Ona from AuSable Forks,NY
My Horse loves his new blanket. Color is great and the fit and strangth is awesome. I have brought Defender products before and will keep buying. Thank you for offering such a great product.
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
SDB from Virginia
I ordered two of these blankets for my 16.1 hand thoroughbred mare (size 81")and stocky 14.3 hand quarter horse gelding (size 75"). They were a great buy and have held up really well. No rips or tears this winter. The fit is good and the colors are bright. The blue is more of a periwinkle and the pink a raspberry color. My horses love them!
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
1pjtaylor from Lake Stevens, Washington
Wonderful, Non-Sweaty, Easy to Launder repeatedly, Last Well and Doesn't Rip Easily like lower quality sheets. :)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
KMiller from Auburn, PA
I have a stocky mare that had never worn a blanket before. I was worried how she would be with one since she is so hyper and still young. This blanket holds up to the galloping rearing bucking and pulling that my herd does. Even when she is rolling. Not one tear on it and brushes clean. I read that it was short on the sides which it is but it still has enough to cover her big belly :) This is a great blanket for a great price. The color is beautiful i have the solid plum :)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Sara from Culpeper, VA
This blanket has been awsome! It fit my mare perfectly and is super tough. She rolls everyday and this thing has stood its ground until just recently when it got the tiniest rip in the top. I would definatly recomend this blanket to anyone.
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Amy from Central, Idaho
This blanket barely goes past the sides of my slender Saddlebred mare. If I step back her abdomen is visible. This is not adequate for a winter environment. The blanket gives the appearance that the company is trying to cut costs by shorting the amount of fabric that should have been included hence cheating horse owners with a substandard product. I have not encountered this before with other blankets. Spend the extra dollars for a blanket that is a keeper.
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Erika from Lynden,WA
I have to say thought since it is so cheap the quality is not very good. If you have a horse that is hard on blankets, dont get it. My horse made at least 12 rips in it within the first 2 years. And the buckle in the front popped out and broke. Not very good quality.
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Carmen Grace from Lexington, SC
I absolutely LOVE this blanket. I hate how most blankets hang down further than I would like but, this blanket fits my horse perfectly. I ordered the blue paisley several weeks ago and was super glad when I got it out the box, that the white was more cream colored though the blue is some what purple, like the other reviews said. Also, I've watched my horse roll in the blanket and it stayed perfectly in place. It doesnt even look the slighest bit dirty! I just ordered a plum paisley one for my older mare. Due to the durability and affordability of this blanket I would recommend it to everyone!
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Linda Oz from Grantsville, UT
This blanket is a lighter weight than other 1200 denier blankets, and easy to maneuver. I love the snap on closures on the front as they are much easier to use than the buckles. I bought one of these 2 years ago and it has held up like new. I'm purchasing another one to replace a different brand that tore and lost leg straps. I highly recommend this blanket!
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Dr. R from Whitesboro, TX
I agree with many others that the blue, is NOT blue. Its closer to purple, or almost a cornflower-like color. That being said, I really don't care.
The fit of the blanket is great on my 16hh QH mare, although I am more inclined to like the European fits, and this is not. Zipper rolls constantly and the blanket rights itself back to almost neutral position. I have considered getting a similar blanket for my younger mare, but am concerned that the blanket would not cover my mare. The 81 on the 16hh horse looks like a short skirt, so I'm afraid on the 17hh horse there would be belly left uncovered.
I guess I will see how the blanket fits this time next year when the QH mare is pregnant.
I was originally going to buy a saxon, because I had at least heard of the brand before, but could not wait for them to come back in stock. I am not disappointed with the Defender.
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
wildkat from Ramona, CA
Both my friend at work and I bought this blanket for our horses; she has a 1000lb QH and I have an 1100lb TB.
POSITIVES: This blanket does fit well along the neck, shoulders, back and tail. And it is very warm on the top half of the horse.
NEGATIVES: This blanket was not long enough on the sides; both horses have at least 1 foot of their bellyies not covered at all, and the warm layer only comes down just below 1/2 way on their sides; the bottom portion is just like a sheet. The buckles can be difficult to unclasp as well.
OVERALL: If you have a VERY THIN horse this blanket would probably work quite well for you, but if you have a normal-sized-barreled horse then you probably won't be happy... even for the price.
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Samantha from MN
This is a very good blanket for the price. It fits my gelding better than any other that I have found. He always has trouble with blankets fitting on his shoulders. It seems to be well made and good quality. The only downfall is the color choice. I purchased the blue paisley and wow what a color. My gelding is very noticable in it. I would recommend this blanket.
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
rachael l from Portland, OR
I got the plum paisley one and I think it is adorable! My girl looks so freakin' cute in it. She's the envy of everyone at the barn. It pretty much looks exactly as pictured, so if you don't like paisley, go for the solid color. It feels well made and sturdy, and it is warm!
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
littlesis44 from Sapulpa, Ok
Just got this blanket today an immediately drove out and put it on my horse, it came in just in time because we are having our first freeze tonight! It is extremely warm and my horse (who has never had a blanket before, i just got him) loved it! with his winter coat and this he will be perfectly warm and snug!! the blue is more purply, and its a cream yellow under the paisley, not white. Yes it does look like an old grandma quilt, but its still not that ugly! I could care less as long as my horse is warm and happy!
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
FAHF from Davison, MI
I love the color and just wish they could make a smaller size for a large hard to fit size pony- perhaps 60-66". This is the best color out there for the ladies that like pink & purple!
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Sissy's mom from Buckland, MA
The plum paisley color in this blanket is one of the ugliest blankets I have seen. It looks like a bedspread. Unless you like pink and purple paisley bedspreads pass this color by. I am sure the plain colors are nice. The overall quality of the blanket itself was good. Just could not get over the color! My mare was not impressed either!
2 out of 8 found this review helpful
Nicole from Cali
I bought 3 of these for my horses. The fit is amazing (except on the one I ordered too big, but oh well.) The only problem I had was the "Royal" is really more of a purple. The pink is amazingly cute for a Bay mare. I got the solid colors and they're bright and vibrant. I would order again. LOVE them!
7 out of 7 found this review helpful