Abstract: A protective horse covering comprises horse apparel including a flexible fabric layer adapted for wear on a body or a body part of a horse. The fabric layer is made of fire retardant fibers. The covering includes an attachment arrangement for securing the horse apparel to the body or body part. In one preferred embodiment, the horse covering comprises a horse blanket for covering at least a substantial portion of a horse's body, this blanket having an outer fabric layer made of fire retardant or fire resistant fibers. Other protective coverings for horses include leg wraps, face coverings, neck coverings and horse pads.