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TRAINING TOOLS
Featuring: Exselle® and Snuggie® Blankets // Designed,
produced and distributed exclusively by Intrepid International
The Blanket Boom
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There are over 9 million horses in the
US and a majority of them are used
for pleasure/leisure purposes. These
companion horses are viewed much
differently than in the 1900s, when
used mainly for transportation or labor.
This evolution has resulted in an
increased use of blankets, as the
majority of horse owners utilize at least
one type of blanket for their horse(s)whether it be a turnout blanket,
stable blanket, fly sheet and/or
coolers
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Blankets Demystified-Waterproofing
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What About Waterproofing? Waterproofing is
measured by the amount of pressure it takes to
force water through the material. Generally,
heavy rain is not sufficient to cause
waterproofed blankets to leak, although
pressure points (such as the shoulder) may have
a problem after time.
To be waterproof, the material must contain a
barrier that blocks water from penetrating the
fabric from the outside. This is accomplished in
one of two ways:
¤  Laminates- Solid layers of a material that are
glued to the inside of another material, such
as nylon. The laminating process is generally
more durable over time and is Intrepid’s
preferred process.
¤  Coating-The other method is managed by
coating the outer surface of the material.
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Blankets Demystified-Breathability
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The Breakdown on Breathability: There are 5 levels of breathable/waterproof
membranes and both breathability and waterproofing must be taken into account,
in order to strike a balance.
Breathability Rating: The first rating is breathability. To be breathable, materials
must have a way for the sweat produced inside the blanket to escape to the
outside. This can be accomplished in two ways:
n  Larger Pores- The waterproofed membrane is full of pores that are large
enough for sweat vapor to pass through. To ensure that these pores are not
too large to allow rain to pass through, the membrane is chemically treated
so that water is repelled before it has a chance to penetrate through the
material.
n  Monolithic Membranes- This barrier will move moisture through a process of
solid-state diffusion. The sweat will collect on the surface of the membrane
and pass through the material, from areas of high concentration to the
outside of the blanket. This is the method used by most blanket
manufacturers.
Waterproof Rating: This rating is measured by the amount of pressure it takes to
force water through the material.
The trick is to balance the ratings of breathability and waterproofing. Generally
speaking, the higher the breathable/waterproof ratings, the more expensive the
blanket will be.
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Blankets Demystified- The Heat Factor
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Did you know? The primary driving factor for moving sweat
from the horse’s body is the difference in humidity between
the inside of the blanket and the outside environment.
So, the higher the relative humidity is inside the blanket and
the lower humidity on the outside, the greater the blanket’s
breathability. Higher humidity on the inside + lower humidity
on the outside = greater breathability.
As a result, horse blankets breathe best in cold, dry
environments. Conversely, they perform poorly when
temperatures and humidity rise.
So what does this mean to a horse owner? How you use a
horse blanket is often more important than the material
itself.
Even the most advanced waterproof / breathable materials
will never be able to transport all of the moisture a horse
can produce during rising temperatures, in direct sunlight or if
running in a pasture.
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Blankets Demystified- Insulation
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The Skinny on Synthetic Fill Fibers:
This fiber is the preferred insulation
for a variety of reasons:
q  Water resistant and able to shed
water rather than absorb
q  Dries quickly
q  Machine washable- easy and
inexpensive to care for
q  Hypoallergenic
q  Lightweight and flexible, allowing
for the blanket to drape nicely
over the horse
However, it must be noted that
synthetic fiber fills will breakdown
over time.
Insulation Fill
Warmth
Sheet- No Fill
Protection from wind
and rain
100 Gram Fill
Light Warmth
150 Gram Fill
Light/Medium Warmth
200 Gram Fill
Medium Warmth
250 Gram Fill
Medium/Heavy
Warmth
300 Gram Fill
Heavy Warmth
400 Gram Fill
Extra Heavy Warmth
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Blankets Demystified- Insulation and
Color
The Color Concern: Why should I
care about color? Light carries
energy and colored cloth that
absorbs light will also absorb
energy. Absorbed energy becomes
thermal energy and will thus affect
the temperature of insulation.
In brief, black materials will
absorb almost all transmitted light,
while white materials absorb little
light and are considered a cooler
material. All other colors fall in
between- the darker the color, the
more heat that will be generated.
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Blankets Demystified- Denier
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Den-Who? Denier refers to the
Weight
Denier
weight (not the strength) of an
Very Light
210
Weight
individual fiber that is used in
creating a fabric.
Light Weight
420
Thus, a higher denier count does not Medium Weight 600
indicate a stronger fabric but rather
Heavy Weight
1200
a heavier and more coarse fabric.
Fabric strength and/or abrasion
Extra Heavy
1680
resistance are achieved by molecular Weight
manipulation. This manipulation refers Super Heavy
2100
Weight
to how the manufacturer stretches,
weaves or spin theses fibers. These
Note: 1000 denier nylon is considered to be the
strongest fabric available. It is used in bullet proof
characteristics are then tested for
vests and also our KoziMax® blanket.
strength and toughness.
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Measuring For A Blanket in 5 Easy
Steps
Make sure your horse is on a flat surface and standing as square as possible.
Grab a flexible tape measure and place one end of your tape measure at the
center of the horse’s chest, over the high point of the shoulder.
Hold the tape measure in place and run it alongside the horse’s body until you
reach the rear of the hind leg. It’s best to have a someone to help you with this
part.
Your total measurement in inches should equal a blanket size.
If not, simply round up to the next available size.
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Exselle® Prima Turnout Blanket
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Contoured top line that helps keep the blanket in
place.
Outside-Waterproof and breathable 600 denier rip
stop material.
Inside- 180 grams of Hollow fill insulation and a 190
denier nylon Exselle logo lining. All seams are
welded and reinforced.
Tail guard and adjustable leg straps included;
Double closure at the chest and one surcingle.
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Fleece at withers to prevent rubbing.
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High shoulder gussets allow freedom of movement.
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Sizes: 68-98; Colors: Raspberry with Black, Red with
Black, Emerald with Black, Lime with Black, Purple
with Black and Royal Blue with Black
Retail Price: Starting at $113.40
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Exselle® North Wind Supreme Turnout
Blanket
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This powerhouse turnout blanket is lightweight weighing
in at only 7 pounds.
Outside: The outer shell is made of a rip stop,
waterproof, breathable 1200 Denier super tough
material.
Inside: 300 grams of polyfill insulation with a satin-nylon
liner in a weave material.
Comes with shoulder gussets for freedom of movement,
wither fleece protector, tail guard, adjustable and
removable leg straps, double closure at the chest and
low bias surcingle's.
This blanket features a non-slip design and no center
seam to prevent leaks.
Sizes: 56”-86”; Colors: Hunter Green with Navy Blue
trim
Retail Price: $121.99
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Exselle® Fly Bye™ Fly Sheet and
Removable Hood With Repellant
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Infused with EPA approved insect repellent
to repel fleas, flies, ticks and mosquitoes for
up to 2 years (under normal conditions) or
25 cool water washings.
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Non allergenic material
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Non toxic to humans or animals
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Lined shoulder and mane guard
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Comes with removable neck protector
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Sizes: 66”-84”; Color: Silver with Navy Blue
Trim
Retail Price: $129.49
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Praise for Exselle® Blankets
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“Love these blankets. For the
price I paid they were well
worth it. I have had no rips
or tears all winter so I can
still use for next year.”- Tina
Wilson
“it is a nice medium turnout blanket.
Stays in place, even after he rolls and
he rolls a lot. No tears yet either. “Alberta Gebbart
“Turnout fits great and is tough enough to handle rolling in the pasture and the occasional rough
treatment from other horses. Looks good, too. Price is right!”- Tango Rider
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Snuggie® Stable Blanket
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A quality, top selling stable blanket at a great price.
Water resistant and breathable. Perfect stall blanket or in
the field with a turnout sheet or protective sheet over it.
Inside: 368 grams of fiberfill in the body. Satin nylon
lining to resist tearing and rubbing.
Outside: 600 Denier outer shell. Made tough to resist
tears around the stable.
Includes low cross surcingles, double buckle open front
and removable elastic hind leg straps.
Sizes: Foal (28”-44”; Adjusts from 28” to 44” to grow
with your foal), Mini (56”-58”), Pony (60”-68”), Horse
(70”-84”), Large Horse (86”-98”)
Colors: Black with Silver Trim, Burgundy with Black Trim,
Blue with Hunter Green Trim, Hunter Green or Navy Blue
for Foal
Retail Prices: Foal-$47.99, Mini-$85.89, Pony-$97.99,
Horse-$97.99, Large Horse-$120.99
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Snuggie® Quilted Hood
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Outside: 600 Denier outer shell
Inside: 220 grams of fiberfill. Satin nylon lining
to resist tearing and rubbing
Includes Dee's to attach to blanket and a 6
buckle closure
Sizes: Small (64" - 68"), Medium (70" - 76"),
Large (78" - 80") and X-Large (82" - 86")
Colors: Black with Silver Trim and Burgundy
with Black Trim
Retail Price: $68.19
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Snuggie® Love
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“Great value, true to size. Honestly
for the price-you can't shake a stick
at this sturdy, warm stable blanket!
The 64" fits our medium pony as
expected with no rubs, is super thick
and cozy for his semi-clipped self. I
would happily purchase more of this
brand, and am very pleased with
this purchase. “ –K. Millan
“We bought this for an elderly Welsh pony that is
having trouble keeping weight up and growing his
winter coat this year. It seems very comfortable for
him, he could move around easily in it and did not
seem bothered by it at all. It is thick enough to
provide a good amount of relief from the harsh
weather but also light enough that it will not be
burdensome to the pony. We were impressed with
how easy it was to get on and off. Great product!”Victoria L. Miller
“Best Stable Blanket EVER! This is a fantastic stable blanket! Arrived faster than expected too. Great
quality and fit. Very warm for my indoor show horse. I had been using a blanket liner with my old stable
blanket and had to take it off because this blanket is so nice, heavy and warm! Would do business again
with these suppliers!”- Brita
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Bonus- Business Tip
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Be sure to book your blankets!
Booking your blankets early allows
your business to:
¤  Receive
your blankets in time for the
season and eliminates lost sales.
¤  Obtain the desired inventory at a set
price.
¤  Create appropriate advertising and
promotions.
¤  Take advantage of any
manufacturer based promotions.
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Ready to Test Your Knowledge?
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Simply click on the below link to be redirected to our short quiz.
Quiz Link: Blanket Quiz
Once you score a 70% or above, you will instantly receive your certification and product
discounts (via email). If you don't receive a 70% or higher, don't worry, you can re-take
the quiz as many times as you would like.
For each quiz you pass, you'll receive an $80 credit to spend on the Intrepid
International website. Simply email your order to [email protected]. For example, if
you pass 5 quizzes, you'll receive $400 worth of credit; pass 10 quizzes- receive $800
just for learning more about our products!
But wait-there's more- the sales person that sells the most Intrepid products by January 1,
2016, will receive an additional $800 in Intrepid credit; the next highest sales person
will receive $500 in credit and 3rd place will receive another $400.
So what are you waiting for? Earn up to $1,600 in in FREE Intrepid products just for a
few minutes of your time.
Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Jordan Manfredi at
[email protected]
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