StormShield® Blankets
How to Choose a Horse Rain Sheet
Protecting your horse from the rain is an important part of daily care, especially for owners who live in rainy climates. Horses left in constant rain can be subject to rain rot and other problems that can damage their health. Here we will walk you through how to choose a horse rain sheet that will protect your horse from the rain and keep them comfortable.
Do you need to blanket in the rain?
Often, horses do not need to be blanketed when it is raining. If it is raining lightly, or if rain in your area generally does not last very long your horse may not need a waterproof horse sheet. Many horses will seek shelter for themselves when it rains, some even like the rain and will continue their normal activities while it is pouring.
Horses will be ok in most rain, however when rain is persistent or when it is cold and raining many horses will benefit from wearing a horse rain sheet. This especially goes for horses that like to continue eating or standing outside despite the weather.
Horse rain sheet or turnout sheet?
In the world of waterproof horse sheets, the biggest difference between sheets is thickness. Horse sheets or rain sheets are generally very thin and light, while horse turnout sheets are slightly thicker. Turnout sheets are designed for cool weather where it might be cold and rainy, while horse rain sheets are designed for rain protection when the weather is warm.
Make sure you use the right horse sheets for the weather. If you use a horse turnout sheet in warm weather your horse could overheat. Similarly, if you blanket a horse with a horse rain sheet when it's cold your horse could get chilled.
Schneiders carries a wide selection of waterproof turnout sheets and horse rain sheets at affordable prices, from brands you love like ARMORFlex®, Dura-Tech®, Rambo®, StormShield®, Amigo® and Weatherbeeta®. Our horse rain sheets come in a variety of sizes, styles, and colors to meet the needs of you and your horse. Protect your horse from the rain by choosing from our top quality horse rain sheets today.