I have a 21 year old gelding that's in good conditionHe has doesn't have complete access to hay all day, only in the morning and around 5:00-9:00 (usually depends how fast he eats itHe has shelter available all dayLives outside no matter what weatherI ride him a lot as long as there's no ice, and he usually comes back sweatyI live in Iowa and we usually get lots of snow, cold, and windSo I was wondering what type of blanket to get himAlso any good websites to order fromThanks
I would make the batter according to the recipe and bake half of it in the pan, then turn the cake out of the pan and bake the restWhile the first half is in the oven, store the batter in a cool place-the fridge would probably be ok, but I'm not sure what kind of negative effects, if any, that may haveMaybe borrow a neighbor's cake pan? Or buy another one?
You could do one of two things1Buy another 10 inch pan 2Put the second half of the batter in the fridge and take out a few minutes before bakingAnother solution is to bake all the batter in one cake pan and oncee the cake is finished baking (and has cooled), cut it in half and you'll have two layersIt's actually a popular method.
I also like Schneider's and DoverState Line Tack is also goodSchneider's print catalogue contains a chart that shows you the appropriate temperature range for each weight of blanketIf he has a good winter coat and a shelter, he won't really need a blanket except, as you suggest, when he's potentially going to get chilled A weather proof and water-resistant outer layer is crucial, no matter the weightThe weight of the blanket needed varies with temperatureI have two winter weights, depending on temperature and wind chill(Too heavy and they will sweat under the blanket, which is also a problem) If you are only blanketing the horse for a few hours when he is ridden and still a little wet, I'd go with a ligher and very breathable blanket that you can pull off entirely once he's all the way dryIf he's been body-clipped or something and needs a blanket most of the time, then you will probably need to get at least two, one for the coldest weather and one for milder days (and no blanket at all on the sunny, warm days!)
Baking powder is a tricky thing, it is a dry acid and base together, the only reason they don't react together is because there is no moisture present, once you add moisture it is like adding baking soda (a base) to vinegar(an acid), you know what happens then, and you also know that this reaction happens quickly and ends quicklyWhen you add moisture to your baking powder, it will produce the gas bubbles that helps your cake be feathery and lightSo if you let the batter sit the batter will loose all those precious gassesInstead cook the whole thing in one pan, if that's all you haveThen cut it in half with either a 12 inch knife, or use fishing line, no fishing line grab some clean dental floss, pull it taught and carefully pull it throughIt would be better however if you could go out and buy another 10-inch pan and cook them simultaneously.
