So, I wasn't imagining it, November this year was exceptionally difficult to deal with. It wasn't just rain every day, either, it was RAIN. And wind. I really struggled with getting rides in. This past week was no exception, particularly as the indoor arena was closed Friday/Saturday for a public event, and the outdoor really needs 24hrs to drain. Obviously the forested trails are a no go in storms too, we don't need any trees or branches falling on us. So, instead of riding as much as I'd like, I spend too much money on bedding and rainsheets for B. Just like human rain gear, I've come to the conclusion there simply is no waterproof blanket that can handle our weather on a consistent basis. B's developed a bit of a skin funk from the last time her blanket leaked, which is of course incredibly frustrating
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In good news the "Twister" blanket is 30 days in and still adequate, in bad news I needed to wash it, which brings us to a quick review:
Impromptu review: Dry Guy Waterproofing helped B's blankets, but didn't return them to 100% effectiveness. It did help though, so for the price (about $5 worth per blanket), it might still be worth it to you if you're looking for something to prolong the life of an otherwise good blanket.
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| Only rainwear that actually keeps you dry all day. Too bad it's not suitable for riding or horse blankets :) |
Finally, in the best news of all, its Sunday and the SUN IS SHINING! I'm off for a ride!
We've had a lot of rain too but not quite as bad as you. I'm lucky in that my ring drains quickly, only needing a few hours when it's really bad. That stuff sounds interesting
ReplyDeleteOur ring used to be amazing, but it's due for some work, I think. For the price (free!) I'll never complain, but lately at least half of it has standing water in the rain and I feel like riding in it is just making the footing worse.
DeleteYeah, plenty of rain on the coast.
ReplyDeleteSo much!
DeleteI LOVE that blanket!
ReplyDeletefound it cheap at www.greenhawk.com!
Deleteugh sooo much rain :( i feel like i grew gills just reading this
ReplyDeleteWe went from record braking rain in the spring, to record heat and drought all summer and fall, and now back to record rain. 2017 is messed up!
Deletethat is a lot of rain. And I agree no matter the sheet or blanket with downpours SOME wet gets thru no matter where it sneaks through. She may be even more adorable in that blanket :) HA SO CUTE AND BRIGHT! I hope you had a fantastic ride on Sunday! :)
ReplyDeleteThe blanket was actually a mistake - it was folded in the bag such that I thought it was solid turquoise until I got it home and pulled it out of the package. I love it through!
DeleteThat blanket is so cute!
ReplyDeletePonies can wear anything and get away with it
DeleteWe finally got a sunny say on Sunday too!!! I went riding as well :)
ReplyDeleteYay! Here's hoping we get a few more non-rainy days!
DeleteWow, that's a TON of rain. Some of it (not all of it!) would definitely be welcome here in NC, though. I love her blanket!
ReplyDeleteIf only there was a way to share the rain, lol
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