Used alone or attached to a blanket, horse neck covers can significantly improve comfort and health. Tight and stiff neck muscles become nonexistent with Back on Track’s Mesh Neck Cover that reflects body heat back onto itself for soothing far infrared thermal warmth.
Put on an additional layer of protection with a Baker turnout blanket designed in your desired fabric type and color – custom-made just for you.
Winter
Winter horse neck covers provide your horse with comfort while being blanketed, adhering to their blanket’s D-rings for added coverage when temperatures drop and rainfall or snow occurs. They’re especially useful for show horses clipped for show work with naturally thin coats as well as older horses to prevent rubbing and protect their coat from dirt and grime during winter months.
Bit of Britain offers horse blanket hoods designed to fit snugly over our turnout sheets and blankets to provide your horse with extra coverage when temperatures drop and temperatures turn cold. Many hoods feature snaps or hook and loop systems for ease of attachment when it’s time to put on or remove blankets from our inventory, while some even feature snaps or hook and loop connections directly to our blankets for easy matching between the proper hood or neck cover and blanket when necessary.
Your horse may not require extra protection during winter if they live outdoors with a run-in shed, but if they are stabled for long periods or ride regularly in cold conditions, an extra layer of warmth might come in handy to keep the mane from becoming overgrown and fuzzy in colder months. Some neck covers even come equipped with special fabric designed to maintain show ring shine by reducing dust accumulation in their coat during wear time.
An excessively heavy blanket can lead a horse to overheat, sweat and become dehydrated quickly – an especially dangerous scenario for older, unathletic youth or those with naturally thin coats who find it hard to regulate their temperature. Overheating may result in respiratory illnesses as well as serious illnesses more easily contractable by horses wearing the blanket than they would without it; too-tight blanket hoods also pose the same pressure issues by changing circulation patterns and altering muscle shapes around their neck area.
Summer
Summer blankets for horses tend to be lighter in terms of material and temperature control. When additional protection from colder climates or insects that may not be covered by lighter blankets is required, such as from cold winds and biting insects that cannot be addressed with lighter materials, neck covers may provide greater coverage while maintaining your horse’s body temperature stability.
Horse neck covers provide additional winter protection by fitting over their entire bodies from ears to withers and featuring fleece lining for insulation and trapping heat while keeping skin warm, as well as having a tail flap that extends all the way to their tailbone to seal off wind and cold. When used together with sheets for maximum fly protection.
Petster offers horse blankets with matching neck pieces or hoods that securely connect using hook and loop or snaps, creating an integrated look and making it easier for barn staff to find matching combinations when required. This feature adds another level of convenience for horses who require blanketing when leaving their stalls at night or when out and about in inclement weather.
These neck pieces, known as hoods, come in various sizes and styles to fit over various blanket types. Some connect directly to a blanket at withers height through Velcro; others attach directly to dee-rings around wither area or through halter ties; they may feature regular neck rug-like closure and opening mechanisms as well as double buckle closure for more secure fit; they may even come equipped with shoulder gussets to allow more freedom of movement without rubs or bunching.
An alternative solution to blanket surcingles is a neck surcingle, which functions similarly but locks securely together using two metal pieces that interlock. This type of closure allows for more precise adjustments that prevent shifting – ideal for horses with long coats that move frequently!
Rain
Protecting your horse with a rain sheet with neck cover can protect him from getting wet in damp environments such as blankets that become saturated. Wet skin could open the door for diseases that flourish in damp conditions such as fungus or ringworm, leading to chill and discomfort for him.
These sheets are constructed of waterproof 320D polyester material and durable enough for regular use. With various colors and patterns available to select, as well as embroidery featuring barn names or horse names if desired, these lightweight sheets provide your horse with cooling in summer or fall weather.
Easy to put on and take off, these vests feature fasteners that snap together at the front like jacket fasteners. Many also include hook and loop closures at the wither and tail flap for secure fitting; many also come equipped with stirrup slits so they can be used under saddles.
Many blankets feature a V-front design, which sits higher over the shoulder and neck areas and comes together lower on the chest area, relieving some pressure points created from rubs when wearing blankets. Other models provide shoulder gussets to give greater freedom of movement for horses wearing blankets.
Some horse owners opt to combine a hood or neck cover with their stable blanket in order to offer extra protection from the cold and elements. This may be especially helpful for clipped horses requiring additional warmth while recovering from injury or illness, or show horses with thin coats who require an additional layer of insulation during turnout and between shows.
Other options for keeping horses warm and tidy at shows include lightweight fabric show sheets that offer thin layers of heat. Show-going riders often use these sheets ringside while waiting their class or going into the ring; alternatively they may keep horses clean and dry when hitching up to their hitching post or trailer during shows.
Sweat
A sweat horse neck cover can help your horse keep warm during winter training sessions while protecting their throat latch area and mane from snow or rain. They’re often attached to turnout blankets for optimal use during this type of training to keep both horse and rider warm and dry during workouts.
Horse neck sweats are used by trainers to chisel down fat accumulation in these areas and show more clearly defined muscles underneath. Sweat also aids endurance by helping horses work harder without becoming overheated during training sessions.
Sweats typically consist of heavy materials like neoprene or fleece designed to wick away moisture and prevent sweating, such as neoprene. You can wear these overnight to ensure your horse remains warm and dry during an intense workout session – some even come equipped with topicals that promote sweating for quick results!
Overheating horses can lead to dehydration and respiratory problems which will have serious repercussions on both their health and performance. When used too frequently or for extended periods, neck sweaters will only make your horse sweat and cause them to lose natural body heat, leading to dehydration and respiratory problems in turn. When necessary only use neck sweaters when absolutely necessary as too many will make him lose his natural heat source and possibly have negative health impacts on performance and wellbeing.
While most horse blankets provide adequate warmth for the back and sides, leaving only chest, neck and shoulder exposed to the elements. A neck cover provides additional protection, especially useful when clipped for showing, participating in intense workouts or older horses who have trouble controlling their temperature.
One Stop Equine Shop provides an assortment of horse neck covers and hoods to protect your horse during the coldest months of the year. Some can be attached directly to blankets or sheets and removed when not needed; others are designed to be worn solo – with plenty of styles and fill weight options to select from, you are sure to find an appropriate cover for your equine friend!