Heavy Weight Horse Blankets for Optimal Winter Comfort
Select the perfect winter blanket for your horse from our quality selection of heavy weight horse blankets. Jeffers Equine offers both heavy weight turnout blankets and heavy weight stable blankets to keep your horse warm during the extremely cold winter months. Winter horse blankets vary in grams of polyfill depending on the amount of insulation needed.
Heavy weight horse blankets are higher in polyfill keeping your horse comfortable and warm. The higher the polyfill the higher the insulation. Horse blankets are also defined by the fabric's denier. The higher the denier the stronger the fabric. Turnout blankets are designed with the technology to protect your horse from the elements and the durability to withstand the movement of your horse's play. Not only are they waterproof, but they are also designed with durable fabric that ranges in fabric denier. Jeffers Equine offers quality and price with a wide array of sizes and colors to fulfill your winter horse blanket needs.
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How many grams is a heavy weight horse blanket?
Heavyweight horse blankets have a fill weight of 300 grams or more, with several popular options ranging from 300g to 400g for standard heavyweight use and some extreme cold-weather blankets reaching up to 450g–500g. The gram rating refers to the amount of polyfill insulation inside the blanket, and the higher the number, the more warmth it provides, making gram weight one of the most important specs to check when shopping for blankets at Jeffers.
What temperature should I put heavy weight horse blanket on?
Heavyweight horse blankets are recommended when temperatures drop below 20°F (-6°C), particularly for clipped horses, senior horses, or those that are ill or have difficulty maintaining body heat. Unclipped horses with thick natural coats may not need a heavyweight blanket until temperatures fall even lower, as horses are naturally well-equipped to handle cold.
When to put heavy weight blankets on horses
Heavyweight blankets are best used during the coldest months of winter, around mid-December through February, when temperatures are consistently below freezing, especially overnight. Clipped horses, older horses, thin-bodied breeds, horses that have recently relocated from warmer climates, or those recovering from illness are prime candidates for heavyweight blanketing earlier in the season, and it's wise to monitor your horse's body condition regularly to ensure they are neither too cold nor overheating under their blanket.
What are the considerations before buying heavy weight horse blankets?
Some key factors to evaluate include the blanket's fill weight and waterproofing rating, the correct sizing based on your horse's body length measurement, the fit around the neck, shoulder, and chest to prevent rubbing, and the quality of hardware like buckles and surcingles. You should also consider some specific needs such as if they are clipped, stabled or turned out, or prone to blanket.
Interested in more horse products?
Explore other horse blankets of different sizes also available in our online catalog like medium weight and light weight. Happy shopping!
Can I purchase Heavy Weight Horse Blankets online?
Absolutely. Don’t miss our top-rated Horse Grooming & Tack Supplies too! You might qualify for free shipping.