tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post2667577876786503563..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Blanketing: Anyone know of a good tailor?Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-20340190618504949552009-12-11T13:09:52.845-05:002009-12-11T13:09:52.845-05:00I'm posting it in tonight's blog, it's...I'm posting it in tonight's blog, it's an Ovation blanket<br />http://www.equestriancollections.com/product.asp?groupcode=ER90266<br /><br />Harv likes it, hope it lasts....Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-65816163607111909382009-12-11T13:03:37.513-05:002009-12-11T13:03:37.513-05:00My jumper mare had an accident as a 3 year old, wh...My jumper mare had an accident as a 3 year old, where she tore a 4 inch by 4 inch triangle off her chest. Actually, it was a flap, just hanging there. No blankets would work for her, because it would bother her scar. We went with the hug. I am getting one for my Tb mare, because she gets awful blaket rubs on her shoulders and chest (darn thin-skinned Tbs). Out here, in the land of constant Hollynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826846251458849175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-33566909776777855122009-12-11T10:54:41.778-05:002009-12-11T10:54:41.778-05:00Tucker and I have similar problems. The ones that...Tucker and I have similar problems. The ones that fit him best are the Weatherbeeta Landa blankets with the medium-high neck. The neck style avoids contact with his high wither and it has a broad and very expandable chest. You may already know about those though. He also has a hug-style stable blanket that I like, although by the end of the winter the snap where it attaches at his shoulder Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790278181159401158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-35550870082157483482009-12-11T10:09:41.560-05:002009-12-11T10:09:41.560-05:00H-m-m-m...thinking. You know they make elastic pan...H-m-m-m...thinking. You know they make elastic panels for sewing maternity clothes. Maybe you could get one and put it in in place of the straps. Sew the front of the blanket closed with the maternity panel there. Give Harvey some freedom and elasticity? Just a thought for a determined home sewer.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-90096057836008592162009-12-11T08:39:21.021-05:002009-12-11T08:39:21.021-05:00It sounds like you have other fit issues besides w...It sounds like you have other fit issues besides what shows in the photo, but in order to possibly save this blanket as a spare, how about stitching a big 2" x 5" strip of velcro under the straps to hold the front closed and take some pressure off the straps? I've been trying to retro-fit all my blankets w/ velcro as they get cleaned because my horse gets gappage, which irks me.xeyedmaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884422944735171168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-65060755301129779432009-12-10T23:54:17.830-05:002009-12-10T23:54:17.830-05:00Know a horse with the same problem. Try these blan...Know a horse with the same problem. Try these blankets http://www.sstack.com/jump.jsp?level=3&itemID=692&itemType=CATEGORY&iMainCat=91&iSubCat=692 , I guarantee you will not be disappointed even if the price for such well made blankets is low. A lot of them have 2 year warranties on them, mostly the 1600- 1800 denier. Look for the V-free ones they have an adjustable strap near theAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523660446608394720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-67365097821582190372009-12-10T23:28:38.643-05:002009-12-10T23:28:38.643-05:00Why not stick with the Hugs? They've fit every...Why not stick with the Hugs? They've fit every difficult-to-fit horse I know, and they're worth every penny.Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-34821768283285743132009-12-10T22:19:22.548-05:002009-12-10T22:19:22.548-05:00I have found the Adjusta-Fit blankets from Schneid...I have found the Adjusta-Fit blankets from Schneiders to fit anything. They also stand behind their guarantee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-16326088324073398322009-12-10T22:17:25.857-05:002009-12-10T22:17:25.857-05:00Have you tried a closed front blanket from Schnide...Have you tried a closed front blanket from Schniders with the "v-free" wither? A study in Michigan showed they put the least amount of pressure on the horse compared to other blankets. They are very adjustable, fit well, and most of them have a 1 -2 year warranty. My mare has been wearing hers for several years and it still looks new!AChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401710103780147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-7690606769855883262009-12-10T17:43:15.344-05:002009-12-10T17:43:15.344-05:00Low set neck and broad chest = look for a QH blank...Low set neck and broad chest = look for a QH blanket. For Weatherbeeta, that means looking for a "Style B", or a Rambo QH.Wayfarerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00666719531216701030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-14139222984090121032009-12-10T16:59:08.407-05:002009-12-10T16:59:08.407-05:00Both my old pony and my TB are horrible to find bl...Both my old pony and my TB are horrible to find blankets for. Through my skepticism, I tried Hugs and they worked perfectly. I had to return and re-order one for my pony because it was too short, but the one for my horse was <i>excellent</i>. <br />Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349419978032471376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-14137632540647691902009-12-10T16:49:06.929-05:002009-12-10T16:49:06.929-05:00Closed front blankets can be hard to find in the &...Closed front blankets can be hard to find in the "name brands" I go with. I have owned them, and they work for Harv. I think they're safer too -- the one Harv is wearing in the photo would be a real hazard once the elastic finally goes. He's in his new bankie now!<br /><br />Just in time for the cold weather...Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-18153448024551514342009-12-10T16:46:39.376-05:002009-12-10T16:46:39.376-05:00what about the ones with no buckles in the front. ...what about the ones with no buckles in the front. The slip over the head ones? It fits our rather large quarter horse very well, who has a low set neck.Golden the Pony Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230832980797448174noreply@blogger.com