Me: “Hey! Miele makes a washing machine specifically for horse blankets.”
Siggy other: “The answer is no. Now you want accessories for your accessories and you don’t even have the horse yet.”
Snort.
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That would be a no for me, too - and I have horses.
“The more things you’ve got, the more they’ve got you.”
I don’t want more crap to have to store and repair lol
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I do have a washing machine specifically for animal stuff. I just so happen to have a house that was already plumbed for 2 laundry areas, so it makes sense. Pre-owned washers aren’t terribly expensive. I throw blankets and all sorts of stuff in mine and the main washer stays clean and hair free.
My husband is happy that I am happy. We both wish it hadn’t got to be so expensive, but there you are. I do try to keep my barn hours reasonable but because we had them at home for many years, he understands the realities of horse care.
Hes a bit of a rock star really. It helps that he has an absorbing hobby, too. He sings. I go to his concerts and various other musical events that I probably wouldn’t go to alone, and he comes to clinics and shows to video and generally be charming.
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SO and I aren’t home owners, but if we were and we could afford a separate washer for blankets and had the space/hookups for it, it would be a nonissue.
I’m very transparent about the cost of all of the things, and he’s always 100% supportive and regularly asks how “the big red boy” is doing, and he’s also fully convinced I don’t give my horse enough treats 
In his mind, there should be a neverending stream of peppermints going into my horse’s mouth.
He would never in a million years tell me “no” about something I’m so passionate about and that’s so important to me.
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So I have my own barn and have my own washing machine/dryer for animal things.
But I moved the old appliances from the house into the barn and got fancy stuff for the house.
My husband is pretty tolerant, but it is my money paying for horse stuff so if he doesn’t like it, he knows where the door is.
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Laundry aside, my own Total City guy DH started riding at age 56, got his own horse at 64 & was low-level Eventing w/me at 70.
So, Uber-tolerant 
He never objected to horse laundry going into the same W/D we had for our clothes.
Back on topic:
I had just bought a new Washer when I moved to my farm & brought that with me.
I used the older machine already in the house for horse laundry.
When the newer machine died about 5yrs ago, I did all laundry in the older one.
Old dryer gave it up this Summer, so I replaced with a new set.
Still have the old washer “in case”.
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I had to replace a busted pump on my LG front-loader. The thing had been smelling bad, too. The part was 30 bucks. I enjoy tinkering and with the help of a YouTube video I got it done. The old pump was full of dog hair, from the late, great greyhound. So this is why the washer was kind of smelly, too.
I resolved at that moment that should we get another doggie, or should I return to horses, no animal stuff in the washer.
The local commercial laundries have never, I’m certain, run into someone with a load of horsey stuff. I should be good for at least several trips until the dreaded NO HORSE BLANKETS sign is posted.
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My DH is currently feeding the herd of four and the barn cats as 11/1 shoulder surgery confirmed me to six weeks of house arrest. He does walk me to the barn in the afternoon to supervise his afternoon feeding. We had one with thrush that had to be treated for five days. It was the one horse in the barn that holds his feet up at a verbal cue. DH was able to successfully apply medication. So guess I am saying my SO is more than tolerant–he is supportive!
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My husband plays golf.
Considering that my reaction to his purchase of several custom clubs was a shrug, and he felt the need to tell me the cost several times to make sure I had heard and understood, I think he’s pretty satisfied with my choice of sport. (I had just purchased a new-to-me saddle not long before this conversation. Good equipment costs, and then it lasts.)
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He has been a Prince 
amongst men!
Could Santa watching have been a factor?
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My husband did all the horse care when we had three at home. He wasn’t that into riding, but he would email me with cute things the horses did when I was at work. He washed all the blankets by hanging on the clothesline and using the hose and a sponge.
When I was boarding our last horse and the horse had a meltdown one night, DH didn’t even ask me if I wanted him to go to the barn with me. He just got out of bed and got ready to go. I really appreciated his support as we didn’t know what we were facing. We got the horse settled and got back home at one am. Never a complaint from DH.
To me, that all far exceeds tolerant and is very supportive.
Rebecca
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Mine is very tolerant and indulgent and has long ago not questioned how many animals we have. I’ve had 31 years to get him used to it, though.
I try not to abuse his good nature and am as frugal as possible.
I don’t have " horse laundry" so that helps.
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20+ years ago he balked at the idea that my best horse might need oral surgery to the tune of 2K. Happily he didn’t need it, but I was shocked at his attitude (we could afford it, BTW).
This week I bought a pricey nebulizer ($1100) and he didn’t bat an eye. “Cheaper than a new horse, makes sense.”
Good BOIE, Mr. M. Well done.
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I’m actually surprised that he doesn’t complain about my washing saddle pads and light horse blankets. If they are really yucky, I pressure wash them outside. I would love a separate oversize machine that could do the heavyweight 84" blankets or like five saddle pads at a time though.
And when I was buying custom dressage boots, he said “the exchange rate is so good you should buy two!”
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We have a very simple arrangement; we split the household expenses, he pays for his hobbies and I pay for mine. No “tolerance” required.
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I’ve not had horses for some years now.
I do breed, train & compete with my GSDs though. I also travel for the occasional week long training seminar throughout the year.
Hubby plays hockey… enough said.
As long as it doesn’t interfere with paying bills, neither of us complain about the others hobby & support each other.
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The mostly saintly and tolerant I could wish for! Honestly he is amazing 
He had 2 cats and lived in a city when we met, we now live on a farm at the other side of the country, run a yard, have 3 dogs and 16 horses to care for. He still has to commute weekly to the city at the other side of the country 
He loves the countryside, has made great friends here, loves playing with the big boys toys like tractors and diggers we need to run this place and he gets to head off and see his other mates and do petrol head stuff when he’s at work, so win-win!
I can use the (brand new!) Miele washer for pads & girths, but I have to use wash bags for them, hard no on rugs, I use a local service for those…
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Me and him, we’s like peas and carrots
Seriously though his sport and my sport(s) are both ones that seem to require a lot of support and are expensive. The hardest part is trying to not schedule over-lapping training time and/or competitions. I go to his adventure races if I can and crew for him- do all the driving, have food and stuff ready for him, take care of logistics, etc. In turn, he’ll go to endurance races and ultras with me, set up tents, feed horses, carry ten tons of equipment. Last weekend, I did my first attempt at 100K Ultra and had to drop out at 70K after hurting myself- my DH not only crewed for me having whatever I needed to immediately hand to me as I passed each lap, he did all the set up and take down of the crew area himself, drove the 8 hours home and made me special food for post race.
If I thought I needed a horse blanket washer, not only would he go get it for me, he’d install it too.
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Over the years, the SO has had some funny moments in regards to horses…
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He purposely wears sandals sometimes to the barn to avoid getting to close. He knows days I truly need his help (shows, etc) he wears proper shoes. If he’s just coming to watch… “sorry dear, don’t want to get stepped on”
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Bought my saddle brand new. $6500. Paid half up front. Saddle arrives, I head to the barn to pick up and pay the balance. “How much do you owe? Do you need money??”. This one was HILARIOUS. I was quite indignant - of course I had the money! About half way to the barn I clued in that I missed a golden opportunity to have him foot the bill for my tack. Oops!
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“How much do you even pay in board?”. This was seven years into horse ownership. He had no clue.
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Purchased a second horse. Kind of downplayed I was looking for another. Told a little white lie that I was going to check out for a girlfriend. Came home… told him I was going to buy her. He was upset but ONLY because he thought I was undercutting my friend who wanted her (not even remotely the case). After confirming over and over she wasn’t what my friend was looking for I got the shoulder shrug and his blessing. My friend got QUITE the chuckle out of this one!
I think I hit the horse husband jackpot!
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