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My gelding, Merlin, is difficult to find a blanket for, and I'm hoping someone can recommend a specific brand or even a specific blanket. He's a big boy at 16.3 hands, and wears a size 81. He's an Oldenburg with high withers and fairly big movement, and while he's not *super* destructive, he's playful enough that it needs to be able to withstand some tough love. He gets shoulder rubs super easily when blanketed, and I'd like to find a blanket that minimizes that (I have a shoulder guard, but I don't think it does enough).
I live in the good old pacific northwest, so it DOES NOT STOP RAINING in winter. Our winter temperature is usually 30-40 degrees Fahrenheit, with an occasional dip into the twenties and below. It does not usually snow here, just gets wet and muddy. Anyone have suggestions? Could also use some help for our wet, 50 degree falls. |
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Hahahahahaha *ded*
I have one of those. >.> He wears an 84, and is 100% mass destruction. He bites and pulls on his blankets non-stop. Lives out 24/7 Rubs on a bunch of trees cause itchy. >.< And hes got one set of MASSIVE withers. He es my shark. <3
I really really like the Saxon's 1200D for him. It's nothing fancy. Is actually pretty cheap. But hes never ripped one and never gotten soars of any kind with it. I find the water proofing to be great, as well. He basically lives in the lite weight sheet through the winter here. |
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https://www.horse.com/item/tough-1-1200d-snuggit-turnout-300g/E005430/
I had this for my horse for a few years and still looks brand new. You probably need to see about a different fill because 300 would be a lot for your region (I'm in NY). My horse was turned out 24/7 with three (sometimes more) horses. But he was a wider than he was tall qh 😂 but same blanket fit my moms narrow appaloosa mare just as well.
But no top seam for leaks, you can adjust around the neck and chest for best fit. Inside is just the silky nylon so easy slippery no rubbing. Roomy for movement. Belly straps, legs straps, tail flap. And water proof. Though you can also buy a can of water proofing just to give it an extra oomph. |
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