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lovesfortune
11-21-2008, 06:42 AM
Finally got to sneak out and take some quick pics of the horses and their new blankets.

Yesterday was their first FULL day with them on and aside from a small shivering problem with Norman for a bit (thanks Vick and WB!) they seem to be doing quite well in them.

I'm SO HAPPY that I got them, and just in time, as it's been in the teens here not including the windchill.

Hi mom, what are you doing?
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj14/lovesfortune/brr001.jpg

Norman in his red
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj14/lovesfortune/brr003.jpg

Booty in purple
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj14/lovesfortune/brr002.jpg
WashingtonBay
11-21-2008, 06:47 AM
Is he a little more snug in his rug this morning?

It's sure good you had it. If he was cold in the blanket, he'd have been much worse off without it, don't you think?
lovesfortune
11-21-2008, 06:51 AM
Is he a little more snug in his rug this morning?


Okay, since it's early and my mind isn't working. :huh: Is this a question? or are you saying he's more comfy in it this morning? do you think it looks better in the front than the previous pictures?

I am VERY happy that I got them. VERY happy!
vicklynn
11-21-2008, 06:52 AM
They look good, so handsome in their new rugs!! Hope Norman is adjusting and his neck isnt chilly. He doing better with that?
How are those top straps. I know we talked about it. It looks like you may want to snug it up a notch though.
WB, what do you see with that?
WashingtonBay
11-21-2008, 06:54 AM
You know the phrase.... "Snug as a bug in a rug" - I mean snug as in cozy and warm, not snug in a bad way! :)
lovesfortune
11-21-2008, 06:57 AM
LOL. that's what I *thought* but then again... I never know. And I know you would tell me if it looked too snug.

Thoughts on the neck? I see what Vick is saying on Norman.. should I snug it up a bit on the top strap?
IrisGreen
11-21-2008, 06:57 AM
Aww, they look good in the new blankies :) I like how you got them two different colors:)
WashingtonBay
11-21-2008, 07:00 AM
How are those top straps. I know we talked about it. It looks like you may want to snug it up a notch though.

You mean in the neck? I think they were tight, and we even talked about how to make an extension for them. But... and it's hard to tell for sure, it doesn't look as tight around the neck and shoulder as it was. It could be it's stretching and loosening up a little with wear. That would be good.

Those blankets do fit a little funny, I know she messed with them awhile and they still didn't seem right. They're made for a horse who is shaped like a weiner dog, I think. They're very long in the body, but not very 'deep' for their length. And a pretty skinny neck hole.
lovesfortune
11-21-2008, 07:07 AM
Okay. I think they are stretching. I think they look better than the first night. Those pictures just looked not right.

They might be made for horses that are IN SHAPE. Lol. Not round.
WashingtonBay
11-21-2008, 07:09 AM
Heh...

I think they look better too. Looser in the shoulder, the gussets look more 'relaxed' now.

Go out and feel and see, but I probably wouldn't tighten it yet, you don't need it tight there, you want them to be able to move freely without feeling bound in it.
lovesfortune
11-21-2008, 07:12 AM
Oh and no poop so far on the backs, so the length is alright for now.

I'll go out and check again in a little bit when the kids are occupied. Oh and they LOVED the hot mash last night. LOVED it. It was pretty soupy, but they gobbled it up.
carla
11-21-2008, 07:24 AM
Great! I saw the title and was hoping Norman would have his "signature red" on!! They're so sweet all bundled up! :D
WashingtonBay
11-21-2008, 07:26 AM
Oh and no poop so far on the backs, so the length is alright for now.

I'll go out and check again in a little bit when the kids are occupied. Oh and they LOVED the hot mash last night. LOVED it. It was pretty soupy, but they gobbled it up.

Good. Mine LOVE hot mash when it's shivery :D
vicklynn
11-21-2008, 07:37 AM
You mean in the neck? I think they were tight, and we even talked about how to make an extension for them. But... and it's hard to tell for sure, it doesn't look as tight around the neck and shoulder as it was. It could be it's stretching and loosening up a little with wear. That would be good.

Those blankets do fit a little funny, I know she messed with them awhile and they still didn't seem right. They're made for a horse who is shaped like a weiner dog, I think. They're very long in the body, but not very 'deep' for their length. And a pretty skinny neck hole.

I agree. Long in length, and not in depth, small neck.
I hope they stretch some more.
I know it was pretty tight around the neck in the beginning, Im glad its not so much now.
Loves, you will know when to tighten it up, just keep the wind pipe free hon.
Love the colors!! Glad they are keeping the ponies warm!
lovesfortune
11-21-2008, 07:41 AM
Sometimes it's so much stress! I just get comfortable with having two horses... then I add blankets to the mix. :) Then a whole new round of questions and checking and rechecking again and again!

But I'm learning so much!! And I learned how to make a mean hot mash..which makes me pretty popular with the horses. ;)
Dakota Sunrise
11-21-2008, 08:07 AM
Awe they look so cute!:D
WP~Paint
11-21-2008, 08:45 AM
They look good in those! I like the colors for them also!
Gypsy Rose
11-21-2008, 08:50 AM
They definitely look cute in their blankets!
Remali
11-21-2008, 08:52 AM
They look nice on them, with yesterday's wind I bet the horses were nice and toasty in the new blankets, it was c-c-c-cold last nite!
jeezitsjacki
11-21-2008, 09:23 AM
aww they look great, I love the purple one
lovesfortune
11-21-2008, 10:39 AM
Spoke too soon. Poop on the back. :doh: So now what?
WashingtonBay
11-21-2008, 11:16 AM
Like how bad? To some degree, it's an outside blanket. They're going to get dirty. You can wait till it dries, or freezes and just chip it off if it's too cold to hose it.

But if the blankets are really so long that they can't get the blanket out of the way, it's something of a mess.

Is there any chance you know someone with a heavy duty sewing machine? Tack shop or blanket repair?
lovesfortune
11-21-2008, 11:20 AM
My mother in law has one I think. She does upholstery and works with leather, etc.? She also loves to sew. Is it possible to have her shorten them?

It's not awful. I had to really look to see it. It's on both of theirs, a bit on both sides.
WashingtonBay
11-21-2008, 11:29 AM
OK - that happens. I wouldn't worry about it. I'll sometimes brush the blankets with a stiff horse brush, but lots of times, it solves itself.

That's what I was wondering. They're too long, and it's too late to take them back, so what about cutting them shorter.
pandorasmom
11-21-2008, 11:50 AM
Your two are adorable in their blankets!! I think they fit them perfect. :)
FatSpottedAppy
11-21-2008, 01:15 PM
They look so adorable in their new blankets. :D Pretty horses you have.
lovesfortune
11-21-2008, 01:26 PM
Hmmm... I'll have to have her come and take a look and see what she thinks.
FoxFireEMT
11-21-2008, 01:28 PM
cute pictures!!! Thanks 4 sharing.