Dayton Ohio, known as the birthplace of invention, has brought the world many pivotal inventions like the airplane, pull-top openers on pop cans, and the folding step ladder, just to name a few. Well, the Inspirational bolt of enlightenment has struck the Dayton area again with the designed and patented Yukon Freedom Fit Horse Blanket!
About Pam Heintz, Creator, of Yukon Freedom Fit
Pam Heintz a British Horse Society Instructor, Instructor & Former Director for the local Dayton Area Pony Club and long-time horse enthusiast and native Daytonian grew up in the small town of Trotwood Ohio (appropriate for a horse lover) just North West of Dayton Ohio.Dayton Ohio, known as the birthplace of invention, has brought the world many pivotal inventions like the airplane, pull-top openers on pop cans, and the folding step ladder, just to name a few. Well, the Inspirational bolt of enlightenment has struck the Dayton area again with the designed and patented Yukon Freedom Fit Horse Blanket!
So How Did The Freedom Fit Horse Blanket Come To Be?
Every year Pam would blanket her show horse in the winter and every year, despite what blanket the horse wore, it would get a spot on the left shoulder were the fur would be rubbed off. Pam, being a creative seamstress, who makes clothing, wedding/prom dresses and even dog coats was determined to create a solution.One day, in the winter of 2016, as she was un-blanketing the horse, “a bolt of inspiration, like lightning hit”. She envisioned a shoulder gusset that would be angled to follow the angle of the horse’s shoulder and a separate piece that looked like a “Y” or yoke over the chest with sliding connection points that would relieve any binding or pressure spots on the horse’s shoulders and chest. After many mock ups, prototypes and manufactures, the patented
Yukon Freedom Fit turnout blanket is ready for the market place.
Is It True That Freedom Fit Is A Waterproof Turnout Blanket?
YES! We know that it is hard to get a comfortable, durable and waterproof blanket that you can trust as you turn out your horses, but the Freedom Fit Blanket is just that!
How Do I Know If My Horse’s Blanket Is Tight Around Shoulders?
Your eyes will tell you. Just take a look. Is it pinching at the shoulders or neck? Also, a loss of fur on shoulders and chest are the result of blankets that restricting the natural shoulder movement of the horse:
- Coat Rubs
- Shoulder rubs
- Skin abrasion
What ARE The “Patented” Features of the Freedom Fit Blanket ?
* Yoke Front *Angular Gusset * Sliding Connectors!
These patented features make the Yukon Freedom Fit Blanket unique from any other blanket and the market. The features allow you to get a custom fit for your horse’s neck chest and shoulder conformation.The unique design of the Yukon Blanket also eliminates the movement restriction of the shoulder and chest areas that lead to fur loss and coat rubs.
Is It True That Yukon Freedom Fit BLANKET Offers Maximum Adjustment?
Yes! There really isn’t another blanket like it! Most blankets are not adjustable to fit different neck set and chest width of different breeds of horses. Yukon Freedom Fit aims to break the mold traditional blankets follow by offering maximum adjustment to provide comfort to your horse's unique body. Like a
tailor-fit suit, our blankets are made with the individual anatomy of each horse in mind.
Note: Yukon Blankets with the patented separate Yoke, allows you to adjust the neck higher or lower by the use of simple stainless steel thumb snaps. Yokes are available in 3 different widths. Small, Medium, Wide
What Sets The Yukon Freedom Fit Blanket Apart?
Yukon Freedom Fit realizes that there is ALL Kinds of weather, rain and situations that will call for a waterproof turnout blanket,
What Sizes Are Available? How Do I Measure?
Sizes:72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82 Smaller OR Larger Sizes ARE Available BY Special Order. WE CAN Special Make A BLANKET AND Send IT OUT IN About 14 -16 Days!
Maverick ended up with one of the very first prototypes of the Yukon Freedom Fit. It was amazing, within a month his hair was growing back even with him basically living in the medium weight blanket. The rest of that Spring and the following Winter he had that blanket on almost exclusively and no shoulder rubs in sight! The design works! If anyone has issues with blanket rubs, shoulders loosing hair, or even simply their horses lack of mobility with other blankets, I recommend you try Yukon Freedom Fit! Mav's blanket held up to 2 years of rough (and I mean rearing, biting, and sliding full force into the dirt " src="cid:5D6BCD07-E71D-4B70-B8E5-FB5882499DE1@local. ftr" class="Apple-web-attachment" data-outlook-trace="F:1|T:1">rough) play! This fall he will be wearing it for the 3rd season in a row!! He’s Never had any blankets last this long. So glad I don’t have to by another blanket this fall. Yukon Freedom Fit blankets are worth their weight in gold!
Testimonial #2
- Measurement should be taken from the center of the horse's chest, along the side of the ribs to theEND OF THE Buttocks
- For the proper yoke size, measure the horse’s chest, while standing in front of the horse, fromTHE Outside Edge OF one boney, point of shoulder to theTHE Outside Edge OF THE other .
- Yoke Sizes: Narrow Chest (9 - 11"), Regular Chest (12" - 14"), Wide Chest (15" - 17")
Can I Wash My Yukon Blanket?
They can be machine washed However it is NOT recommended to use with laundry soap.
Laundry Soap Degrades THE Waterproofing! Instead useA Small Amount OF hair shampoo on the trouble spot and scrub with a stiff brush.
What Weights Are Available For Ordering?
Unlined Light Weight : Ideal for rainy days or when you want to keep mud off your horse’s body. Waterproof!
$195 (Shipping Included!)
Medium Weight: This is a popular choice when the weather is moderately cold. 200-gram quilted lining adds a layer of warmth for protection against cold rain and snow. Waterproof!
$225 (Shipping Included!)
Heavy Weight: 400-gram quilted lining adds warmth without restricting movement. Protects against cold temperatures, wind, and snow. Waterproof!
$245 (Shipping Included!)
- Replaceable Rear Leg Straps Adjustable, Non-elastic web leg straps allow for easy replacement if needed. However, with no elastic to stretch out or fray, and heavy-duty stainless steel snaps and D rings, these leg straps should last the life of your blanket.
- Single Girth Surcingle Our experience has found that by having a single surcingle right behind the front legs and rear leg straps, the blanket moves more evenly and doesn’t bind or pull the front of the blanket towards the rear of the horse
- Colors: Red, Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Hunter Green or Black
What Do Horse Owners Say About Freedom Fit Blankets?
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These blankets are a game-changer! 2 years ago I sent out a call for help for Maverick's blanket rubs! Shoulder guards made no difference, I had tried multiple blanket brands and haven’t found anything that didn’t cause shoulder rubs. Mav has a lot of shoulder movement and plays quite rough in the field. Because I show through the winter show circuit, blankets are not optional.
I have a high headed, narrow chest 16.2h TWH. (Tennessee Walking Horse) Finding a blanket that fit her front end has been difficult. I was excited to find out I could order a size 80 blanket with a narrow yoke. With this unique design feature, I finally have a blanket that properly fits my horse.
Is It True That Yukon Freedom Fit Has Quick Fit Halter?
So glad you asked! The
Yukon Quick Fit Halter™ is ideal for Equine operation where horses are lead to or from the barn to the field or turn out area. Traditional halters and lead ropes can be time consuming to put on and secure properly. Throwing a lead rope around the horse’s neck is not a safe way to lead a horse with a mind of its own. Quickly placed over the head and behind the ears, then secured halter with a pull of the lead rope around the nose. The whole process takes less than 2 seconds. To remove the halter, you just hold the cheek piece and pull forward allowing the halter to slide clear of the ears and muzzle, less than 1 second. Many minutes saved if moving a number of horses several times a day.
Note: The Yukon Quick Fit Halters™ are available in 5 Colors:
Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, and Black. 4 sizes: Horse, Cobb, Pony & Draft. They come standard with black lead ropes but optional colored lead ropes are available for an additional cost. All Yukon Products are Proudly made in Ohio USA and are only
$25-$40 depending on size!
Order Your Yukon Freedom Fit Blanket (& Quick Fit Halter!) Today!
Made in Ohio, USA, by horse people who love and care about both horses and their owners. The Patented
Yukon Freedom Fit Blanket as NO Equal for comfort— it is so adjustable that it is almost like a custom fit! The
Quick Fit Halter is a one-of-a-kind leading halter that you will love for your horses— and to give as gifts!
Call Pam and Order today!
