American Saddlery
The Horse Blanket
The horse blanket has been around for many years. As long as cowboys and Indians have existed, so has the use of the horse blanket. A welcome addition to any true-blue western cowboy’s stock of horse paraphernalia, the horse blanket can be useful and pleasing to the eye as well.
Most story books about horses and cowboys or Indians will include a reference to or a picture of a horse blanket. It is also a work of art for collectors and to western museums.
Where to buy a horse blanket is not a problem as there are so many outlets available both online and in the ‘real’ world, so to speak. A selection could be as close as your local feed store. Many magazines that advertise western or Indian related items will carry horse blankets. Some of the bigger, well-known flea markets also are sure to have someone dealing in horse blankets. Some of the companies that sell western items and equipment are American Saddlery, Cottage Craft, Classic Equine, Horsewear, and Cowboy Brand.
A horse blanket was used in the Wild West days of gun fighting, in theaters with plays about western days, in farms and ranches around the globe. Soldiers who fought wars on horseback used the horse blanket. There are rodeos across the United States, and you won’t see a rodeo without seeing a horse blanket. It is well-known to people who don’t even ride horses. You can find them sold at travel stops and tourist stores, although some may only be decorative and less functional to the real cowboy or cowgirl. A restaurant that advertises steak as one of its main attractions might have a statue on display with a horse and its trusty blanket.
The fibers in a good horse blanket will wick away the sweat from the horse’s back. Cooler blankets help keep the horse comfortable while they wait in the heat of the sun or in a hot building, such as an auction building or a barn with poor airflow. The horse blanket is easy to care for and only looks better as it ages, although excessive wear will merit replacement for your horse’s benefit. A torn or holey blanket is sure to have less ability to do what it is meant to do.
The horse blanket is a staple for the hard-core cowboy or frequent rider. It is a help to ranch hands when they have to stay out in the weather during round-ups of livestock. Even if the horse doesn’t need the blanket, the rider might. It makes a nice pallet to shield the rider from the ground should they spend a night by the campfire! It’s certain to pad the head better than a rock should a nap be necessary during work breaks. It may even be used as a changing curtain should a lady rider or work hand be mixed among the men folk! (No peaking, fellows!) You could place it under your basket and dinnerware to protect your picnic from the insects crawling around by spreading it over the ground or a nearby rock while you eat.
Jerrell Zorns writes for UniformHaven.com which sells dickies scrubs, cherokee scrub top and lab coats as well as a host of other items.
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