Rated 5 out of
5
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saslar3456 from
Great quality!
I just bought this and I absolutely love it! It fits my funny size Arab wonderfully when most blanket don’t!
Date published: 2021-12-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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Hannah from
Love this blanket. Absolutely worth the price and it fits my horse great
Date published: 2021-12-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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Fit2event from
great quality
Very nice blanket and the material seems very sturdy. Love the one-piece neck so no air gets through on the windy days
Date published: 2021-11-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Theresa from
Awesome
This blanket has been perfect. I have the medium, and with the combo neck and great fit it has suited my OTTB all winter long in northern VT. I really wish Smartpak would make this blanket in 0g fill for a rain sheet!
Date published: 2021-03-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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Asavvyhunter from
Best blanket ever!
Love this blanket! Keeps the horses dry and doesn’t cause rubs on the hair or mane! I have everybody in my barn buying these!
Date published: 2021-03-04
Rated 4 out of
5
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joc18 from
I like the material
My horse managed to damage his blanket within a week of getting it. I like the blankets material. My only dislikes about the product is that the chest area is too big for him.. and leaves it kind of opened. Also when I received the second blanket I did not receive to leg straps.. which is annoying. I am only blanket number 9 this season (not just from smartpak) and just don't feel like hassling them for a strap missing.
Date published: 2021-02-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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M_Mac from
The perfect blanket search is finally over!
If you are looking for a great line of blankets for your horse, look no further: I seriously cannot recommend this product enough! The quality is excellent and they fit both my horses extremely well, but truly that warranty is a lifesaver. When my gelding decided to turn his blanket into confetti, Smartpak got me a new blanket in the mail right away. My entire barn is now a converted and every horse is frocked in one Ultimate or another. Worth the money 100%, this is the only blanket I will by from now on.
Date published: 2021-02-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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Maggie from
Indestructible!
My horse is a professional blanket destroyer. She can rip up a fly sheet in a week. With that being said, she has had this blanket on for a little less than 2 months now and there is not a scratch or pull on it! If I gave it a wash, it would look brand new. This blanket is outstanding quality and well worth the price.
Date published: 2021-01-28
Rated 4 out of
5
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shume from
Great coverage
This blanket is well made and has great coverage on my broad-chested pony. I've only had it for a month so I can't vouch for its durability but so far so good. My only minor gripe is the number of fastenings which take some time to manage but on the plus side, they do provide a secure fit!
Date published: 2021-01-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Andrea from
Tough blanket
I have 5 young TBs in a turnout, they play a lot. Normally I have to buy 1 new blanket every year.
So far they are holding up good and if they break I’ll get a new one. It’s a peace of mind for me and I save money in the long run
Date published: 2020-12-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Uuuun from
Great blanket
I bought this product and it is very tough blanket fits cold weather
Date published: 2020-12-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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OTTB mom from
Hands down the best!
I easily have a dozen blankets for each of my horses-Shires, Weatherbeeta, Schneiders, Kensington, you name it- but this blanket provides superior coverage & is exceptionally well-made! There are no gaps around the throat latch or poll or in the chest. The blanket doesn’t rub or shift to the side. It is now our favorite and I just ordered more!
Date published: 2020-12-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Cozy horse from
Fits my Arabian well
My high withered , large-for-an-Arabian Arabian is 1175 pounds and hard to fit. This blanket doesn’t shift and the high neck keeps him cozy. I bought 2. He’s 21 and gonna sail into spring in these.
Date published: 2020-12-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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AEI12 from
Best customer service!
I bought this in October and one month later my horse had somehow damaged the neck wrap. True to its warranty, smartpak is sending me a replacement with no cost. Thank you for the excellent customer service!!
Date published: 2020-11-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Padronfan from
wind, leak & seep proof
I've never written a review about anything before, but this blanket is a Godsend!. I can leave my 32 yr old Arabian (who doesn't grow much winter coat anyway) outside with the young guys here in windy northern Illinois while I'm at work. I don't have to hope he stays in the lean-to, or worry about the disaster that snow or sleet blowing under his blanket could be - Nothing can creep in there thanks to thoughtful features like the fleece trimmed attached hood that goes all the way to the jowls & ears and generous velcro flap system that seals the bottom of hood- meets- blanket area no matter the horse's build.
Date published: 2020-09-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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AxJust from
Great so far
My Friesian mare lives outside full time and is very easy on blankets, so I tend to reuse the same ones every year unless a pasture mate rips them. In the fall I bought a light weight liner to layer under her medium weight, however within a week of wear she had shredded the liner underneath, but thankfully not the blanket itself. I opted to buy a heavy in this instance, and the combo neck ultimate was almost half price thanks to the clearance sale. My mare normally wears a 78”, however as another reviewer mentioned when the horses put their heads down the combo neck tends to ride up their rump. I bought an 81” in the red and black combo neck and it fits her beautifully, even if she puts her head down. Given her breed her neck is thick and she has a full mane, which makes the blanket a bit snug in that area, but everything else is great. Even with her winter hay belly the blanket has enough drop to wrap around her if the surcingles are tightened. I appreciate the fit as I plan to clip my mare and I know this blanket will keep her nice and warm. The blanket is very breathable, as even with a full winter coat she has not gotten sweaty. One thing I don’t care for is the location of the rings for the tail cord, as it sits right at the top of my mare’s tail, but her tail is set low on her rump. I would also suggest changing the tail cord material, it’s currently similar to shoe laces, to a material that is more easily cleaned, and adding pull tabs to the Velcro pieces on the neck. Only time will tell if the blanket will give her any rubs, but I suspect it will hold up for some time.
Date published: 2020-01-18
Rated 1 out of
5
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Ottbmom from
Strange fit
Have to return this. The fit is really strange. Too big as far as length but the chest is super tight even at its widest setting. Not sure how they can design a blanket to be too big and too small at the same time. This blanket was for a thoroughbred...so not a super wide horse to begin with. Also don’t like that return labels aren’t automatically included in the original package anymore.
Date published: 2019-12-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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Chelseym from
My favorite blanket
Super durable material and the unique neck design provides extra coverage so there is no gapping or opening spaces for cold air to get in.
Date published: 2019-12-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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EquusLizzy from
We love our ultimate sheet & blankets!
I have one in every weight and we love the combo necks so much! The price is worth the warranty and I have had to send a few back because my guy is tough on blankets, but they are always great to work with and send a replacement out. I’ve also found that the ultimates last far longer then the other expensive blanket brands that I was buying before did. Really love these blankets!
Date published: 2019-12-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kelsie54 from
Love this blanket and the warranty!
I bought this blanket in heavy and medium over a year ago and I have very happy with it. It has been through two winters, I use the medium more during the Ohio winters. It has been a little beat up (a little hole in the lining and a broken strap on the neck part, but nothing compared to blankets I have owned in the past that my horse has ripped to shreds. My heavy weight is still in perfect condition. I swear by these blankets, I just purchased the one with no neck for my retired horse and another one with a high neck for my horse who already has two. They layer great. My horse is an 84" in most weatherbetta products, I do get him an 87" in this blanket because I layer them over a fleece blanket most of the time. Fits great.
Date published: 2019-03-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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TheFoxRider from
Heck yes combo blankets!
My mare was on a blanket tearing streak early this winter and I swapped her into the 78" Smartpak combo I had ordered last season for another horse. This stopped the destruction, and my southern girl seemed much more willing to come out of her shelter to eat and act like a normal horse despite her clear dislike of our Minnesota weather (sorry, girl). The only problem I had was that she seemed to be showing more "cheek" out the back of the blanket than I would like despite generally wearing a 78" in other blankets. I ordered an 81 as Smartpak chose that day to run a fantastic sale, and I'm so glad I did! It fits wonderfully and gives her a bit more room in the neck cover and that much needed extra coverage on her bum. I am totally in love with these blankets, which are keeping both of my horses warm (and one of them noticeably warmer than her very expensive "Ultra Cozi" blanket despite being the same weight). The fabric is tough, and a day spent in cold rain and then a drop below freezing overnight didn't seem to challenge them - warm, dry horses under them, and they dried pretty quickly and didn't freeze solid like some blankets I've had. I have just a few suggestions for other buyers and for smartpak:
- The belly straps are very very long, on both last year and this year's models. My fattest horse wore them all the way cinched in, and my other two I tie knots in the straps to shorten them up and cut down on blankets flapping in the wind.
- The necks could use longer straps or a bit more depth; they are snug on both of my horses which definitely keeps them cozy and the necks from sliding down, but I find myself wishing for longer straps, especially the second/middle one. I secure mine with about 1" of velcro to keep the straps as long as possible - the velcro is awesome and sticky and hasn't come undone ever (and these blankets are on two playful, rolling, active horses) but it seems a bit snugger than I'd prefer, especially on my horse with a more naturally muscular neck that is lower set.
- Size wise, these run pretty true to size, but I would size up in the Combo as when the horse moves their head in the combo neck, they take the rest of the blanket with them and you get some cheek peekage, so to speak. I am finding that one size up from what I was buying in the "detach-a-neck" brand works perfectly in the combo style - maybe a bit long front to back upon initial application, but the minute they move or drop their heads to eat they look perfect. I haven't had any problems with the blankets rubbing shoulders, and while the manes are flat, no one has any rubbed spots yet.
Date published: 2019-01-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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Amanda F from
True to Their Word
For better or worse (mostly better!) I had to send back my first blanket because my mare managed to rip out the inner lining after wearing it daily this winter (stalled mostly). True to their word, SmartPak easily honored their refund or replacement guarantee. I opted for a replacement. All that they asked was that the blanket be returned cleaned and that I pay for return shipping (which I was totally fine with-- my mare did get a whole winter out of this blanket after all!). The replacement blanket arrived quickly and they even shipped back the blanket tag I had accidentally left on my old blanket-- so thoughtful! Here's the proof that there really is no "fine print." Thanks SmartPak! Now we just need an Ultimate Sheet!
Date published: 2018-07-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Ponygirl from
Great Quality
This blanket rocks! My thoroughbred is "the blanket destroyer" and this has been great so far. No leaks, no drafts, he is snug as can be. PLEASE MAKE A SHEET!
Date published: 2018-02-15
Rated 4 out of
5
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SANDI from
Great fit
IT FITS MY MULE WONDERFULLY AND HE IS HARD TO FIT. IT'S CUMBERSOME FOR ME TO THROUGH UP OVER HIM DUE TO THE WEIGHT.
Date published: 2018-02-13
Rated 2 out of
5
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Lizz1027 from
So sad it doesn’t fit my horses
Doesn’t fit my average built QH’s at all. It is at least an inch too short on both of them (always wear a 72 and 75 in blankets even smartpak brands), and the neck is WAY too tight :( i do like the materials it is made of and the buckles are all high quality. so disappointed but I still gave it 2 stars cause I just love smartpak. Would probably fit my OTTB alright
Date published: 2018-01-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Fern from
Great fit and styling.
I've bought a number of SmartPak supreme blankets because of the fit, styling, hardware, cut, etc. They are excellent.
Date published: 2018-01-25
Rated 1 out of
5
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Seaside b from
Not right for my horse.
I bought this before our first winter storm. It fit him perfectly, so I didn't give it a second thought. After a few uses, my barn manager noticed that the neck piece was dangerously long on my horse. It covered his ears and came down by his eyes. I quit using it immediately. I was surprised because the body fit him perfectly and the neck piece looked normal while he was standing with his head up. When I took a close look at the body of the blanket, there were tears on each shoulder on the inside. I'm used to the quality of the deluxe turnout blankets. These tears shouldn't have happened with only a few uses. Smartpak graciously refunded my money. I have a 15.3 Hanoverian with a stocky build. Maybe his neck was too short for this type of blanket. Good luck!
Date published: 2018-01-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Tamslittlesis from
Great blanket
We've only had it a week, but I love it! Durable, fits great, sturdy closures and really warm.
Date published: 2018-01-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Horse Mom from
Great blanket
Awesome blanket!! My horse loves it and I love it!! It is very nice quality and it came the day after we ordered it. No awkward gaps anywhere so it is very warm.
Date published: 2018-01-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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Cindy from
Nothing not to love!
This blanket is great for extremely cold weather. I love the built in neck wrap! I love the 10 year warranty!
Date published: 2018-01-03