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I just bought another rainsheet from Jeffers--online--closeout on the 
Weatherbeeta--1280 denier Plaid sheet--probably cause the plaid is so ugly. 
For 77.00 + shipping , only took a week.

> From: "Jonni" <jonnij@xxxxxxxx>
> To: "Ridecamp" <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [RC]   Camping in the rain
> Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 20:22:05 -0600
>
> >>>I have a heavy blanket but it is not rain proof as she normally is in 
> the
> barn. Should I go and buy a rain sheet or just keep in her the trailer?<<<
>
> I have done both. If it is a  bad storm, pouring, heavy rain, I have loaded
> them in the trailer until the storm passes. Mine stand nice and quiet in 
> the
> trailer, but not all horses will. Many will paw and fuss if not used to it,
> and keep you awake. A good rain sheet is a wise investment, to have in your
> trailer all the time. I don't like any that are less than 1200 denier.
> Weatherbeeta makes a nice sheet, for about $90 that is a 1200 denier. They
> hold up well, and will keep the horse dry. If cold, you can put it on over 
> a
> warmer blanket, or blanket liner. If you are on a budget, you can go buy a
> plastic shower curtain. Then take some of those large black clips, that 
> hold
> stacks of paper together, and put the shower curtain over the horses
> blanket, and clip it on all around, on to the blanket at the edges, so it
> won't blow off. The horse will stay dry. BUT, remove if it warms up, as 
> they
> do not breathe, and the horse can get hot under it quickly. I also have 
> held
> on a shower curtain rain sheet, by placing over the horses blanket, then
> putting a very light weight fly sheet, over the shower curtain. No clips
> needed, and the sheet kept the shower curtain in place. The fly sheet gets
> wet, but who cares, as long as the horse stays dry. BUT, practice putting a
> big piece of plastic, or shower curtain on the horse before the ride. Some
> think it is a monster, and won't let you near them. We have tied to the
> trailer for years, and if the horse has plenty of food, and is kept as
> comfortable as possible, they do fine.  While mine get wet at home, they 
> can
> move more at home. I also like to keep them dry with a sheet, as it also
> keeps the mud off them, if they lay down in the middle of the night. Mud
> starting off under tack, is asking for a rub or sore.
>
> Jonni
>
>
>
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