Choosing the Best Draft Horse Blankets
Draft horses can be hard to blanket because of their large frame. Blankets for draft horses are much larger than regular blankets and have very different proportions. Many draft horse blankets are also very adjustable as draft horses can have a unique body structure depending on their breed.
Our Big Fella horse blankets are designed to fit draft horses, warmbloods, and other larger horse breeds. They come in extended sizes ranging from size 84 to size 94, and when you purchase a Big Fella blanket, the size 84/86 blankets are 2 inches broader in the shoulders and 3 to 4 inches deeper on the sides than regular sizes 84/86. This helps to ensure a great fit on even the largest horses, covering all of the essential parts of the torso with three to five times the weatherproofing of competing brands.
Here are the main kinds of draft horse blankets and sheets on the market today:
Draft Horse Turnout Blankets
Draft horse turnout blankets are thick and waterproof making them perfect for turning out in the winter. They also have thick insulation and a waterproof shell that protects the horse from snow, ice, rain, and wind.
Draft Horse Turnout Sheets
Draft horse turnout sheets are similar to the draft horse turnout blanket but much thinner. They’re a thin waterproof blanket perfect for protecting from rain when it is too warm for a turnout blanket.
Draft Horse Stable Blankets
Draft horse stable blankets are designed to keep your horse warm while they are in the barn. They’re thick and warm, but they are not waterproof. They should only be worn in the barn or while it is not raining.
Draft Horse Stable Sheets
Draft horse stable sheets are light non-waterproof sheets perfect for making sure your horse doesn’t get a chill. These sheets are not waterproof and are designed for weather too hot for a stable blanket but too cold for no blanket.
Frequently Asked Questions About Draft Horse Blankets
Do draft horses need blankets?
Draft horses need blankets like how any other kind of horse needs blankets. If the weather is harsh enough a blanket is a good idea.
When should I blanket my draft horse?
Blanket your draft horse when the temperature gets below 20 degrees Fahrenheit or when it is raining and the temperature is below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
What size blanket does a draft horse wear?
Draft horses usually wear between a size 84” to 94”.