This message is from: Lori Albrough <l...@bluebirdlane.com>
Debby wrote:
Those of you that blanket, can you tell me which you find best for our fjords
with their thicker necks.
I have written to the list before about the blankets I use, called the
"Hug" blanket. I get them from http://www.blanketnet.com
Hug has a different kind front closure design from traditional blankets.
The front has two flaps which cross over, something like a wrap-around
skirt in concept, and the flaps fasten up by the withers with a stretchy
elastic. This elastic allows the front of the blanket to give when the
horse puts his head down and takes up when he raises his head. Check out
their website for more information on how they work.
You can buy the Hugs in "standard" sizes, but what I have done is made
use of their measuring system on their website at
http://www.blanketnet.com/sizing.html and then have them modify a
standard pattern for my particular Fjordhorse. I understand this
semi-custom service will only be available until the end of this year.
Ever since I changed to Hug blankets I don't have any more shoulder rubs
or wither rubs. The Fjord mane at the withers does get flattened down,
but I see no way around that with any blanket.
Here is a picture of Prisco wearing a lightweight Hug stable blanket,
http://bluebirdlane.com/prisco-us.jpg
Here are two pictures of Kestrel & Valebu wearing Hug winter blankets.
http://bluebirdlane.com/blanket1.jpg
http://bluebirdlane.com/blanket2.jpg
And here Kestrel models how the front closure works,
http://bluebirdlane.com/blanket3.jpg
Hope this helps.
Lori
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