Last week we asked our readers how they get their horses' winter blankets clean once spring arrives. More than 1,100 people responded and we’ve tallied the results!

Of the 1,160 respondents, 471 (41%) said they wash their horse blankets in a washing machine, while 229 individuals (20%) indicated that they send their horses' winter blankets to a professional equine laundry service. Another 159 individuals (14%) said they use a hose or pressure washer to clean their horses' blankets. Thirty-eight respondents indicated they clean their blankets with a brush, and another 16 individuals (1%) said they don’t wash their horses' winter blankets. The remaining 247 (21%) respondents said their horses do not wear winter blankets.

Additionally, more than 70 people commented on cleaning horse blankets