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When should I start blanketing my horse?

I have a quarter horse and a thoroughbred and I'm not sure when I should start putting on their sheets and blanketsThey both have medium coats and I keep them both inside at nightIts been around 60 degrees in the day and 40 degrees in the nightWhat temperature should I put on their sheets and what temperature should I put on their heavy winter coats? Thanks!

Answer:

From SmartPak's website: Approximate Temperature Guide 45° F – Not clipped: no blanket; Clipped: light weight blanket 35° F – Not clipped: light weight blanket; Clipped: medium weight blanket 25° F – Not clipped: medium weight blanket; Clipped: heavy weight blanket 15° F – Not clipped: heavy weight blanket + hood; Clipped: heavy weight blanket, liner + hood Below 10°F, Heavy weight blanket, liner + hood for all; add polar fleece for clipped EDIT: I'm not giving my opinion on blanketing or not blanketing horses; your decision is yours aloneSo I'm not advocating for blanketing, and I'm also not saying DON'T blanketThere's a time and place for everything, and hey - your horses may need it:)
Input 50 kw output 4 10 40 kw Efficiency (40/50) 100 80 % ANSWER

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