Frequently Asked Questions...
What is the difference in the denier of horse blankets?
I know the obvious difference is thickness, but what would be best for a winter turnout in Michigan?
Answer:
Denier has nothing to do with warmth; it is how tough the exterior is. Kind of like how bulletproof it is.
My horses tend to be very tough on their clothing, so I try to get it as tough as I can. Anything 1200 denier or over will last for years. My horses rip holes in anything 600 denier in a matter of minutes. I have a sheet that is 1600 denier, and it is very stiff. The 1200 denier winter blankets I have are all over 6 years old at this point. No holes or frays. I have had to replace a few leg straps, but that is par for the course for my horses!
add--I got my favorite blankets from Schneider's Tack http://www.sstack.com/horsewear_turnouts/ as they have a great selection at a fair price. I buy them in the spring when they go on sale, but even at full price, these blankets are worth it.
If your horse is out 24/7, I would go for a heavyweight; if he is out only on nice days, the Midweight would be sufficient if he is out only days and inside a closed barn at night. If the barn is particularly cold, or he doesn't grow any of his own fuzz, then go for the heavyweight.
For most horses, if you buy the cheaper 600 denier blankets, you will be buying a new one every year. That can get pretty expensive in an effort to save some money.
![]() TuffRider winter horse blanket turnout waterproof 1680Denier 76,78,80" US $89.00
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Denier Winter Horse Blanket
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