Jeffers Medium Weight Horse Blankets: Perfect for Winter, Fall and Spring
Select the perfect horse blanket for your horse from our quality and affordable selection of medium weight horse blankets. Jeffers offers both medium weight turnout blankets and medium weight stable blankets to fit your needs. Horse blankets vary in grams of polyfill depending on the amount of insulation needed.
What is a medium weight horse blanket?
A medium weight horse blanket is a blanket with a fill weight of around 150–250 grams. 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. It provides moderate insulation and is designed to keep a horse warm in cool to cold temperatures, ranging from about 20°F to 40°F (-6°C to 4°C), though this varies by each horse's needs, body condition, and whether they are clipped.
Medium weight blankets are one of the most versatile options in a horse owner's blanket rotation, suitable for transitional weather in fall and spring as well as moderately cold winter days. They come in both turnout styles, which are waterproof and breathable for outdoor use, and stable styles.
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, they are designed with durable fabric that ranges in fabric denier.
A Selection Of Turnout Blanket for Horses
In our online catalog, Jeffers features several options for medium weight turnout blankets you can use for any season, including winter. Check out Jeffers Poplar Head Origin 600 Denier Turnout Blanket delivers dependable protection, warmth, and style for fall and winter turnout.
Are medium weight horse blankets waterproof?
It depends on the type. Turnout blankets, which are designed for horses kept outside, are made with a waterproof and typically breathable outer shell to protect against rain, snow, and wind while still allowing moisture vapor to escape. Stable blankets, on the other hand, are meant for horses kept indoors and are not waterproof, as they prioritize softness and comfort over weather resistance.
When to put a medium weight blanket on a horse
A medium weight blanket is generally appropriate when temperatures fall into the 20°F–40°F (-6°C to 4°C) range, but the right time to use one really depends on the individual horse. Healthy horses with a full winter coat produce significant body heat and often don't need a medium weight blanket until temperatures drop well below freezing. However, body-clipped horses, senior horses, young foals, horses in poor body condition, or those recovering from illness may need a medium weight blanket at milder temperatures — sometimes as warm as 40°F–50°F. Wind and wet weather are also important factors, as a cold rainy day can warrant a medium weight turnout even if the temperature alone might not.
How heavy should my horse's blanket be?
A general rule of thumb is: no blanket or a lightweight sheet for temperatures above 50°F on a healthy unclipped horse; medium weight (150–250g) for 20°F–40°F; and heavyweight (300g+) for temperatures below 20°F or for clipped horses in cold conditions. It's worth noting that over-blanketing is a common mistake. A horse that sweats under a blanket can actually lose more heat and become chilled. When in doubt, feel the horse's neck and shoulders to gauge whether they are comfortably warm rather than sweaty or cold.
Can I purchase Medium Weight Horse Blankets online?
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