Equine Tack Repairs

01/07/2025

This 82 inch, 100g, insulated rainsheet/ light winter turnout was in brand new condition except for the chest flaps. The lining, nylon ballistic exterior and batting all needed replacing/ patching. The repair turned out well and my client will be overjoyed. Every brand of blanket has at least one great feature but Shedrows have 4 in my opinion. The deep gussets properly situated over the front legs, the webbing sewn over all the seams, on certain models the belly strap webbing that wraps over the back and the high neck. I rarely have to repair torn Shedrow gussets simply because the fit and flex how they should and I rarely have to repair torn belly straps on the models that wrap over the back simply because of the even distribution of force. Any blanket that has webbing sewn over all the seams is a blanket that will stand the test of time. As per usual I am busy but I think every blanket repair business in Strathcona County is busy.

09/28/2024

I made a merlot coloured ( my cutting table lighting is bright so colours in my photos are always washed out) Weatherbeeta replica , 54 inch wide, 220g , 1200 denier with rip stop lining neck today. My necks are strong and fit well. They are reinforced where they need to be and are easily altered to fit those hard to fit ponies and horses. All my necks have a throat strap closure flap to prevent opening and all my necks come with stays that stop the back of the necks from flipping up in the wind. I can replicate any type of neck to blanket anchors and I can make any form of throat closure . Any size, any weight and several colour choices. Contact for pricing.

09/17/2024

I have a love/hate relationship with textilene flysheets. When they are new they are fantastic. Every time the horse moves ,the heavy weave chases the bugs off. They release heat like nobodies business and sit well on a horse. They are mould proof and mice dont tend to chew on them.

But…here’s my issues .
The sun breaks down the fibers and the fibers become hard and poke/ scratch the horse who inturn rolls or rubs to alleviate the annoyance.
When the fibers break from rubbing, biting, barbed wire, branches, nails, feed bunks, etc the fibers again have a stiff core and become pokey, scratchy, itchy etal and the destruction begins.
The weave has slipping room to flex but if the flexing becomes to open that spot becomes snagged on whatever and the destruction begins.
So if you have a textilene flysheet and it has holes, place a piece of duct tape on the INSIDE of the blanket AND on the outside and repair it as soon as possible. Do not store it where the sun gets to it through a window and dont hang them if there are cats around. Cats LOVE to hang and swing on textilene.
Thats my rant for the day.

09/11/2024

Quite easy to spot my repairs as opposed to someone elses. I try so hard to colour match thread and fabric but sometimes all you can do is anything but use lime green thread on a navy blue blanket.

08/09/2024

It has been awhile since I’ve posted any of my repairs. No fear, I am still at it. This is an older sheet but because the owner has taken care of it and stored it properly ( washed, dried , out of the sun and away from mice and cats ( cats claw blankets just like they claw your sofa )) it has many more years in it. It helps that this horse’s paddock mates are not blanket destroyers.

04/08/2024

Don’t forget to protect your horses eyes during the eclipse. I am cross posting this so I can spread the word.

04/07/2024

This clients ,Professional Choice ,skid/ protection boots were still in excellent shape considering just how often they are used . All 3 sets he gave me to wash and repair needed new hook velcro tabs replaced and the wear tears reinforced. We’ll see just how long they will last. I had no white velcro nor grey or white leather so with any luck the marvellous washing job will distract him from noticing. Doubt it.

03/22/2024

Yikes !!! This new 72 inch, 150g Bucas Irish Turnout fell victim to badgers, a lawnmower or a horror movie slasher. The exterior still looks perfect and new with only one 1/4 inch hole but the interior was SHREDDED. I took it right part and replaced the batting and lining without shrinking it in length or width . Jess will be very pleased.

03/17/2024

Paddock mates kept opening the neck and chest… they wont be now. Amigo’s chest disc closure is a great method of closure but it is not strong.

02/27/2024

This Weatherbeeta 250g medium sized neck has been around for quite a while and because the owner has taken very good care of it and stored it away properly, it’s in very good shape except for the insulation . Wow, the insulation was stringy, weak and full of holes and lumps . I took it all apart , sewed in some new batting ( insulation) , stitched it back together and it’ll be good to go for many more winters. Its a more affordable way to stretch your equine budget for sure.

02/24/2024

I FINALLY remembered to take an after photo. Cutting back necks is a great solution to mane rubbing and ill fitting blankets that slide back. Don’t pack your winters away just yet, we are still in for some cold nights.

01/12/2024

12/31/2023

Nothing works better to stop your horses from unhooking their belly straps than a Strap Flap. Crazy easy to use and to install. Loose fitting belly and leg straps are a great way for your horse to get hung up on something, freak out and destory a blanket not to mention the impending blanket shyness from the ordeal. Loose blanket straps also do not keep the blanket fitting like it should and thus it will slide off to one side or creep forwards or backwards. Snug up those straps to prevent damage.