TACK & GEAR
Your horse will be warm, dry and stylish this winter with these new blankets and sheets.
From Horseware Ireland’s Amigo range, the Amigo Bravo 12 Reflectech Plus Rug (suggested retail, $279.95) is enhanced with a cutting-edge, reflective weave fabric that makes it easier to spot your horse in low light conditions. This 250-gram medium-weight rug also sports tough, weatherresistant 1,200-denier polyester outer fabric, a V-Front closure, two leg arches, reflective strips and a tail flap. Detachable hood and liner loops make the rug adaptable when the weather or your horse’s needs change. In black/reflective and black, in sizes 66 to 87. Visit www. horseware.com.
A breathable all-season blanket, the SmartPak Ultimate Trifecta Turnout Blanket (suggested retail, $349.95) has a 3-in-1 layering design that facilitates a quick conversion from lightweight sheet to warm heavyweight cover. The layers consist of a durable, waterproof 1,050-denier ballistic outer shell, a 100-gram medium/light blanket liner and a 200-gram medium liner. They are attached with quick-clips and sturdy hook-and-loop closure straps. In navy with ocean and mist trim and white piping, in sizes 69 to 84 (in three-inch increments). Visit www.SmartPak.com.
A seasonal pattern adorns Schneider Saddlery’s Stormshield Contour Collar Ltd Edition Snowflake MWT Turnout (suggested retail, $94.99), in the popular contour collar Euro style. Crafted with a 1,200-denier ripstop outer material, it also features a shaped neck and seamless back construction. The turnout is designed to drape comfortably on low- and mediumwithered horses and is easily adapted to suit horses of most builds. Additional details include fleece at the withers to prevent rubbing and D-ring attachments for adding an optional neck cover. In a limited edition snowflake print, in sizes 68 to 86. Visit www.sstack.com.
Sturdy and affordable, the Shires Tempest Owl Print Turnout Rug (suggested retail, $109.99) is a mediumweight machine-washable blanket constructed to keep your horse both warm and dry through the colder months. With 200 grams of polyfill, this fully lined blanket also features a waterproof, breathable outer layer made from 600-denier nylon, as well as taped seams, double adjustable chest buckles, adjustable cross surcingles, integrated leg strap loops, a tail flap and a tail strap. In a new limited edition owl print, in sizes 48 to 84 (in three-inch increments). Visit www.shiresequestrian.com.
Designed for winter’s worst, the waterproof Classic Equine 10K Cross Trainer Blanket (suggested retail, $207.99 for standard, $249.99 for hooded) has a 1,200-denier breathable ripstop outer shell and a coatpolishing nylon lining. In addition to 300 grams of fiberfill insulation, the blanket has a new contoured shape; an optional hood with adjustable hook-and-loop straps; and a larger tail flap. A Reflective Knight Vision safety strip maximizes visibility in low light. In black, denim or cranberry, in sizes X-Sm (69 to 71) to X-Lg (81 to 83). Visit www.classicequine.com.
The WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Premier Free Detach-A-Neck Heavy Blanket (suggested retail, $254.99) features 360-gram polyfill, an Oxford polyester lining and a 1,200-denier, triple-weave outer layer with a waterproof, breathable repel shell coating. Full Embrace Wrap styling offers a "huggable" fit, while a concealed Ezi-Buckle closure affords security and a memory foam pad lifts the blanket off the withers to reduce rubbing. Other features include a cupped shoulder dart with forward-placed gusset, a full-wrap tail flap and a reflective gusset In www.weatherbeeta.com. gray and plaid, insert. in sizes Free 60-87. halter Visit included.