Hey guys,
My horse’s main turnout blanket keeps freezing. Like that scene in Frozen when Anna falls in the river and her dress freezes? Like it gets all rigid and unbendable. It’s still soft and pliable on the inside, and still keeps him warm, but the outside layer is awful. I find it like this every other week it seems. I continue to bring it in over night (and put him in a couple layered ones) to dethaw and dry when this happens. I’ve had this blanket for a while now but I’m still hoping that I can keep using it as it’s a really nice coat. I’ve tried spray it with a camping waterproofing spray but to no avail. Is there anything I can do different? Or is it just time for a new blanket? Was really wanting to avoid dropping more $$$ on blankets.
Is it getting rained or snowed on? Any blanket will freeze if it’s wet enough and it’s cold enough. I usually put a turnout sheet on top if it’s supposed to be wet since the heavier blankets take longer to dry.
How is it getting wet? Is the horse sweating from the inside or getting rained/snowed on from the outside? If it’s rain/snow, then you need to re-waterproof it. You can take it to a blanket repair/laundry person and they can do it, or you can google (preferably google the manufacturer and see what they recommend).
I agree that it needs to be re-waterproofed, or throw a rainsheet on top of it. In order for it to be freezing like that, it must be absorbing water. Another thing to consider is how is it getting so wet? Is it possible that your horse is spending an unusual amount of time lying in the snow? If so, vet check may be required.
Is he outside all or most of the time? I’ve found that the waterproofing weathers and it fades. Years ago I started sending his blankets to a place that does wash, dry, repairs. They are picked up on Monday at a feed store and returned the next Monday. I tried waterproofing but the spray cans don’t do much.
[quote=“TheBlondieEquine, post:1, topic:768545, full:true”] I continue to bring it in over night (and put him in a couple layered ones) to dethaw and dry when this happens.
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If ‘dethaw’ something are you in fact freezing it?
Asking for a friend
We ended up spraying it with scotchgard and so far no further issues 
