| Horse blankets intentions have changed tremendously | | | | styles of blankets made is the Navajo blanket. These |
| over the course of time. These blankets were not first | | | | blankets are made with bright inks of earth blend |
| thought of to be used for horses and where more of | | | | colors and most times have fringed ends. Real Navajo |
| an ordinary all-purpose daily item. Not only their | | | | horse blanket details diamond patterns and are desired |
| intentions had changed but their construction and | | | | for its simple, beautiful quality. |
| fabrics as well. | | | | Tracking a real horse blanket in today's market can be |
| The history of horse blankets can be dated back to | | | | hard and pricey. Horse blankets from the 1800's and |
| the Native American culture. Initially, horse blankets | | | | early 1900's are few because they were actively used |
| were used by Native American Indians for staying | | | | and wore out easily. People who desire to purchase |
| warm, rugs, spiritual ceremonies and other traditional | | | | authentic horse blankets sometimes use them as |
| usage. Blankets were also exchanged for | | | | keepsakes or a decorative piece to their home or |
| possessions. It was a common practice to trade these | | | | office. |
| blankets to other tribes and outsiders. Spanish | | | | Available, on the market are diverse fabrics and colors. |
| foreigners used these blankets as buffer for their | | | | There are some companies that will personalize your |
| saddles or as protection between rider and horse. | | | | blanket and sheets to the size of your horse or match |
| Native American Indians spent a lot of their time | | | | the blanket color to your barn. A lot of people choose |
| developing horse blankets, which were woven by hand | | | | to use blankets that are waterproof and have snap or |
| using wool cloth. The wool had to be cleaned and spun | | | | Velcro closures. In the warmer months, people will buy |
| before the development of weaving could start. Dyes | | | | sheet coolers to assist their horse with heat exposure. |
| were produced by using plants and vegetables for a | | | | From past to present, horse blankets are a highly |
| mixture of beautiful colors. Some horse blankets were | | | | cherished item. From collection pieces to everyday |
| woven smaller to be used with saddles. | | | | practical usage, horse blankets will always have an |
| To the present day, Native American Indians still hand | | | | interesting history. |
| weave horse blankets. One of the most sought after | | | | |