[header] How to take off a horse blanket [title] Use the right type of blanket. [step] There are various kinds of horse blankets, each with its own purpose. Blankets should be breathable and waterproof as a rule, but otherwise they can be lighter or heavier and made of different materials like fleece, wool, mesh, and others. 
Make sure that you know what kind of blanket to use in the circumstances. [substeps] Turnout blankets keep the horse warm and dry while outside, in cold weather and rain.