Winter Horse Blankets Sizing
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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 |
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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)! |
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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)! |
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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 |
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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 |
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Mountain Horse Active Winter Rider Mens $170.1 Bring on the cold! The newest Mountain Horse winter boot features a black faux fur lining. Very fashionable and extremely warm! New and improved elastic along side the YKK zipper has 50% more stretch than the original Mountain Horse elastic, allowing a more comfortable fit for many more riders because of the super stretch. A brand new, specially designed outsole has slip resistant and dirt repellent tread zones which will give riders enhanced grip in the irons. Reflective inserts at the back of the boot provide visibility during evening hours. An ergonomically designed removable EVA insole has soft Nylex lining for all day comfort and a built-in steel shank that provides increased stability while walking or riding. The heel part is fitted with the shock-absorbing IPS system to reduce shock impact while walking. Material: PU/PVC |
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Hug Blankets Abrazo Neck Cover with 200g Polyfill $43.3 Waterproof Breathable Abrazo Hug 600 Denier Neck Cover with 200 grams of fill. For sizing: S (for horses who wear size 70-74), M (for horses who wear 74-78), L (for horses who wear 78-84). 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)! |
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Abetta Protective Bib – Assorted – Horse $20.9 Blanket Bib Prevents Biting At Sores, Wraps And Blankets.Color: AssortedSize: Horse |
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Mountain Horse Stella Polaris Winter Boot $197.1 At Mountain Horse we are passionate about providing riders with superior quality products, innovative designs and features to keep you warm and comfortable, allowing you to enjoy your time outdoors. Our newest Mountain Horse winter boot is fashionably chic as well as functional, meticulously designed for a comfortable fit and superior traction on ice and snow. The durable, quilted PU upper boasts membrane technology making this boot 100% waterproof up to the start of the zipper. Heat insulating faux fur to keep legs, feet and toes warm. Strong and durable YKK zipper in the back makes the boot easy to put on and take off. Unique side elastic for an individual fit. Reflective inserts along back of boot for night riding. Ergonomically designed removable EVA insole with soft Nylex lining. Built-in steel shank for increased stability while walking or riding. Faux leather foot part is waterproof and has been tested to withstand one million flexes in -10 weather. Specially slim and contoured designed outsole made especially for riding. Dirt repellent tread zones on bottom of sole enhance your grip in the stirrup. Heel part is fitted with shock absorbing IPS system. Material: PU-Leather/Extensiz. Lining: Faux Fur. |
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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 |
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Winter Christmas Holiday Stocking $5.8 These traditional Holiday Christmas Stockings feature beautiful winter horse scenes. Spruce up your holiday decor with an added horsey touch! Each stocking is a great seasonal product that can be used as a decoration at home or in the barn on a special horse’s stall door! Would make a great gift for all the horseloverz on your list! |
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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 |
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Sedona 3-Panel Leather Saddle Blankets $13.95 Acrylic Saddle Blankets with hand tooled wear leathers . |
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Winter Horses Tree Skirt – Hunter $16.7 This traditional Holiday Tree Skirt features a beautiful winter horse scene. Spruce up your holiday dcor with an added horsey touch! Would make a great gift for the horse lover on your list. 46 inches in diameter.Color: Hunter |
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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 |
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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) |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Mountain Horse Rimfrost Paddock Jr. $81 Only from Mountain Horse will you find comfortable winter boots perfectly proportioned for your favorite young rider. With all of the same great features as the adult versions, tiny toes will stay warm and dry. A built-in waterproof and breathable sock keeps feet dry and comfortable. The heat insulating Thermolite lining keeps you toasty. Boots also feature the Mountain Horse patented Stirrup Control System, steel shank and removable insole. Heel part is fitted with the shock-absorbing IPS system which reduces shock impact while walking. Fabric: Fabric: Duralon/Hydrotech. Lining: Thermolite. |
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Mountain Horse Paddington Cozy Jr. $50 The Mountain Horse Kids Paddington Cozy Fleece Jr is incredibly soft and silky. It is made from lightweight and pill resistant textured fleece.The Belmont isn’t just cute, it’s a serious piece of winter clothing. It has wind flaps to keep the zipper from leaking cold air, and the high collar is ideal to keep you warm without an additional scarf. Features: Half-zip mock neckInner wind flap in woven fabricMountain Horse embroideryFelt badge on chestFabric: 100% polyester |
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Winter Comfy Throw – Blue $25 Relax with this comfortable double-thick soft fleece throw. Colorfast and machine washable. Spruce up your holiday dcor with an added horsey touch! Would make a great gift for the horse lover on your list.Color: BlueSize: 42 x 59 |
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Mountain Horse Tridurance Waterproof Glove $33.3 The practical three-finger design makes this glove perfect for long winter rides. Breathable and waterproof. Reflective piping and Mountain Horse text on top of hand. Elastic wrist with hook & loop closure. Extra reinforcements to prevent wear from the reins. Outer shell: 96% polyester, 4% elastane. Lining: 100% polyester fleece. Insulation: 100% fiberfill Thinsulate |
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Mountain Horse Tridurance Glove Jr. $32.4 The practical three-finger design makes this glove perfect for long winter rides. Breathable and waterproof. Extra reinforcements to prevent wear from reins. Reflective piping and Mountain Horse test on top of hand. Warm knitted cuff at wrist. Adjustable strap with hook & loop closure.Outer Shell: 96% polyester, 4% elastane. Lining: 100% polyester fleece.Insulation: 100% fiberfill Thinsulate. |
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Easyboot Glove Horse Boot $50.6 This form-fitting, seamless boot hugs the hoof and responds like a natural foot. Flexible and tough, this boot adds traction to the hoof, while allowing a free stride and breakover.Like a glove, this boot provides protection without stifling mobility. The Easyboot Glove material stretches over the hoof and clings to the wall so that debris stays out of the boot even through sandy and muddy conditions. No external hardware means that there is no need to worry about replacing cables. Studs are available for winter riding.Does your horse overreach? These boots have a faster breakover and no hardware to catch on the front heel if you are wearing them on hind feet. This boot must be carefully sized and fitted to the hoof. Your horses width and length must fall into the same size category. If your horses width and length fall into two different size categories you must choose another boot style. If you believe that you measured correctly but the boot doesnt fit tight try going to a smaller size or chose another boot in the EasyCare line.Sold individually. |
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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. |
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Kensington All Around European Cut MW Turnout Blanket $159.99 This European cut winter blanket with full shoulder gussets makes for a great turnout blanket that allows your horse to roll and play, where other blankets tend to turn and shift. This medium weight blanket is 600 Denier Ripstop and 250g of hollow fiberfill with a nylon liner to keep your horse warm. Includes crisscross belly straps with easy fastening 2 snaps and D’s. It comes complete with 1 detachable leg straps in rear, fleece at neck, tail cover and the quality you have come to expect from Kensington. |
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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. |
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Abrazo Fleece Cooler $70 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 Cooler is Top Quality Fleece combined with a Scrim Breeze Panel, Featuring Hidden Bias Surcingles. For sizing: S (for horses who wear 70-74), M (for horses who wear 76-80), L (for horses who wear 82-84). Navy only. |
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Mountain Horse Winnipeg Jacket $215.1 Bundle up for winter weather in the most comfortable combination ever durable Taslon Shiny on the outside, soft and warm faux fur on the inside. Breathable, windproof and waterproof. Fully seam-sealed. Detachable, adjustable hood with excellent sideways visibility. Double riding vents at back. Two-way waterproof front zipper. Waterproof pit zips. Articulated sleeves with pre-bent elbows. Reflective trim details on front, arms and back. Elastic strap in waist and sleeve for an adjustable fit. Pockets: Two front and one chest pocket with waterproof zippers and one internal security pocket. Outer Shell: 100% durable polyester Taslon Shiney. Lining I: 100% polyester fuax fur. Lining II: 100% polyester satin. Insulation: 100% fiberfill, 140g body/100g sleeve. |
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Mountain Horse Canter Scarf Jr. – Snow White $13 The Kids Canter Scarf Jr looks great with a fluffy fur lining and a pull through end to keep it snug and secure. Kids are sure to love the soft, fluffy lining of the Mountain Horse Canter Scarf that will keep them warm on cold, frosty days. Perfect for wearing around the barn or around town on winter days. Material: 100% acrylic. Lining: 100% polyester. Pull-through endColor: Snow White |
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Mountain Horse Nordic Light High Rider $314.1 The Mountain Horse Nordic Light – A Classic Field Boot for Winter! The Mountain Horse Ladies Nordic Light High Rider combines all the classic styling of a real leather field boot with Mountain Horse cold weather technology. Yes, you can look good great in the saddle and be warm! The full grain leather outer is complimented by a warm and cozy faux fur lining. The elastic insert in the leg makes for a great fit. The waterproof sock makes sure your feet stay dry and comfortable. The steel shank provides stability, and the slim design assures that you can move your foot easily in and out of the stirrup.LEG Features: Full grain leather outerBlack faux fur liningFull length protective covers for zippers YKK Vislon side fitted zipperElastic panelsFOOT Features: Removable EVA comfort insole |
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Mountain Horse Element Micro Fleece $35 A perfect layering top for cold winter days.Features: Anti-pilling fleeceHalf-zip mock neck collar aids ventilationFlat lock seams for comfortReflective print at front |
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Rambo Blanket Wash $10.95 Special cleaning concentrate for all synthetic, polycotton, polyester, canvas, acrylic and insulated horse blankets. |
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Horse Putty $4 Horse Putty. Assorted colors with horse inside. |
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Set of 4 Winter Christmas Holiday Stockings – Set of 4 $16.7 Get all 4 of these stockings for Just $19.95. These traditional Holiday Christmas Stockings feature beautiful winter horse scenes. Spruce up your holiday decor with an added horsey touch! Each stocking is a great seasonal product that can be used as a decoration at home or in the barn on a special horse’s stall door! Would make a great gift for all the horseloverz on your list!Size: Set of 4 |
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Professionals Choice Equisential 600D Winter Turnout Blanket $85.95 Ideal for milder winter climates, this waterproof and breathable blanket has a 600 denier rip-stop outer shell, 250g Hollofil insulation, and a soft fleece lining. Shoulder gussets allow full freedom of motion while the reinforced, taped seams and protective tail flap keep wind and cold out, keeping your horse warm and dry. Also features a fully adjustable double-buckle front closure, removable elastic leg straps and fleece at withers to prevent mane rub out. 30-Day money-back guarantee/six-month warranty or as required by law. |
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Mountain Horse CLadies Rimfrost TL Boot $107.1 THE ULTIMATE WINTER BOOT. Perfectly proportioned for children. A built-in waterproof and breathable sock keeps feet dry and comfortable. The heat insulating Thermolite lining keeps legs toasty. Boots also feature the Mountain Horse patented Stirrup Control System, steel shank and removable insole. Duralong shaft and YKK Vislon zipper system in back allows for easy entry/exit. Full length Hydro-Tech material walls safeguard the zipper from excessive chafing while at the same time provide protection for your saddle. Durable elastic material inserts along calf area for improved individual fitting. Heel part is fitted with the shock-absorbing IPS system which reduces shock impact while walking. Fabric: Fabric: Duralon/Hydrotech. Lining: Thermolite. |
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Mountain Horse Mens Rimfrost Tall Boot $116.1 THE ULTIMATE WINTER BOOT. A built-in waterproof and breathable sock keeps feet dry and comfortable. The heat insulating Thermolite lining keeps legs toasty. Boots also feature the Mountain Horse patented Stirrup Control System, steel shank and removable insole. Duralong shaft and YKK Vislon zipper system in back allows for easy entry/exit. Full length Hydro-Tech material walls safeguard the zipper from excessive chafing while at the same time provide protection for your saddle. Durable elastic material inserts along calf area for improved individual fitting. Heel part is fitted with the shock-absorbing IPS system which reduces shock impact while walking. Fabric: Fabric: Duralon/Hydrotech. Lining: Thermolite. |
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Horse Banner $8.95 Canvas A Horse Is A Horse Banner. 7 1/2 x 22 1/2. |
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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)! |
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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 |
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Gatsby Girl Full Seat Winter Overpant $52.95 From the new and exciting Gatsby Girl Collection, cold weather breeches and jackets designed with a fashionable yet practical styling expected by today’s riders. This classic winter over breech is constructed of a 65% Polyester , 35% Cotton. Such a blend gives the rider the perfect combination elasticity and comfort needed in the saddle. Features an elastic waistband w/ belt loops, Clarino full seat, side zipper down both legs and elastic straps at ankles. A strong, comfy and warm over breech that will be perfect for schooling, training, and lessons. SIZING: Small (29 Inseam – 24 Waist), Medium (29 Inseam – 26 Waist), Large (31 Inseam – 26 Waist), and X-Large (31 Inseam – 28 Waist). Waist measurement is unstretched. Elastic allows for a more comfortable fit. |
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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! |
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Gift Corral Horse Chime $21.95 Horse Chime |
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Gift Corral Horse Toobs $11.95 Horse Toobs |
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Gift Corral Nightlight Horse $12.95 Nightlight Horse |
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Gift Corral Walk-A-Horse $6.95 Walk-A-Horse |
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Horse Blk Ornament $8 Horse Blk Ornament |
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Mountain Horse Colt Rider Pant Jr. $67.5 This pant will keep Young Riders warm on cold winter days. Windproof and water resistant. Two-way full length zippers. Adjustable elastic foot straps keep pant legs in place. Faux leather full seat for optimal grip. Adjustable drawstring at waist. Zippered front fly. One front zip pocket. Outer Shell: 100% polyester. Lining: 100% polyester taffeta. Insulation: 100% fiberfill, 80g. |
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McAlister Heavyweight Waterproof 600D Ripstop Turnout Blanket $69.95 From the original Mcalister. Our 100% Waterproof/Breathable turnout blanket is constructed of Ripstop 600D Nylon with nylon binding. QUALITY, FUNCTIONAL and AFFORDABLE Blankets with 100% Guarantee to be waterproof for 1 year300 gm polyfill insulationDouble buckle front closurePolyester liningShoulder gussetsBias surcingles with elastic InsertsAdjustable/Removeable Elastic Leg Straps with SnapsHip darts and a Nylon tail cordKeep your horse dry and toasty warm this winter season. |
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Horse Xing Horse Caution Sign – Yellow $4.8 Horse Xing Horse Caution SignColor: Yellow |
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Horse Stickers $3 Horse stickers. 6 assorted sheets per card. |
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Kensington Weanling/Yearling Horse Protective Sheet $84.99 Give your Yearling and/or Pony protection and room to grow in this Textilene fl y sheet. This sheet protects from harmful UV rays, insect bites, and keeps dirt and grime off the coat while out to pasture. With a large overlapping Hook and Loop front closure for adjustability and two 2 criss cross surcingles, snaps and Ds for easy fastening and elastic rear leg straps. This sheet is great for year round protection. Also during winter you can use this sheet over your Kensington Blanket for added protection, by keeping the snow directly off the waterproof blanket. |
The Ancient Akhal-Teke – The Horse With The Metallic Sheen
The Akhal-Teke is a hot-blooded horse from the southern region of Turkmenistan, in northern Iran. Its name identifies the Teke tribe from the Akhal oasis located in the arid plains on the Northern slopes of the Kopet-Dag Mountains.
It has been assumed that the Akhal-Teke is descended from the ancient Tarpan Horses and Przewalski Horses of southern Asia or from the ancient Turkmene Horse that was developed in Russia from Asiatic stock that was originally thought to be an ancient Scythian type and one of the four original horse “types” that crossed the Bering Strait from North America during prehistoric times.
The Scythians were nomadic people and among the earliest people to master the art of riding in 8th and 7th centuries B.C. As early as 700 BC they had huge cavalries and the Akhal-Teke horses were originally bred as war and raiding horses and renowned as cavalry mounts and racehorses for nearly 3,000 years.
From the Scythians, the nomadic Teke people descended and regularly traveled to summer or winter ranges. This meant that they often came in conflict with other nomadic tribes doing similar travels. This led to the Tekes invading these tribes to take what was necessary and then ride off on their swift horses. So they bred animals of incredible stamina and fiery temperament to withstand these long-distance raiding journeys.
Eventually the fame of the Akhal-Teke spread throughout the ancient world and they became highly desired. In 141 B.C., Chinese Emperor Wu Ti sent an expedition with large amounts of gold to exchange for these horses, but his offer was refused so several years later, he sent 60,000 soldiers and was finally presented with 10 of these elite horses.
The lineage and breeding of the Akhal-Teke was kept pure by an oral tradition of maintaining bloodlines and also because of their relative isolation. The Teke people were very proud of their horses and were highly devoted to them. Horses were brought into the family tents, blanketed against the cold; and given the best foods that could be found such as grains, animal proteins and fat such as butter and eggs mixed with barley, which is low in bulk, but high in protein. Horses were valued as the single measure of true wealth and were highly prized.
When Russia’s takeover of Central Asia regions prevented raiding, the Turkmene focused on racing their prized Akhal-Tekes instead. But the saddest period of the breed came as a result of the Bolshevik revolution and Communism when thousands of horses were slaughtered. This tore at the very soul of the Teke people and rather than allow their prized horses to be slaughtered, they either disappeared into the deserts with their horses or turned their horses loose.
During the long history of the breed, it established a reputation of great endurance and courage. In 1935, the amazing stamina of the Akhal-Teke was demonstrated when 15 horses were required to participate in a 2,600 mile forced march from Ashkhabad to Moscow that took 84 days on minimal feed rations and included traveling 255 miles across the Kara-Kun desert for 3 days without water. This feat was repeated in 1988.
Today the Akhal-Teke horses are bred throughout the world. The first Akhal-Teke Horses in the United States were imported in 1979 after being purchased at Moscow auction in 1978. The Akhal-Teke Association of America was started in 1982 and 20 years later, in 2002, there were 189 purebred Akhal-Teke Horses registered. To keep the breed pure, the Akhal-Teke foals are registered on the basis of parentage only.
The Akhal-Teke stands between 14.3 and 16 hands high although the average is 15.1 hands. The overall impression is of length, without showing weakness or frailty and lithe athleticism without excessive musculature. The Akhal-Teke should be longer than it is tall, which gives it a rectangular silhouette. The Akhal-Teke has a small, long, narrow head with long thin ears, a long thin neck. The expressive eyes are often hooded and have an oriental appearance. The horse has a short, silky, sparse mane, or none at all with little or no fetlock and a low-set sparse tail. Native to an arid, barren environment, the Akhal-Teke is a true desert horse; hardy with a long, fast stride and lots of stamina. .The hooves are small, round and extremely hard. The Akhal-Teke has superb natural gaits and is among the most elegant of the world’s horses.
The skin of the Akhal-Teke is very thin, with the coat and unusual hair structure being quite fine. The Akhal-Teke has a fantastic metallic glow to this thin coat and it is a much desired characteristic. The glow is caused by the structure of the hair in which the opaque core is very small in size and may in some areas be totally absent. The transparent part of the hair, called the medulla, takes up this space and acts like a fiber-optic tube with bending light through one side of the hair and refracting it out the other side, often with a golden cast. Few horse breeds can claim the variety of colors that are found in the Akhal-Teke and are no disallowed colors or markings in the Akhal-Teke breed although roan appears to have died out. Akhal-Tekes typically have white markings and sabino pinto markings are not at all uncommon. Rabicano or roan is also seen. Grays are fairly common in the breed and are often beautifully dappled and may turn completely white with age. Here is just a sample of the more distinctive colors to be found in this breed.
Black, also called Electric Black and Raven Black, is very common in the Akhal-Teke and when added to the famous Akhal-Teke Glow these horses glitter with a blue or purple sheen. This color is so special it has its own name in Russian, voronaya. Cremello is also a common color in the Akhal-Teke and the glow to the coat is so strong it is visible even in a darkened barn.
Golden is the archetypical color of the Akhal-Teke horse and is called bulanaya in Russian. Because of the unique structure of the hair, Golden horses may be quite dark in color and may even be confused with Bay. In the sunlight, the Golden versions of Bay, Dun and Buckskin coats glitter with gold in a way that a camera simply cannot capture. The Akhal-Teke produces some spectacular Bays with coats that glitter with reds and golds, and the Mahogany Bay has a special gene modifier that gives a black tipping to the hairs and produces many lovely variations. The breed also produces some truly stunning palominos that usually have plenty of chrome, which is a term for lots of facial white or high white on the legs.
The Akhal-Teke is very spirited, stubborn and bold which makes it an outstanding sport horse and the breed is currently competing in endurance, jumping, dressage, eventing, and western events, as well as being used as pleasure horses. Racing Akhal-Tekes and the maintenance of the breed itself is a principal source of national and cultural pride.
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I need a new blanket…?
I need a new winter blanket for my horse, Tazz. He is a size 74″. I was looking for a red blanket. (Yes, BRIGHT red) He is in a field with other horses who shread their blankets, so the higher the denier the better. I was looking for one in the price range of under $150. Any links to one would be HIGHLY appreciated. I always choose a best answer…..
We use weatherbeeta blankets and they are great! They are very tough and don’t rip easily. They come in all different types, colors, and sizes. Here’s the website:
www.weatherbeeta.com
I hope this helps, good luck on finding and nice blanket!