Posted 2006-02-08 9:44 AM (#36713) Subject: Help with turnout blanket size and brand
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Posts: 385 Location: washington
I have an Arab, about 14.3 hands and 900 lbs I'd guess. I currently use a Weathebetta size 72 for him. He has almost trashed it after 3 years of winter use. I want to get a new blanket but need some expertise... what brands are best suited for an Arab? He's not wide and stocky like a quarter horse, but he's not as slight as other Arabs I have seen either. His current blanket rubs his shoulders and I have to put a "sleezy" on him. I'd prefer to have a better fitting blanket. Any suggestions as to brands/makes that fit an Arab better?
Posted 2006-02-08 11:04 AM (#36719 - in reply to #36713) Subject: RE: Help with turnout blanket size and brand
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Posts: 824 Location: Kansas
Try Schneiders catalog (or sstack.com). I had the opposite problem of size but the same problem with fit. I love the Weathabeeta stuff, but I got an adjustable blanket from them (their own line) that is wonderful. They also seem to carry a lot of Arab stuff.
Posted 2006-02-08 12:38 PM (#36725 - in reply to #36713) Subject: RE: Help with turnout blanket size and brand
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Posts: 1989 Location: South Central OK
The barn around here that specializes in Black Sands uses BMB equipment.
From what little I know about Arabs(although I know the Black Stallion personally) I do know his line carries more weight like the Welsh lines. Maybe this is the same body type to yours?
BMB is great to work with a order items over the web and by phone.
Posted 2006-02-08 9:03 PM (#36761 - in reply to #36713) Subject: RE: Help with turnout blanket size and brand
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Posts: 127 Location: PA
I understand your dilema with the Arabs. I would also suggest Schneider's (online at www.sstack.com) they have some with adjustable shoulders and some that also sit up higher on the neck. Also Dover Saddlery (at www.doversaddlery.com). Look for one called Hug Turnout .....it is really different in the front and seems to be less binding.
Posted 2006-02-08 9:54 PM (#36768 - in reply to #36713) Subject: RE: Help with turnout blanket size and brand
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Posts: 489 Location: CA
I have 2 Kensingtons, one for a purebred Arab and one for a 1/2 Arab, 1/2 Hackney Horse. They both fit well and have lasted several years without much wear. I'd buy another one.
Posted 2006-02-08 10:55 PM (#36776 - in reply to #36725) Subject: RE: Help with turnout blanket size and brand
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Posts: 385 Location: washington
Originally written by huntseat on 2006-02-08 12:38 PM
The barn around here that specializes in Black Sands uses BMB equipment.
From what little I know about Arabs(although I know the Black Stallion personally) I do know his line carries more weight like the Welsh lines. Maybe this is the same body type to yours?
BMB is great to work with a order items over the web and by phone.
I use either BMB or Big D on my quarters.
Hi Huntseat...yes, my horse has a body type similar to the Black Stallion.
Often when I ride him out on the trails, someone asks if he's a purebred Arab or if he has some Quarter Horse or Morgan mixed in. He's got that nice Arab head and carries himself so very proudly. I actually "met" the Black Stallion at a horse show once (he was giving a demonstration). He is beautiful! And, he seems much bigger in the movie :) I will try the catalogs mentioned in this thread. Thanks! *
Posted 2006-02-08 11:27 PM (#36780 - in reply to #36713) Subject: RE: Help with turnout blanket size and brand
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Posts: 1011 Location: Oregon
I use weatherbeeta blankets on my horses (heavy weight, high neck 1200 turn out blankets). One thing you have to rememeber is that they run in 3 inch increments and run about 2-3 inches bigger than US brands. So if you horse wears a 72 in a weatherbeeta, you will want to get him a 74 or 76 in a US brand. You can always measure him. Take your tape measure (I use the sewing one) and measure from the middle of his chest in front, around the widest part of the shoulders then around the widest part of his hind quarters to the point by his tail. Make sure you keep the tape measure level.
Help with turnout blanket size and brand
