arabs and blankets

Cayenne_spice · 10-12-2003, 02:35 PM

i have a 18 y o arabian gleding who is a hard horse to get a blanket for.....if i i get a blanket that it a little looser he is able to get it off right away and if i get one that fits him pretty well he ends up with BAD shoulder rubs and not one blanket has fit perfectly and i have been looking at blankets that are made for arabs but they are a little pricey and i dont want to pay alot of money and come back and have it not fit again any suggestions???????

BarrelBrat666 · 10-12-2003, 02:42 PM

Have you tried a Shoulder gaurd for the rubbs (like the slinkie, lycra thingys) ? they work really good.... as for the size thing i dunno much abt blankets cuz i usually just let my horsies stay hairy (there so cute when theyre fuzzy.. lol)

spyro1 · 10-12-2003, 04:55 PM

Don't have an arab but you could try e-bay (wonderful place to go) or you could try to find a consignment shop that carries arab tack..

Sandra-A1 · 10-12-2003, 05:10 PM

Schneider Saddlery makes an adjustable blanket that a lot of the Arabian show people use that does not rub shoulders and has hind leg straps that do not rub and prevent the blanket from getting twisted or coming off. While they might seem a bit pricey they are no more so than most good blankets cost now days. Since they do fit the breed and with care, will last for YEARS, the price in the long run is not that bad!
You might want to check them out here:

Adjust-A-Fit Blankets

10-12-2003, 02:35 PM	#1
Cayenne_spice Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Washington Posts: 488	arabs and blankets i have a 18 y o arabian gleding who is a hard horse to get a blanket for.....if i i get a blanket that it a little looser he is able to get it off right away and if i get one that fits him pretty well he ends up with BAD shoulder rubs and not one blanket has fit perfectly and i have been looking at blankets that are made for arabs but they are a little pricey and i dont want to pay alot of money and come back and have it not fit again any suggestions???????

10-12-2003, 04:55 PM	#3
spyro1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Swamp..Home of The SEC Champs~Go Gators Posts: 6,881 Images: 62 Blog Entries: 21	Don't have an arab but you could try e-bay (wonderful place to go) or you could try to find a consignment shop that carries arab tack.. __________________ I used to have a handle on life, but it broke off. Do unto others......

10-12-2003, 05:10 PM	#4
Sandra-A1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,539 Images: 236	Schneider Saddlery makes an adjustable blanket that a lot of the Arabian show people use that does not rub shoulders and has hind leg straps that do not rub and prevent the blanket from getting twisted or coming off. While they might seem a bit pricey they are no more so than most good blankets cost now days. Since they do fit the breed and with care, will last for YEARS, the price in the long run is not that bad! You might want to check them out here: Adjust-A-Fit Blankets __________________ "It is our choices Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." ~Dumbledore

10-12-2003, 02:42 PM	#2
BarrelBrat666 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MS Posts: 22	Have you tried a Shoulder gaurd for the rubbs (like the slinkie, lycra thingys) ? they work really good.... as for the size thing i dunno much abt blankets cuz i usually just let my horsies stay hairy (there so cute when theyre fuzzy.. lol)