Snowmageddon Day 2: The horse blankets that survived

Many of our horses came back into the barn soaked after about three hours in Day 2 of Snowmageddon 2013. Their turnout blankets and rain sheets were soaked through. Considering what horse people pay for blankets, you would expect better results. Oddly, it was not a case of popular name v. knockoff. Some big names failed as did a lesser-known model. I also think as blankets age, they lose their water repellency. Watch the video to see what our stable discovered during this crazy spring snow storm!

"PB" wears blanket that survived

 

Manure spreader buried in the snow.

 

This horse also wore one of the blankets that did well in Snowmageddon 2013. Watch the video to learn more.

 

Snow hangs over shed roofs in a big way.

 

This little guy loves being dry and close to the heated water.

 

Bonnie peeks out over stall door. She didn't enjoy getting soaked in her Weatherbeeta turnout blanket.

 

Hobbes watches, wishing he could go back out and play in the snow. He didn't seem to care whether he was blanketed. His off-brand rain sheet failed completely, leaving him soaked.

 

Kalvin with his Wal-Mart pencil carrier stall card holder. Kalvin's rain sheet failed, leaving him soaked, too. Watch the video to see the exact rain sheet.

 

Snow piled up against the barn. Let us hope we do not have to repeat this experience soon!