8 Innovative Horse Blankets Worth Investing in This Winter
It’s official: winter is almost here. As you unpack your favorite trusty winter clothes, it’s also time to make sure your equine counterparts are equally outfitted. Looking for the perfect horse blanket can be a tricky, tedious search—to make it easy for you, we’ve compiled a list of our team’s favorite winter blankets for the 2022 winter season.
WeatherBeeta Horse Blanket
Not only is this horse blanket striking, but it’s got plenty of bells and whistles. Featuring the WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Ultra Cozi Detach-A-Neck technology, your horse will stay cozy and protected from the elements. Plus, this blanket features a 1680 denier ballistic nylon waterproof and breathable Teflon-coated outer and an extra warm 360g polyfill.
BUY NOW: WeatherBeeta blanket, $145, statelinetack.com or $128, Amazon.com.
Back on Track Horse Blanket
This fleece blanket has all the features of the best-selling therapeutic blanket by Back On Track, but with a warm wintery twist. Horses that experience shoulder issues, cold-backed, or other issues will find comfort in this blanket that features Welltex material. Keep out the chills and dry your horse quickly after a sweaty ride. Plus, it can be used both as a stable blanket and as a liner for those frigid mornings.
BUY NOW: Back on Track Therapeutic Fleece Blanket, $170 – $200, amazon.com.
Rambo Optimo Horse Blanket
We adore this horse heavyweight blanket for many reasons—including its ability to follow a horse’s natural movements. The Innovated Articulated Pivotal Dart System guarantees no rubbing on the underside of the neck, plus free and easy movement for your horse in the pasture, no matter how spunky they might be feeling. This blanket offers a 400-gram fill, plus, the outer shell is a 100 denier ballistic nylon, featuring an anti-bacterial, breathable, and waterproof liner so your horse will stay cozy and dry in the elements.
Buy now: Rambo blanket, $219, horse.com or equestriancollections.com.
Amigo Vari-Layer Plus Horse Blanket
Amigo® Vari-Layer Plus Stable Blanket is a great option for the winter months. It features advanced technology with additional layers of thermo-bonded fiberfill while reducing bulk so your horse has more freedom to move in comfort. Use this stable blanket as a liner for a turnout blanket when the weather gets frosty.
BUY NOW: Amigo Vari-Layer Plus Stable Blanket, $189 on Amazon.com.
Bucas Power Turnout Horse Blanket
This turnout blanket is made for the winter snow. Featuring a heat-reflective inner aluminum coating to keep your horse warm, it also has a Stay-dry antibacterial lining, making it work the same way as a sweat rug. You’ll be able to find the perfect fit for your horse as this blanket comes in multiple cuts and styles.
BUY NOW: Bucas Power Turnout, $473, statelinetack.com, or $390 on Amazon.com.
Tough®1 1200D Snuggit Turnout Blanket w/ Adjustable Neck Snuggit
The Snuggit is made from 1200 denier waterproof ripstop poly outer shell with breathable 210 denier poly lining, and 300 grams of polyfill, making it the ideal cold-weather horse blanket. The blanket makes sure your horse is warm and cozy with an adjustable belly wrap, double snap closures with hook and loop, and fleece wither protection to ensure your horse stays warm, snug, and comfortable.
BUY NOW: Tough 1 horse blanket, $107, horseloverz.com or $122 on Amazon.com.
Rhino Plus Turnout Blanket
Made from 1000 denier polypropylene, the outer shell of this blanket is a strong alternative to the popular polyester turnout blanket material. This blanket features a barrier layer that is waterproof, breathable and uses AquaTrans technology. To keep your horse warm and cozy in the winter, it also features a Thermobonded fiberfill and Vari-layer® technology. And to be honest, we just really love the color.
BUY NOW: Rhino Plus Turnout Sheet, $230, Statelinetack.com or Amazon.com.
Big D Espree Turnout Sheet
This turnout sheet is a great choice for autumn temperatures or mild winters. It’s beautifully constructed to fit around the shoulders, wither, and tail, keeping your horse comfortable and the sheet secure. It features a 600 denier rip-stop exterior with reinforced heat-sealed seams to keep your horse warm and waterproofed.