Upon first searching for horse coolers, I found the commonly used fleece type. Available in a wide variety of styles; square, fitted, etc. I was searching ebay for a cheap one, and just before I bought one, I noticed a thread on a forum I frequent about using wool coolers. Upon reading further I found that a lot of people use the wool instead.
So I started trying to search for wool coolers instead. Oh man, they are a LOT more money. Maybe cruising craigslist may yeild cheaper results for a good used one.
Next I considered what style I would like. The square or the fitted. Square to me seems like a better option to cover the neck and absorb wetness there versus the fitted which covers only the body.
So what is your take? Do you prefer the fleece over the wool? Or do you like the fitted style over the square? Why?
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I've had good luck with both wool and fleece (synthetic) - although the fleece ones are easier to wash and dry. I usually prefer the fitted ones with a tail strap or rear leg straps and a belly strap, as well as buckle in the front - those can be left on in the stall or used under a blanket as a liner. The square ones are nice too but you have to stay with the horse.
Thanks for the advice. But I wouldnt put Milo away without drying him out anyways, I plan to stay with him if he has the cooler on. And he also sweats a lot on his neck so something to cover that area is needed...
Story, do you still have your wool one? Would you be willing to sell?
I can't remember which cooler I have... but I know it's fleece and it isn't fitted. I wanted fleece because the upkeep for fleece is much easier than wool. My cooler is machine washable and dryable, although some of the wool coolers can be machine washed too but have to be hung out to dry. I think the wool coolers are quite heavy and I'm sure the price had a lot to do with it as well... :)
Regarding fitted or not, I wanted one that covered her neck and didn't want to have to purchase two separate pieces.
Good luck in your search!
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