How to Pick the Best Winter Blanket for Your Horse

Fall and wintertime shine the inevitable spotlight on preparing your horse for colder climates, no matter which region you call home. Classic equine has long been dedicated to providing the highest quality blankets, sheets, coolers, and slinkies for your horse. Their full line of options helps you rest easy at night, knowing your horse is healthy, safe, and comfortable. They've put together a list of their best winter blanket options to help you decide which one is right for your horse!

The Cross Trainer and Windbreaker Lines are all-weather resistant, crafted with a 1200-denier durable ripstop outer shell and smooth nylon lining. Their Reflective Knight Vision on these blankets makes it easy to quickly check on your horses with a flashlight before heading to bed or find them in the dark to bring them in for the night. This technology also helps visibility when a car drives by. These blankets are offered in hooded and standard options.

10K Cross Trainer Blanket

Living in a cold climate means your horse might need some extra warmth on those really cold days and nights. The 10K blanket is perfect for when it's 30 degrees and below for long periods.

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5K Cross Trainer Blanket

If your nights get chilly--dropping down into the 40s--this blanket is for you! The medium fill provides just the right amount of warmth.

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Windbreaker Turnout Sheet

Wind can turn a mildly cold day into one that is straight-up bone-chilling. The Windbreaker Turnout blocks the chill, so your horse can enjoy the pasture comfortably.

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Stable Sheet

Open Front and Closed Front Options

These blankets are a unique mix of slinkies and blankets. They offer lightweight coverage or layering under blankets, or even throwing it over a slinky. The Stable Sheet is meant for use indoors only.

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Polar Fleece Cooling

The term "cooler" can easily be misleading. Coolers are designed to help warm a horse that is sweaty or wet in colder conditions. It helps speed up the drying process and keeps your horse warm while he dries.

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If budget is your biggest concern, try the Economy Polar Fleece Cooler which functions the same, but is made with a lighter fleece and a non-removable belly strap.

Full-Body Slinky

This product is a game-changer for show prep. With its unmatched rebound, it's made from lightweight material that keeps your horse clean and sleek, so they are ready to show on a moment's notice. The plush polar fleece around the muzzle, across the wither, and around the front of the shoulders makes for the perfect fit.

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Horse and Saddle Cover

You're all saddled and ready to go when suddenly a rainstorm hits... This waterproof cover fits perfectly over your horse and saddle, keeping them dry, when heading to the barn, arena, or leaving them tacked up by the trailer.

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Always Remember

It's important to remove blankets when temperatures rise. You never want your horse to become too warm or sweat under their blanket.