The sale started yesterday and goes until 9/27/09. I am glad I ordered mine although I'm kicking myself for cheaping out and not ordering a couple extra. Unfortunately my pocketbook isn't as deep as I'd like. I am also concerned about what this year's hay supply is going to cost so I didn't go overboard like I should have.
I wanted to get all the horses blankets for this winter. The Farmer's Almanac is calling for a "fridgid" winter so I want to be prepared. I've already bought some blankets here and there. I have enough to get everyone except the ponies blanketed if need be. But I still have to do some repairs.
I've never really blanketed much in the past but with the oldsters I'm finding that it's becoming a necessity. I never really blanketed until two winters ago when Ace colic'd. I've never had a horse colic before and I was worried that he would go down, get chilled, and not get back up. Unfortunately that's what happened to ol' Dictator. If I would have known then what I knew now I could have kept him around awhile longer.
I bought Bob his gigantic blanket last year when I noticed he was going down hill. I would rather he keep warm and focus on maintaining what little weight he could keep rather then spend it all staying warm. Rain is also my "delicate flower" so I found him a heavy weight blanket that should keep him toasty warm. I used it last year and it works perfect.
So knowing that this sale was a total blowout and that the prices were amazing, I figured I'd better get my order in before everything went out of stock. The problem was, I didn't know blanket sizes of anyone.
Since Mike had to work late I had to improvise. I pulled out a 78inch blanket and tossed it on everyone. I know it's not the correct way to measure but without two people, it was the best I could do.
I don't really think the younger horses need a blanket but I would rather have extras just in case. When I went to do chores, I was able to catch everyone but Dude. He's being a total pill. So I threw the blankets on everyone to measure. This was the first time Brego has ever had a blanket on. Zeke did ok too. I wasn't sure how he would handle it. I wasn't brave enough to try Maverick for some reason.
So really I only tried Zeke, Chaos, Brego, and King for blanket sizes. I'm guessing on the others. But if I have enough handly I can always swap out sizes.
When I went to get the URL below to post to this blog I noticed that the blankets I ordered last night at 9pm were completely sold out and removed from the page. I wanted to buy the first blanket shown on the website but they were out of the size that I wanted.
Not sure how long it will take before they arrive. The last time I ordered and had UPS ship, they left the package out in the rain and it got soaked. I'm h0ping for good weather so they don't leave it sitting in the rain, at the end of my driveway on the gravel road, or throw it so that it damages my personal property. Least to say I'm not impressed with UPS.
With the type of weather we've been having I'm glad that I have blankets on the way. I need to repair some of the others. I have a couple more but they aren't waterproof. I wish I would have bought extra but I need to save up money for the upcoming Sioux Falls Regional Livestock Horse Sale Oct 10th.
I'll have to blog about that sale too but until then. I figured I'd give everyone the link so if you need to order blankets, do it now! I saved a LOT of money. Every blanket was $34.00. There were some that were originally almost $200.00 and they were being sold for $34. I'm sure it's all discontinued blankets but still. A blanket is a blanket. And a cheap good quality blanket is better than an expensive good quality blanket that may only last one season! So hurry up and order before the blankets are all gone.
The pics shown are from the website. I think I might have ordered the blanket shown in purple. I don't know how. It's all a blur. I just know I have blankets on the brain... er I mean... blankets on the way.
If there are any left, I may break down and buy one or two more. Who says you need money to be happy. I have horses!
Jeffers Equine
http://www.jeffersequine.com/ssc/default.asp?CID=1&mscssid=19EMPDAM360X8L9NE509QPVXTTPH92RD
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