MiniTack by Kensington Canvas Blanket
This canvas blanket is perfect for spring and fall or for warmer winter areas. It's also excellent for clipped minis who are in a barn during early show season. It has a great fit and is almost impossible to get off, thanks to the double hook-and-loop belly band and leg straps. But the shell is not your traditional canvas – it's a durable 18-ounce heavyweight blend that incorporates a little polyester, resulting in better protection from the elements, and lightly lined with 80 grams of fiber fill for breathable warmth.
Features:
- Durable and breathable
- Closed front
- Darted rump
- Contoured top line
- Tail piece
- Shearling at withers
- Easy to clean – just throw in washer and hang to dry
Item Specifications:
Material:
18 oz. canvas blend with 70 Denier nylon liner
Fill:
80g hollow fiberfill
Weight:
Light
Measuring Instructions:
Stand your horse as square as possible, and measure from the center of chest around side of the body to the point of the horse's rump just before the tail. If your horse ends up measuring between sizes, always round up to the next size to ensure full coverage.
Washing Instructions:
To keep your blanket as comfortable as possible for your horse and to maximize the blanket's life, it is recommended that you clean your blanket annually. First, remove excess dirt from the outside of the blanket with a brush and hose. The blanket can then be washed either by hand, or on a delicate cycle with cool water in a commercial washer. Use only very mild soap. When the blanket has been washed, allow to drip dry and ensure that the blanket is thoroughly dry before storage. Do not put your horse's blanket in the dryer or wash with hot water. Do not store your horse's blanket if damp or wet.
Horses Turned Outside Without Shelter:
MiniTack by Kensington Blanket materials are designed to keep your horse dry. However, if your horse is turned out in a field without a run in shed or shelter during prolonged rain or heavy downpours, your horse may still get wet, especially in the neck and tail areas.
When using a blanket or sheet, it is critical to monitor the fluctuating climate and temperatures, even with a blanket that is waterproof and breathable. The wicking properties of a breathable blanket are designed to wick away normal body heat. When a blanket is too heavy, the heat and moisture cannot be wicked away fast enough, causing your horse to sweat. The temperature and the length of your horse’s coat will determine what weight of blanket you should use. For this reason, most people who choose to blanket horses have several articles of horse clothing that offer varying levels of warmth.