Triangle Horse Blanket Services

05/04/2024

Did you know I can bag your blankets up in a different color of bags if you prefer. I am a big fan of re-use so use high quality eco-to-go bags for packing blankets. No matter if it's the small laundry bags or the larger tote bags I can get a variety of colors to match your personal preferences. My go-to is the navy blue but occasionally I use other colors if I have them, but I place regular orders all summer so can order in any color.
Just fire me a message if you would like to request one of these colors for your bags 😊

04/15/2024

The form was broken guys! So sorry! It should work again now 😃
https://forms.gle/5jiaVX9zEQ6n8Cwe9
This form is for both pick-up and drop off blankets 🐴

Horse Blanket Pick Up Request 2024

04/02/2024

Blanket pick-up runs have begun, If you are ready for a full pick up or just to send me your Heavies and mediums you are done with for the year and i can grab sheets when i bring them back later in the spring.
Fill out my blanket service request form to request a pick up to your home or barn.

https://forms.gle/5jiaVX9zEQ6n8Cwe9

Upcoming scheduled runs:
Wake Forest
April 2nd Wake Forest
April 3rd Hillsboro, Efland, Mebane
April 5th Siler city/ Cameron/ Southern Pines
April 6th Raleigh
April 8th Durham
April 19th Apex/ Fuquay Varina
April 26th Clayton, Garner, Princeton
May 1-7th Hurdle Mills
May 1-7th Holly Springs
Also accepting requests for pick ups later in the season, fill out the form and select time frame that works best for you 😄
Drop offs are also accepted any time at my place to the drop box by my driveway.
3582 Fletchers way in Stem NC 27581. Please clearly label your blankets with name, phone number, and services desired.

03/29/2024

Its finally Spring! Kind of...
Blanket pick-up runs have begun, If you are ready for a full pick up or just to send me your Heavies and mediums you are done with for the year and i can grab sheets when i bring them back later in the spring.
Fill out my blanket service request form to request a pick up to your home or barn. https://forms.gle/5jiaVX9zEQ6n8Cwe9
Upcoming scheduled runs:
Wake Forest
April 2nd Wake Forest
April 3rd Hillsboro, Efland, Mebane
April 5th Siler city/ Cameron
April 6th Raleigh
April 8th Durham
May 1-7th Hurdle Mills
May 1-7th Holly Springs
Also accepting requests for pick ups later in the season, fill out the form and select time frame that works best for you 😄
Drop offs are also accepted any time at my place to the drop box by my driveway.
3582 Fletchers way in Stem NC 27581. Please clearly label your blankets with name, phone number, and services desired.

03/14/2024

Blanket pick-up runs have begun, send me your Heavies and mediums you are done with for the year and i can grab sheets when i bring them back later in the spring. Fill out my pick-up form to request a pick up to your home or barn. https://forms.gle/RoRih4MCcWRMXGgh7
Upcoming scheduled runs:
March 15th -Wake Forest
March 18th -Hillsboro, Efland, Mebane
March 22nd- Apex
April 1-7th Raleigh, Durham
May 1-7th Hurdle Mills
May 1-7th Holly Springs
Also accepting requests for pick ups later in the season, fill out the form and select time frame that works best for you 😄
Drop offs are also accepted any time at my place to the drop box by my driveway.
3582 Fletchers way in Stem NC 27581. Please clearly label your blankets with name, phone number, and services desired.

03/07/2024

Happy Thursday!
Blanket pick ups are starting. If you have Fly sheets or heavies/mediums you would like to get out of the way now that warmer weather is starting get on my schedule early here:
https://forms.gle/RoRih4MCcWRMXGgh7
Upcoming scheduled runs:
March 15th -Wake Forest
March 18th -Hillsboro, Efland, Mebane
March 22nd- Apex
April 1-7th Raleigh, Durham
May 1-7th Hurdle Mills
May 1-7th Holly Springs
Also accepting requests for pick ups later in the season, fill out the form and select time frame that works best for you 😄

03/04/2024

Its officialy Mud season!
Blanket pick ups are being booked.
Upcoming scheduled runs:

March 8th -Wake Forest
March 11th -Hillsboro
March 15th - Efland Mebane

Fill out my handy form:
https://forms.gle/RoRih4MCcWRMXGgh7
or message me to schedule a pick up of your heavy and medium blankets as soon as you are done with them. I will get them cleaned, reproofed and repaired and return then when you are ready I will pick up your sheets.
Fly sheets are also being accepted now for cleaning and repair. If you get them to me now they will be completed well ahead of fly season!
This is the best way to insure you are well ahead of the summer crunch.
Customers who get their Heavy and Medium blankets to me in early spring will maintain their place in line as long as sheets are ready for pick up at time of return of Heavier blankets.
Fill out my online blanket form for 5% off Cleaning services
https://forms.gle/mk6VsqJrXNFKWEXw5

03/01/2024

Happy March everyone!
Mud season is here! We all get to come home from the barn covered in mud and horse hair as the warmer weather slowly arrives.
This means its time to think about getting your blankets out for cleaning.
I know its too early to let go of the sheets and for some horses its too early to let the mediums go but those heavies are pretty much done with. Also fly sheets, are they cleaned, repaired and ready for what will no doubt be another heavy fly season?
I have started spring pick ups and as they are booked I will add them to my page on the pinned pick up run post.
To be added to my list for pick up fill out this quick form:
https://forms.gle/RoRih4MCcWRMXGgh7
You can also message me or text me, Sapphira at 919-945-9560 to arrange for your pick up to get ahead of the summer crunch!

02/27/2024

Quarter sheets in many colors and sizes, check out my custom made page for currently available and custom ordered items for horses, dogs and riders 😁

02/24/2024

The Equestrian exchange is coming up fast!
If you would like items cleaned and returned in time for consignor drop-off you need to get them to me in the next week to give me time to get them done and returned to you. Please let me know that it is your intent to sell them there so I can prioritise getting them done for you ASAP.
Items I can clean and prepare for sale:
Blankets, coolers, fly sheets, fly masks, fly boots. I also can clean and treat leather items and in some cases some uncomplicated repairs to leather items as well.
I also have comforter bags that blankets can be packed into individually for nice sale presentation.

Equestrian Exchange tack sale is March 21-24,2024
4285 Trinity Road Holshouser building NCState Fairgounds
Raleigh NC 27607
Www.Equestrianexchange.com
Our website has all the detailed information about consigning / tagging and pricing your own items / shopping / schedule / whatever accept / forms of payment ( all plastic forms of payment have fee - cash best ) drop off and pick up times and more !
Bring our horse friends

02/24/2024

Let's talk Waterproofing 🌧
When you buy a new horse blanket it comes waterproof. What exactly does this entail?

A new horse blanket has two layers of waterproofing, internal and external. Internal waterproofing is built right into the fabric the blanket is made of before it is even shipped to the blanket maker. This layer is usually vinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane (PU), silicone elastomer, or fluoropolymers.
The interior layer if you look inside a blanket resembles a rubber layer on the underside of the fabric. The only real way to tell if this layer is worn out is when your blanket starts to get leaky to the interior lining or soaks through during rain. This layer is not something you can look at to inspect for wear as it is inside the blanket against the lining or fill. Next time your blanket gets a tear in it if you want to see this look at the underside of the external fabric.

The exterior of a new blanket is treated with an industrial grade spray type waterproof similar to the ones you can buy at your local sports store. This layer adds a light layer of waterproofing but it also serves to protect the fabric from extremes of heat and cold and UV damage as well as scrapes and excess wear in the first months of wear. This layer is not as strong as the interior layer and depending on the manufacturer lasts on average between 3 months and 2 years. The easiest way to tell if this layer is still intact on your blanket is if it beads when it gets wet. This layer is beneficial to replace because it helps to protect your blankets exterior fabric and interior waterproofing from UV rays which wear out a blanket over time. Your blanket care professional can help with renewing this layer. Each blanket care professional chooses their favorite method, I use Nikwax wash in waterproof on blankets that come to me. Some use the spray on waterproof spray. Both work in varying degrees but on a blanket where the interior layer is completely worn out none of these are going to stick very well.

Another thing that can unfortunately speed up the deterioration of this inner waterproofing layer is improper laundering techniques. Horse blankets need to be washed in blanket approved soap, never detergent. Some free and clear dish soaps work but your best bet is to buy an approved blanket wash if you are laundering yourself. Examples are Nikwax and Rambo wash. Your blanket often comes with a list of approved wash types in the paperwork that comes with it or on the manufacturer's website. Also blankets must be hung to air dry, never put your horse blankets in the dryer.

Unfortunately when the interior layer gives out there is not a way to replace it. This blanket is still useful as a blanket for dry weather and your blanket care person can waterproof the exterior to give it some resistance for light rain but at this point there is no way to truly make it fully waterproof again. Some other solutions for this situation is to use this blanket as an under layer on rainy days or even as an indoor or stable blanket only to prolong its usable life.

Many blanket companies have warranties that cover waterproofing failures and will replace the blanket if it has been shown to have been cared for appropriately. I will list a few here that I am aware of and please feel free to comment your experience with various companies so others can read and possibly make choices based on real experience with the various companies.

As far as my favorites for longevity based on doing this for 7 years now and seeing my clients blankets year after year here is my shortlist:
Schneiders -long lasting and stand behind their product if it does fail
Weatherbeeta -also very long lasting and stand behind their product
Riders/Northwind -long lasting and good customer service
Bucas - these blankets are darn near indestructible for many years. When they do give out it is usually total failure but most of my customers that own them have them for 8-10 years. This is what I invested in for my own horse. Has some very unique features I will discuss in another post.
Smartpak - Often stay waterproof 4+ years
These are just my personal favorites based on what I have seen while laundering 2000 a year and seeing the same ones come back year after year.

I hope this has been helpful, I have researched this to the best of my ability over a long stretch of time as I have wanted to make this post for a few years now. I am including pictures of healthy and failed waterproofing to illustrate the things I am talking about here.

WeatherBeeta Warranty
If the WeatherBeeta Turnout Blanket is found to have a fault in the outer shell fabric, the waterproofness, the breathability of the outer fabric, or other faulty materials or workmanship, within 3 years after the date of purchase from WeatherBeeta or an authorized WeatherBeeta retailer, WeatherBeeta will at its option, repair or replace the Turnout Blanket at no cost.

Schneiders Warranty
1 to 7 years depending on type of blanket purchased (Screenshot in post)
Hardware, straps, surcingle, assembly, waterproofing,

Bucas Warranty Bucas guarantees that products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years if you are in possession of the receipt.
Horsewear - Rambo, Rhino - does not apply to Amigo
We have such faith in our Aquatrans technology that we are prepared to guarantee that your turnout will remain waterproof and breathable for a minimum of 3 years. The unique number of your Rambo® / Rhino® MUST be included on the form to be eligible for the guarantee. This number is found on the inside of the front of the blanket.

02/02/2024

Happy Groundhog day 😄

01/28/2024

Almost done the next bonnet, little more bling to sew on and she will be ready to go.
Black and Blue 💙🩶💙

01/21/2024

How much show bonnet bling is too much? 🤔

01/18/2024

Been working hard to get some lovely equestrian themed items completed for sale. I have resurrected my FB craft site and I am posting them there on the regular so I do not spam my blanket customers here too much! If you are interested in seeing my Equestrian creations as they are completed please head on over to Blue Moose Creations and give me a like and a follow 😃

https://www.facebook.com/Gorillacrochet

All items there are available on Etsy, FB marketplace, and by just firing me a message anytime. If you have a custom request please do not hesitate to message me as I am happy to build your perfect bonnet or quarter sheet in the colors/patterns you want!

01/12/2024

Next handmade item i am offering for sale:
Handmade blue cotton mini horse bonnet. $36
Mini horse size.
3" between ears.
6" from base of ears to point on nose.
Made in cotton yarn, with real rhinestone chain and white braid sewn on. These bonnets are hand crocheted by me and I put a great deal of care into the construction of each one.
Also available for custom order any color you want in cotton or acrylic yarn, any size from mini to draft and donkey as well.

01/11/2024

Presenting...
Drumroll please....
Custom foal blankets now available from Triangle Horse Blanket Services.
This is my prototype model of a waterproof light turnout style newborn foal stable blanket. It has moisture wicking fleece lining and 40 Dernier Nylon Ripstop Fabric with waterproof PU coating to protect little one from windy cold days and light rain.
This foal blanket is adjustable size & velcro fastened at chest and belly to accommodate a rapidly growing foal.
Meaurements withers to tail 24"
Around chest 32" to 42"
Mid chest to butt 28"- 38" (could even be stretched to 40")
Asking $75 for this model, can be shipped or dropped off in the greater triangle area for $85.
Watch my page for other custom crafted equestrian items coming soon including foal saver stable blankets, quarter sheets, show bonnets, custom fly masks and other cool items!

01/10/2024

The Equestrian Exchange Tack Consignment Sale is coming up quickly! It will be here before you know it! If you want blankets and other items cleaned and repaired in time for the sale Please get them to me early as by the beginning of March I am often working pretty much full time and cannot drop everything to get to the ones for the sale. If you have blankets and tack (Yes I clean and can repair some types of tack as well) that you want cleaned and repaired and returned in time to get to the sale Please get them to me in February, by the 29th at the latest!

I’m going down this ROAD again w/ REMINDERS ! Tack consigned at the Equestrian Exchange sells best when CLEAN !
Used worn is ok - Must be as clean as possible. Be respectful !
Take a few extra minutes to wipe down, wash and mend items you are consigning . Horse items can become filthy … we stress this over and over AND Tagging policy must be followed. So many consignors tagged on paper copy paper last sale ( must used CARDSTOCK weight paper ) cardstock is thicker weight of paper required.
Only plastic cable zip ties accepted to attach reinforced tags to items - (no hay twine or ribbon or paper clips ) Don’t tape tags to clothing
Use masking painters tape for books.
Packing clear tape to reinforce hole punch and punch hole deep into cardstock tag. Use acceptable ink on your printer. If too light or streaked - bar code will not scan.
Remember … or goal is to S$LL your tack ! Tagging is so important . People are very visual when shopping .. make your items look presentable and clean, so they sell $.
Our check in and selling goes well when items properly tagged, good descriptions and fair pricing .. ALL details well explained on the website under bar code tagging
Happy “ TACK - TAGGING “
Any questions ? Check out our A&Q page on our website … Review our web site.

12/28/2023

I wish Happy New Year to all! I am away for a few days until the 2nd of January but after that I am running year round so can do pick ups on an as-needed basis. Repairs on site are also possible for most repairs that happen during the winter season, those that cannot be done on site are fairly quick turnaround this time of year.
New for 2024 pick-up's I have made a sign up sheet for pick ups. I will be getting everyone to fill this out so that I am not trying to juggle multiple points of contact (I get requests through both my business and personal FB, text, e-mail to two different addresses and phone calls...)
Makes my head spin and its too easy to miss someone 😓

Check it out!
Please fill out this pick up form to get on my pick up list
https://forms.gle/AARzNpuTz3zQR7ct5

11/17/2023

This beautiful boy in our yard this morning 🥰

10/25/2023

Sweater weather is here and soon it will be blanketing weather for the horses. If you do not have your blankets ready for winter text me. I am doing some pick up runs over the next few weeks as I have some late fall availability for quick turnaround of blankets. At this time its about 1-2 weeks for uncomplicated wash/waterproof. large or complicated repairs may take a bit longer.
Of course drop-off pick up service is always available and if you are dropping off and picking up turnaround is even faster as no waiting for next pick-up/delivery run.
Message here or text me at 919-945-9560 to get on the list for pick up.
My service also runs year round so never hesitate to fire me a message or text if there is any service you need through the winter months.

10/16/2023

Trying to get blankets to dry after the damp cloudy day we had yesterday and Mother Nature out here like "Feelin cute, maybe I will send some ominous looking clouds to rain on everything again" 😳🤦‍♀️🌥🌫

09/19/2023

Im so high tech. 🤣
Honestly one of the best business upgrades this year... easier to visualize which pick-up's/drop-offs are closest together 🤷‍♀️
Plus my huge map is super cool! 😊❤️🗺

07/30/2023

Good morning 😊
I hope you all have a wonderful day!

05/29/2023

I am thankful for all those who serve past present and future!
Wherever you are, I hope you all have a safe & meaningful Memorial Day!

05/21/2023

Almost time for Spring/summer programs to start. Runs are filling up quickly! Of course I always accept drop-offs to my place at 3582 Fletcher's Way in Stem as well. This is how my upcoming schedule looks as of this morning. I have requests for various areas that I will be adding to my schedule later today and will update the pinned schedule then. Remember to follow my page to get all the updates =)
May 22nd- wake forest- Full
May 23rd - Burlington
May 27th - Durham
May 28th - Apex & Pittsboro - Full
May 30th- Hillsboro - Full
June 2nd - Apex -Full
June 6th- Mebane - Full
June 9th- Louisburg
June 11th- Available
June 13th- Raleigh - Full
June 14th - Hillsboro- Full
June 20th- Available

05/17/2023

Love this about my wilderness workshop, look out any time of day and can usually see our resident herd of deer grazing happily 😊 Now if i could just get them to stop munching my roses 🤦‍♀️

05/13/2023

As someone who relies heavily on text to run my business and voice to text is a staple due to the fact I am usually elbow deep in water I have had some interesting failed texts. I saw this comic by and had to share as I am sure many of you have been there too.... Especially the first one, the number of times I have texted my husband to say Im leaving the bar now... 🤣

Pick ups going out weekly, these are the currently scheduled dates. Please test or pm if you would like to be added to an upcoming run.
Saph
919-945-9560

May 16th- Chapel Hill & Hillsboro
May 18th- Clayton, pine level, willow springs
May 23rd - Burlington
May 28th - Apex & Pittsboro
May 30th- Hillsboro
June 2nd - Roxboro
June 6th- Pittsboro & Saxapahaw
June 9th- Louisburg