Choosing the Right Blanket for Every Temperature

Fall and wintertime shine the inevitable spotlight on preparing your horse for colder climates, no matter which region you call home. Since 1996, Classic Equine has crafted and continuously innovated the highest quality blankets, sheets, coolers, and slinkies. Their full line of options helps you rest easy at night, knowing your horse is healthy, safe, and comfortable. They’ve put together a list of their meticulously designed blanket options to help you make the best decision for your horse! 

The Cross Trainer and Windbreaker Lines are all-weather resistant, crafted with a 1200-denier durable ripstop outer shell and smooth nylon lining. Their Reflective Knight Vision on these blankets makes it easy to quickly check on your horses with a flashlight before heading to bed or find them in the dark to bring them in for the night. This technology also helps visibility when a car drives by. These blankets are offered in hooded and standard options.

10K Cross Trainer Blanket

Living in a cold climate means your horse might need some extra warmth on those really cold days and nights. The 10K blanket is perfect for when it’s 30 degrees and below for long periods.

Here’s what it offers:  

• Protection from the ice and rain.
• Heaviest blanket in the Classic Equine line, packed with 300 grams of fiberfill insulation.
• Naturally contours to the horse’s body and allows freedom of movement.

5K Cross Trainer Blanket

If your nights get chilly—dropping down into the 40s—this blanket is for you! The medium fill provides just the right amount of warmth.

Here’s what it offers:  

• Great option that is one level of thickness below the 10K!
• Medium weight, breathable blanket has 100 grams of fiberfill.  

Windbreaker Turnout Sheet

Wind can turn a mildly cold day into one that is straight-up bone-chilling. The Windbreaker Turnout blocks the chill, so your horse can enjoy the pasture comfortably.

Here’s what it offers:

• Ideal for milder climates.
• Enhanced tail flap and greater length (top to bottom), maximizing protection.

Stable Sheet – Open Front and Closed Front Options

These blankets are a unique mix of slinkies and blankets. They offer lightweight coverage or layering under blankets, or even throwing it over a slinky. The Stable Sheet is meant for use indoors only.

Here’s what it offers:

• It’s made of breathable Ripstop material, which prevents sweating in the milder weather.
• Just like the blankets listed above, this sheet also has a natural fit that contours to the horse’s body.
• The satin lining in the shoulder prevents that uncomfortable rubbing.  

Polar Fleece Cooler

The term “cooler” can easily be misleading. Coolers are designed to help warm a horse that is sweaty or wet in colder conditions. It helps speed up the drying process and keeps your horse warm while he dries.

Here’s what it offers:

• The fleece works to cool the horse slowly and protects against chill.
• It wicks that unwanted moisture away after a bath or workout.
• It has a horn slit that can ensure a fit over your saddle, while you walk back to the barn.

 If budget is your biggest concern, try the Economy Polar Fleece Cooler which functions the same, but is made with a lighter fleece and a non-removable belly strap.

Full-Body Slinky

This product is a game-changer for show prep. With its unmatched rebound, it’s made from lightweight material that keeps your horse clean and sleek, so they are ready to show on a moment’s notice.  The plush polar fleece around the muzzle, across the wither, and around the front of the shoulders makes for the perfect fit.

Here’s what it offers:  

• Made of a soft and sleek 4-way stretch spandex material, this slinky is truly one-of-a-kind.
• It provides extra room along the neckline to prevent mane rubbing.
• Split tail flap for added comfort of movement
• Long-lasting metal zippers.
• New to using slinkies? Check out this video that is a great guide.
• Be on the lookout for our new colors coming available soon!

Horse and Saddle Cover

All tacked up and trying to head to the arena or barn, and suddenly a rainstorm hits… Bust this waterproof cover out that fits perfectly over your horse and saddle to keep both protected.

Here’s what it offers:  

• It will keep your leather tack safe from rain damage and gives you the fix you’d expect.
• The interior is lined with 600-denier polyester and features a nylon tail strap. 
• It’s conveniently attached to a halter with a hook-and-loop strap.

Always Remember

It’s important to remove blankets when temperatures rise. You never want your horse to become too warm or sweat under their blanket.

Find Yours

Find these blankets and other trusted Classic Equine products at your favorite authorized retailer.

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