Does blanketing prevent coat growth? What's the best way to prevent thick coat growth on a horse? Do you think blanketing is necessary? Please comment on blanketing and preventing coat growth. Share Your Knowledge
were they blanketed before?
- horses before they were kept by humans and even somtimes then, didnt wear blankets. unless your horse was blanketed every winter before you got him then i would suggest gradually taking off the blanket, like once a week without a blanket then twice a week and so on until they get used to it. my horse never really had a blanket on her except for maybe when she was younger and needed it, but other than that she wouldnt need one unless it got below 10 degrees F.
- —Guest toxacomi
Horse Blanket
- Under severe cold I provide a blanket (below 10 degrees F for multi days) other wise she developes a coat that will take her through a New Englang Winter.
- —JoyRide3
it really depends
- it really in my opinion depends on your horse. Weither or not they are on field board or stall board makes a big difference. how thick is they coat, i've seen some very puffy thouroughbreds as well as not, most ponies also puff up more then hores to. all in all it really depends on your personal situation.
- —Guest sarah
Don't Blanket
- The easiest way to avoid problems caused by blankets is not to use them. Most horses don't need them anyway, unless they are old or sick etc....
- —Guest abbyW
