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TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF THE RIGHT BLANKET WEIGHT!

Take the guesswork out of choosing the correct blanket weight for your particular horse or pony. Use our handy Horse Blanket Weight Calculator to see which blanket weight will work best for your horse. It takes into account temperature as well as the specific needs of your horse.

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Horse Blanket Weight Calculator

Enter your temperature and tell us about your horse — we'll recommend the right blanket weight

60° 30° -20°
Current Temperature
40°F
-20°F 60°F
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Recommended Blanket
Light Sheet
0–100g fill
A light sheet offers wind and rain protection without overheating.
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🧥 All Blanket Weights
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No Blanket
Above 50°F
0g
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Light Sheet
40–50°F
0–100g
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Medium Weight
25–40°F
150–250g
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Heavy Weight
10–25°F
300–400g
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Extra Heavy
Below 10°F
400g+
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🔧 Adjust for Your Horse
Horse is Clipped Clipped coats lose body heat faster — shifts recommendation by 10–15°F equivalent
Has Shelter Access A well-sheltered horse can often go one weight lighter than the base recommendation
Senior or Underweight Older horses and those in poor condition struggle to hold body heat — go heavier
Thin-Skinned Breed Thoroughbreds, Arabians & fine-boned warmbloods often need a weight heavier than the standard chart
💡 When in doubt, go heavier. An overheated horse will sweat and can self-regulate by moving around — a horse that's too cold cannot warm itself as easily. Check under the blanket each morning and adjust as the forecast changes.
📊 Quick Reference Chart
Temperature Unclipped Horse Clipped Horse
50°F+ (10°C+) No blanket needed Light sheet (0–100g)
40–50°F (4–10°C) Light sheet optional Light-Medium (100–200g)
25–40°F (-4–4°C) Light sheet (0–100g) Medium weight (200–250g)
10–25°F (-12 to -4°C) Medium weight (150–250g) Heavy weight (300–400g)
Below 10°F (below -12°C) Heavy weight (300–400g) Extra heavy (400g+) or layer
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