Patent ID: 7243485
Filing Date: 2007-07-17
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A variable stretch horse blanket of the type consisting of: (a) a single layer body of specialized, breathable and stretchable fabric defining a top surface and a bottom surface; (b) a continuous reinforced border manufactured with synthetic fabric; (c) at least one neck fastening means coupled to said single layer body to secure said variable stretch horse blanket at the chest area and about a horse's neck; (d) at least one belly fastening means specially coupled to said single layer body of specialized, breathable and stretchable fabric to secure said variable stretch horse blanket at the belly of the horse; (e) at least two leg fastening means coupled to said single layer body of specialized, breathable and stretchable fabric to secure said variable stretch horse blanket to at least two opposing legs of the horse; (f) a non-stretch fabric anchoring strip holding the blanket to the horse's spinal area to facilitate the variable stretching of the blanket, the anchoring strip secured to said top surface, and positioned to rest upon the horse's spinal area ranging approximately from the horse's withers to its tail (g) a supple fabric reinforced withers portion integrated with said single layer body of specialized, breathable and stretchable fabric; and (h) an anti-chafing material integrated with said bottom surface that covers the horse's shoulders.