Deciding how best to keep a horse warm, comfortable and healthy based on weather conditions in the area is at best problematic as conditions, horse age, horse coat and health status vary. The web tool below offers a blanket recommendation after a user enters a horse’s ZIP code and individual variables.
Consider sharing this tool in social media posts and newsletters.
Source: EQUUS. Link.
Also see: The Ultimate Horse Blanketing Guide, SmartPak. Link. (commercial) Infographic. Link. The short answer to the age-old debate of whether or not to blanket is “it depends.” Every horse is an individual, and the decision to blanket should be based on their unique needs.
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