Our mission is to keep your lucky horse comfortable and safe.
When entrusting your blankets to us, please understand that all blankets will be washed and small repairs will be conducted routinely. If we discover excessive repairs are required, we will contact you with an estimate.
2022 Pick up schedule
May 2 - Toano / Williamsburg
Westwood Winds
Murphy Farm
Cedar Valley
Mattachanna Farm
Merrymont Farm
Willow Hill Farm
Ainsley Eventing
Multiple Private Barns
May 3 - Williamsburg
Balmullo Farm
Cedar Grove Equestrian
Emerald Ridge Stables
Stonehouse Stables
Drinkwater Equestrian
Hounds Tail
Colonial Williamsburg
Pines Farm
Multiple Private Barns
May 4 - Ashland / Rockville
Sycamore Hall
RMC Coventry
Chestnut Oak Stables
Watermark Farm
Hidden Meadows
Hillbrook Farm
Cedar Knoll Farm
Foxtrot Farm
Shallowbrook Farm
Field Crest
Breezy Knoll
Multiple Private Barns
May 5 - Goochland / Tuckahoe
River Road Riding
Tuckahoe Plantation
James River Equestrian Center
Norwood Stables
Cedar Ridge Equestrian
Level Green
Fine Creek Equestrian
Fairfield Farm
Multiple Private Barns
May 31 - Chesterfield / Powhatan
Four Seasons
Hunter Lane Stables
Signature Farms
Keystone Acres
Stillbrook Farms
Cranberry Acres
Gray Horse Farm
Oakdale Equestrian
Tall Tales Equestrian
Saddlebrook Stables
Templar Farm
Multiple Private Barns
June 1 - Charlottesville / Middleburg
Cadeaux Show Stables
Fitzgerald Stables
Butcher's Run
Middleburg Hunt Club
Multiple Private Barns
June 2 - Manakin-Sabot
Running Cedar Farm
Merrifield Farm
Greenlea Farm
Edgefield Farm
Oak Knoll Farm
Dover Green Stables
Red Fox Farm
Dover Farm
Applegarth Farm
Baileywick
Payton Hall
Spring Valley Farm
Pine Orchard Farm
Meadow Hill Farm
Multiple Private Barns
Spring has sprung and we are ready for your blankets!
Drop off blankets 24/7 day or night, place blankets in the drop box out front and include a service request form found at the top of this page.
We are open for blanket pick up by appointment only! Please call to schedule a time to pick up your blankets.
Remember, please call or text us at 804-271-0000 before coming to our shop to pick up blankets.
We can also leave completed blankets on shelving in our barn for pick up at your convenience.
Before
Don't be afraid that your blanket is too dirty. We get blankets caked with Virginia red clay, dirt, and other unmentionables! Our washing machines are tough and can handle it all.
After
You can hardly tell it is the same blanket, but we guarantee you it is. Getting baked on dirt and grime off blankets is critical to their longevity. No blanket is too dirty to bring back to life.
Contact information
Shop Location - 7925 Cogbill Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Call us - 804-271-0000
Email us - inquiries@luckyhorsecleaners.com
Blanket Shipping Address - Send me an email!
Shop Hours
My hours vary significantly day to day, please call ahead or send an email if you'd like to meet me in person or set up a time to pick up your blankets.
Laundering
At Luckyhorse we use industrial washing machines that are equipped to handle both the size and the amount of dirt found in horse blankets.
Pricing
Hood/Neck Cover - $6.00
Small (3lbs and under) - $19.00
Mid (4-7lbs) - $24.00
Large (8-12lbs) - $27.00
Extra Large (13lbs and over) $30.35
What do we wash with?
We use sodium percarbonate, an oxidizing agent that is completely safe for humans and horses. It is often found in things like toothpaste or other body care products.
How does it work?
When water is introduced, sodium percarbonate turns into hydrogen peroxide which is great for getting out tough stains and sodium carbonate, also known as washing soda or soda ash. Tough oily stains are easily broken down and released from the fabrics due to sodium carbonates alkaline nature.
Is it safe and fragrance free?
Sodium Percarbonate is fragrance free and leaves no residues in the many layers of batting and fabric in horse blankets. This makes it safe for horses with even the most sensitive skin.
Where's the proof?
This stuff works like magic, and enables us to transform dirty stinky blankets into like new blankets. Check out our instagram for before and after pictures!
Can you wash my dog bed?
Yes! We can wash your dog bed or dog bed cover and just about anything else you wouldn't want to wash in your home machine.
Waterproofing
Your blankets are treated with Durable Water Repellant (DWR) finish when they're first made. This makes the water bead up and fall away.
Overtime with exposure to dirt, abrasion, and UV rays, this DWR needs to be cared for or reapplied.
Pricing
Hood/Neck Cover - $3.00
Mini Blanket - $10.28
Pony Blanket - $14.28
Regular Blanket - $16.28
How does Luckyhorse re-waterproof blankets?
We use a Durable Water Repellant finish that is designed to be applied to wet blankets and then is set on low heat during the drying cycle. The DWR we use meets all current safety and environmental regulations.
Does washing my blanket remove the waterproofing?
Actually, it is the complete opposite. In order to refurbish waterproof finishes it is important to wash away dirt and reactivate the DWR finish by applying low heat.
How do I know if my blanket needs waterproofing?
Simply sprinkle some water on the blanket surface. Does it bead up and slide away? You're good to go!
If it sinks in and darkens the fabric, it's time to waterproof again.
Luckyhorse recommends re-waterproofing at least every other season with medium to light use. If you always blanket your horse, we recommend waterproofing every season.
Why do my newer blankets seem to have less effective waterproofing?
As waterproofing finishes have evolved, they've also improved from an environmental standpoint. However, there is a trade off. Environmentally more friendly DWR finishes are also slightly less durable. This makes regular washing and even more important to maintaining your blanket's performance.
Repairs
It's amazing what horses can do to their blankets... or more appropriately it is amazingly frustrating!
At Luckyhorse, we never claim to have seen it all, but we can repair just about anything you bring our way.
Pricing
Price varies based on repairs required.
Most repairs vary from $5 to $15
Leg Straps - $7.00
Butt Straps - $6.00
Belly Straps - $7.88
Sewing Machines
We use industrial sized machines that are strong enough to sew through all the layers of even the most fluffy blanket and are also big enough to maneuver the most enormous and unwieldy blankets.
Our sewing machines are actually designed to sew sailboat sails and leather, thus making them perfect for horse blankets. The stitches are strong and designed to last.
Thread
Blankets are an investment and we want to ensure they last as long as possible. This means that our repairs need to hold up in the sun, dirt, and whatever else your horse can dream up.
We use bonded polyester thread designed to resist damaging UV rays and hold up to daily wear and tear.
Hardware and Webbing
It's amazing what a horse can do to a surcingle, but don't count your blanket lost! Luckyhorse has surcingles, snaphooks, slides and d-rings to repair any missing, bent, or broke hardware.
We use bonded polyester webbing to resist dry rot and damage from the sun and dirt when replacing belly straps.
Leg straps and butt straps
We can replace those too! If you want a few extra to have on hand, just let us know and we can add them to your invoice!
Hello!
I am Kristi, the owner and seamstress behind Luckyhorse. I took over from Jim and Stephanie in August of 2020 and have been loving every second of it.
After spending 8 years in the Navy, getting to clean and mend blankets in my home state of Virginia is a really lovely change.
When I am not sewing blankets I am sewing quilts! Check out my instagram if you'd like to see my artistic side.
I look forward to continuing to serve the Virginia Equestrian community, get in touch if you have any questions!
The Shop Dog
Because every business needs a shop dog, here is Bessie... always sleeping, never working.
Unless there is a ball around then all she wants to do is fetch.
For such a classy looking dog, she's quite the adventurer and always smells worse than the blankets we clean.
