Abstract: A horse blanket keeper consists of only two pieces: a strap consisting essentially of a substantially elastic fabric material having integral hook and loop material of one gender on one side, away from the horse, traction enhancing rubber ribs on the opposite side, facing the horse, and a connector piece of the opposite gender affixed at one end of the strap, with its fastening surface facing opposite that of the strap, so that when the strap is passed around the horse, the piece can be adhered at any position to the strap.