blankets/sheets feature most of the same design elements as the Rambo and Rhino line, but at a more affordable price. Horseware’s proven track record with Rambo and Rhino products tells you that you will be getting the best product of your money with the Amigo line. Super-soft, breathable, lightweight flysheet that is sure to keep your horse comfortable this summer. Offers head to tail protection from insects, UV rays and dirt. Constructed of a soft-knitted polyester. Removable Hood IncludedFront Leg ArchesHip darts and a tail flap

Amigo Jersey Cooler $54 From the original HORSEWARE, Ireland. Amigo blankets/sheets feature most of the same design elements as the Rambo and Rhino line, but at a more affordable price. Horseware’s proven track record with Rambo and Rhino products tells you that you will be getting the best product of your money with the Amigo line. Soft Jersey Cooler wicks moisture away from your horse while cooling him out or after a bath. Includes a belly surcingle to keep cooler in place. Brushed PolyesterEasy fix Velcro front fasteningHidden surcingle to secure blanket

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.

Rhino Competition Sheet $42 Horseware Rhino Competition Sheet fully breathable and waterproof. Cutaway around saddle with Velcro to secure at the front. Acrylic lining with reflective strips. Tail cord.

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

Rhino Wug Medium Turnout Blanket This new variation of the Rhino Wug Medium brings more color to an old favorite. Horseware’s new Rhino turnouts are based on their innovative, 3 core technology – comfort on the inside with a thermal and absorbant layer – technology in the middle with Horseware’s unique Barrier Technology making it waterproof and breathable – and toughness on the outside, featuring a 1000 denier polypropylene oute…

Rhino Wug with Leg Arches Light Weight The Rhino Wug waterproof turnout blanket has a unique neck design for horse owners that want more protection without using a neck cover. The Wug design produces a collar or scarf like effect, which reduces heat loss and helps prevent rain and snow from entering the front of the rug and creeping down the back. Horseware’s Rhino® Waterproof Turnouts have a durable outer shell and a silky smooth nyl…

Rhino Plus Medium Turnout Horse Blanket Beautiful plaid turnout blanket! 1000 Denier Polypropylene Outer Shell. Waterproof and Breathable with a full nylon lining and 200g fill. Front leg archTM. SureFitTM neck design. Patented ‘V’ front closure system. Includes a removable hood. Available in sizes 60-87″ in Black with Tan plaid….

You’ve been watching your mare slowing growing in girth for the past 11 months. The time is drawing near for a little foal nicker to be heard in your barn.  Are you ready for the big event?  Here’s a time line of things to do to get your mare (and yourself) ready for foaling.

5, 7 and 9 months gestation:  Your mare should be vaccinated against  rhinopneumatitis EVH-1 at 5, 7 and 9 months gestation.  Check with your veterinarian to see if you live in an area where a 3 month rhino vaccine might also be advised. There are two different types of rhino vaccines- one for respiratory rhino (EVH 1/4) and one specifically to protect pregnant mares (EVH-1).  Check the label to make sure the vaccine protects against EHV-1 abortion. 

During the last trimester of your mare’s gestation is when her nutritional needs increase the most.  In the last 120 days of gestation, the fetus will be gaining weight at a rate of up to a pound a day.  To meet these demands, the mare’s digestible energy and protein levels need to increase.  Mares on grass hay should be on grain formulated for pregnant mares that has 12-13% protein.  Mares on alfalfa hay can get by with a grain ration that contains 10% protein. Mares should be maintained throughout pregnancy on a vitamin and mineral supplement that is specially formulated for pregnant mares.    Free choice water and a salt block should be available at all times.

60 days before her due date:  If your mare grazes on a pasture that contains fescue, move the mare from the pasture to a dry lot or a fescue free pasture.  Fescue can contain an edophyte fungus that can cause a variety of severe problems for the pregnant mare, including a lack of normal pre-foaling signs, increased dystocias  (difficult births), thickened placentas, “red bag” foalings and a lack of udder development and milk production even after the foal is born. 

30-45 days before her due date:  Vaccinate the late gestation pregnant mare 30-45 days prior to her due date to ensure that the mare has ample time to develop antibodies in her colostrum. Pregnant mares should be vaccinated only with killed or inactivated vaccines.  Talk with your veterinarian about which vaccines are needed in your area.  These vaccines are likely to include are Eastern and Western encephalitis and Tetanus (EWT), West Nile Virus (WNV), intramuscluar strangles, rhino/flu and in some areas, Potomac Horse Fever, EVA or botulism.  Check with your veterinarian to see what he or she recommends for your area.

30 days prior to foaling:

-       Move your mare to the place where you are intending to have her foal. If you are taking her to a foaling facility, now would be the time to move her in order for her to develop adequate antibodies to her surroundings.  This is also the time to acclimate the mare to her foaling stall, new pasture or new location. 

-       The foaling stall or stall that the mare will be living in should be disinfected prior to moving the mare in. 

-       Open the mare’s caslicks, if she has one.  A caslicks is a surgical procedure that closes the top portion of the mare’s vulva to prevent her from sucking in air or debris that can contaminate the mare’s uterus.  Racehorses commonly come off the track with a caslicks, and it’s not uncommon for older mares or mares with a tilted vulva to have a caslicks. 

-       Start making daily observations of the mare’s vulva, udder and upper tail head muscles (looking for signs of muscle laxity, or a “dropped” look around the tail head).  Observe her behavior and appetite.  A journal of these findings might prove useful for in later years as mares tend to follow similar patterns foal after foal.  The following should be watched for and noted:

-      Udder development- mares will start to “bag up” as much as a month before foaling.  As the mare gets closer, her teats will fill, the teats will point to the ground and eventually become tightly engorged.

-      Softening and elongation of vulva- the vulva in the pre-foaling mare will become long and soft in preparation for foaling.  This occurs two weeks to 2 days prior to foaling. 

-      Relaxation of the muscles around the tail head- muscle and tissue laxity increases as the mare gets closer to foaling.  This causes the tail head to appear more prominent and the tail itself will lose the ability to clamp down as it is lifted up.

-      Consistency and color of mammary secretions changes- a drop of two of the mare’s “milk” can be excreted and observed for changes.  The closer the mare gets to foaling, the thicker and whiter the fluid will appear.  Milk calcium and pH levels can be tested with water hardness test strips to help determine foaling readiness. 

-      Drop in body temperature- 24 hours prior to foaling, the mare’s temperature will drop.  Check your mare’s temperature twice a day- if her temperature in the evening is equal to or lower than her temperature was that morning, foaling is getting close.

-      Behavior- loss of appetite, restlessness, frequent defecation and urination, rubbing her tail, frequent lifting her tail, pawing, circling, sweating and agitation are all signs of impending foaling.

-      Waxing- drops of thick, yellowish to white waxy secretion with a honey like texture the ends of the mare’s teats.  Most mares wax 6-36 hours prior to foaling.

For stages of labor, read Ready, Set FOAL! Part II, The Time has Come- Foaling Time! 

Julia A. Patton, owner of Aviance Arabians in Loveland, Colorado (http://www.AvianceArabians.com) has been breeding horses for over ten years. The long time breeding manager at a 350+ head Arabian horse farm, Julie brings current, hands on knowledge in the areas of breeding horses from stallion collection to foaling and foal handling. She also spent several years at Colorado State University as a project manager working on reproductive safety trials for pharmaceutical companies. From there, she went to Florida to set up an embryo transfer and frozen semen station for a veterinary practice in Ocala. Now the resident horse expert at http://www.horsesportscentral.com, Julie shares her passion for horses and breeding in articles, blogs and posts.

What to do about Horse blankets?

I am SO confused. There are so many blankets out there…. my horse is young and I live in New England, so it gets cold. Do I need a sheet, a medium and a heavy? I’ve been looking at the Rhino sets… Or could I just get a Baker sheet and then the blanket? The Baker blanket has 400+ grams of fill. Do I need to change blanket types (like medium to heavy) with the temp? Does it matter??

When you go to order a blanket, you can always talk to customer service and they are usually very helpful.