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loser_n_proud7 in equestrian

Blankets for the Big Guys

Feb 04, 2011 14:46

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k7point5 February 4 2011, 19:49:39 UTC

I keep hearing about sstack.com for the big horses. they have draft blankets that are cut specifically for bulky horses.

http://www.sstack.com/horsewear_big-fella/

loser_n_proud7 February 4 2011, 19:57:16 UTC

I've been reluctant to buy from Schneiders because I bought one of their regular blankets (I believe) and it fits his shoulders well, but the neck line for some reason doesn't sit right so it leaks water onto his shoulders/sides. Also, they charge a lot of shipping and have a not-so-great return policy...
I may be trying one of theirs next though. They seem like it's worth a try. Thanks.

k7point5 February 4 2011, 19:59:27 UTC

I don't personally have any experience with their products, sorry. They seem to be recommended the most on the message boards I read whenever someone is blanketing drafts. Good luck!

analise February 5 2011, 02:48:33 UTC

I have a schneiders blanket for my draft and I like it a lot, actually.

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cake_of_hate February 5 2011, 02:50:29 UTC

I bought their v-free stormshield midweight, liner and sheet from them and I've been really happy with their stuff myself. I don't have a big guy, but my TB has really high withers, and we haven't had any rubbing whatsoever this winter with the Schneiders.

You can also adjust the neck opening around the shoulders to keep it closer to the body while still leaving pressure off the withers. I haven't had any problems with them leaking after doing that.

quietann February 5 2011, 03:49:11 UTC

Another Schneiders fan here... not all the blankets are adjustable at the neck, but the ones that are are wonderful; my mare has very deep shoulders and a feminine neck, so anything that fits her shoulders gapes at the neck... except for the Schneiders turnouts.

The return policy -- if you just try the blanket on your horse -- isn't terrible. Just put a bedsheet over the horse before trying the blanket (though OP would need a king-size sheet I think!)

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