Re: RC: Blankets

[DreamWeaver <nvrider@home.com>]

I use these:  http://www.saddleshop.com/webcatalog/hc_raincover_2.htm

Here are some pics of my horses in them:
http://members.nbci.com/ridephotos/gps/march22.html
http://www.endurohorse.com/event_pics.asp?1678p2-k
http://www.endurohorse.com/event_pics.asp?1719p2-karen    #2852

I have used these more than any other blanket ever this past summer.  I 
even used this last week on the Fall XP. They are great because they fit 
over tack, so you can use them at a vet check and completely cover the 
horse and the tack.  If it's going to rain at night or be really cold I'll 
put on a polarfleece blanket/sheet underneath and this over it.  They 
always end up soaked if it rains a lot with any other regular type blanket, 
this cover goes up their necks and keeps that from happening.  The horses 
really like their rain gear!

Happy Trails,

Karen
in NV
& Rocky
& Weaver


At 11:19 AM 09/08/2001 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi Ridecampers,
>After a break of more than a year I will go to my first  25 miles ride 
>again in three weeks. I want to buy a waterproof blanket and can't decide 
>which one to get. With which blanket do you have the best experience? I 
>like the waterproof breathable ones, but are they REALLY waterproof or do 
>they start leaking after several hours of hard rain?  Do I get a separate 
>blanket to provide warmth or would an all in one be better? I live in 
>Texas so we don't encounter severe cold weather on a regular basis.
>Thanks,
>Maria Berger