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Horse Blanket Cleaning & Repair

Equine Laundry is dedicated to providing professional horse blanket cleaning and repair services to all equine enthusiasts and equestrians in Michigan. We offer wash, waterproof, and repair services for horse blankets and other equine laundry.

"Excellence in service, expertise in quality."

UPCOMING DATES

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DECEMBER
NON-LOCAL DROP SITES CLOSE FOR SEASON

Our non-local drop sites (Ann Arbor, Adrian, Belleville, Cedar Springs,  Durand, Howell, Milan, Kalamazoo, Zeeland) will close until March 1, 2026. Our local (Clarkston, Davison, Milford) sites remain open.

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MARCH
NON-LOCAL DROP SITES OPEN FOR SEASON

Our non-local drop sites (Ann Arbor, Adrian, Belleville, Cedar Springs,  Durand, Howell, Milan, Kalamazoo, Zeeland) reopen for horse blanket drop-offs.

MULTIPLE PICKUP & DROP-OFF OPTIONS...

We understand how important it is to have clean, reliable horse blankets ready for winter. To ensure timely service — especially with Michigan’s unpredictable weather — we recommend sending your blankets in as early as possible. Visit our Upcoming Dates or full 2026 Pickup Schedule to find the pickup date that fits your needs.

Visit Our Laundering Facility

Dropping blankets off to our laundering facility in Clarkston is the fastest turnaround option. We are open year-round.

Year-Round Local Drop Sites

We offer three year-round local blanket drop-off locations in Clarkston, Davison, and Milford, Michigan.

Eastern Michigan Drop Sites

We also offer six seasonal non-local blanket drop-off locations in Ann Arbor, Adrian, Belleville, Durand, Howell, and Milan, Michigan. Routes begin in March and end in October.

Western Michigan Drop Sites

We also offer three seasonal non-local blanket drop-off locations in Cedar Springs, Kalamazoo, and Zeeland, Michigan. Routes begin in May and end in October.

Individual Barn Pickup

If you prefer to have us come to you directly, we can schedule an individual barn pickup. A minimum of 10 blankets is required. If you have over 25 blankets yearly and a barn full of clients, be sure to check out our $200 Stablemates discount program!

Shipping

To further accommodate our clients outside of the areas we cover, we recommend using UPS if shipping blankets to us is more convenient for you.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long is your turnaround time?

Turnaround time depends on several factors, including your location, weather conditions, the season, order size, and any requested repairs. The timeframes below reflect our general guidelines.

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Items dropped off directly at our laundering facility or at the Davison and Milford drop sites typically have a 1–2 week turnaround.


Items dropped off at any other drop site generally require 3–4 weeks, depending on logistics and route schedules.
Please note that repairs may extend turnaround times by approximately one additional week.

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If you are on the west side of Michigan, turnaround times may be 6-8 weeks due to drive times.

How do I pay?

Invoices are sent via email after all services are completed. Payment is expected immediately within 5 days of the invoice issue date. Below are our payment options:

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Cash: On Site

Credit/Debit Card: View the Pay Invoice page.

Venmo: View the Pay Invoice page.

Do you offer discounts?

Absolutely! Our most popular discount is the bulk item discount for medium to large sized orders.

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We also have the $200 Stablemates discount for large barn orders. Each Stablemate serves as a representative for their barn, managing blanket pickups, deliveries, and payments. In return, Stablemates enjoy a $200 discount on their order.​

How long should a horse blanket last?

Quality and properly maintained horse blankets should last 10-15 years. Poorly maintained horse blankets, on average, last a maximum of 5 years. Yearly waterproofing, repairing, and proper storage will significantly extend the lifespan of your blanket.

Is it worth it to send my horse blanket for professional cleaning and repair?

Absolutely! Maintaining horse blankets is a crucial part of horse care, ensuring they last longer. Consider this example:

 

The average cost of a brand new heavyweight horse blanket is about $200. If you decide to replace it every year versus getting it serviced for 10 years, you will have spent $2,000. That's a LOT of money!

 

Alternatively, if the blanket is maintained and sent in yearly for washing, waterproofing, and repairs, the annual average cost is about $75. Over 10 years, you'll spend $750 on maintenance plus the initial $200 for the blanket, totaling $950. That's a BIG difference!

Can I clean and repair my own horse blankets?

You most definitely can, but here are some factors to consider:

 

  1. Machinery: Many laundromats don't allow horse blankets because they can damage the machines. They may also prohibit them to accommodate other customers needing the washers for their clothing.

  2. Detergent: Regular detergents are harmful to both the horse and the blanket.

  3. Cost: Using products like Nikwax is very costly in small quantities.

  4. Time: Washing a horse blanket is time-consuming, and waiting for it to air-dry takes even longer. Not only that, but the amount of time spent researching products and learning how to wash them can take days. Do you have that kind of time?

  5. Repairs: Finding someone who has the sewing equipment to do repairs is difficult. Ensuring that the repairs are quality and durable is also a challenge within itself.

 

Overall, we suggest using a professional horse blanket cleaning company like ours. In the end, you'll be paying the same amount in products, time, and labor to do it yourself as you would by using a company that handles it for you. Sit back, relax, and let us take that stressful work off your hands!

How do I know if my horse blanket is waterproof?

Properly waterproofed horse blankets will cause water to form "beads" on the surface. The water should remain on top of the outer layer and soak through slightly.

 

Improperly waterproofed blankets, on the other hand, allow water to accumulate and "sink" into the outer layer. This leads to the inner layer becoming saturated, causing your horse to get wet. Wet horses lose body heat 20 times faster than dry horses, making it extremely dangerous to use improperly waterproofed blankets.

POLICIES

PAYMENT

- Payment is required prior to delivery. The five-day grace period begins on the invoice issue date. If payment is a foreseeable issue, or if the client prefers to pay by cash, they must notify Equine Laundry within the five-day grace period. If payment is not received within five days and the scheduled delivery is missed, the order must be retrieved from a designated drop site.

SERVICES

- All items will undergo the required wash service prior to waterproofing or repairs — no exceptions. Services do not guarantee full restoration of items.

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- No estimates or quotes are given for repairs. By initialing, the client authorizes repairs up to $50/item. The client will be contacted if repairs are expected to exceed $50/item and may continue or halt service on that item.

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- Waterproofing and repairs require written approval (digital or physical). Waterproof effects are not guaranteed. Clients must notify us at first rainfall of any issues.

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- Orders are processed in the order received. Equine Laundry’s turnaround time is defined as the day of pickup/drop-off to the day of delivery. Times may vary due to weather, routes, or order grouping.

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- Items not delivered or picked up within 30 days become property of Equine Laundry LLC and may be handled at Equine Laundry LLC's discretion.

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- Equine Laundry is not responsible for items not within possession and/or without order forms or bags. A $5 fee is applied to stapled, taped, pinned, or missing order form unless otherwise approved.

SERVICE AGREEMENT

By using our laundering services, you acknowledge and accept the above-listed policies. Equine Laundry LLC is not responsible for any pre-existing damage to your items. Laundering is considered normal wear and tear, and we are not liable for any reasonable wear, damage, fading, or discoloration that may result. Laundering already-damaged items may worsen their condition. Our liability is limited to the total cost of the individual service provided.

Love our service? Share it with your friends!

When you refer someone to us and they become a client, you'll receive a free waterproofing service as our way of saying thanks. There's no limit — refer as many friends as you like and earn a free waterproofing for each referral. It’s simple, rewarding, and a great way to help others discover a service you trust. To refer you, your friend just needs to write your name on the order form when they send their blankets in for servicing.

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