11/13/2026
Sweater weather season is upon us! A friendly reminder to check that your horse is dry before adding a sheet or blanket to avoid creating a heated, damp environment where bacteria and fungus can grow. In the average horse, prolonged skin saturation without drying weakens the outermost layer of the skin, enabling infection. If you are going to cover your clipped or immune-compromised horse, please do so before the precipitation starts or keep them stabled.
*Special Note: If your horse is blanketed too heavily, they may start sweating, resulting in the hot, damp environment you were trying to avoid! Check your horse often for signs of sweating or rubs from improper fit.*
