By Marissa Velazquez
Horseware Ireland Ltd has an excellent reputation. Some would say they set the industry standard. They strive to innovate, not imitate. All products undergo periodic reviews to make sure they're made using the latest and best materials and design options. Amigo horse rugs are budget friendly, high quality, comfortable and safe for horses to wear.
Blankets protect animals from rain, cold, mud, dirt. Some also protect from the sun and insects. To be effective, a rug must fit properly so it doesn't leak or slip, while still allowing the animal to move comfortably. Turnout blankets need to be waterproof. Sheets protect from blowing dust and dirt but don't provide insulation. Cooler sheets are used after exercise on cold days to protect from the rapid sweat evaporation that can bring on chills.
Protect your horse with a stable blanket while it's in the stable. When you turnout your horse, change to a durable, waterproof turnout blanket. All Amigo brand turnout rugs are waterproof with a breathable nylon liner. They come in 3 weights, with or without a hood. If extremely cold, use a stable blanket as a liner.
A horse with a clipped coat will need more protection than an animal with a winter coat. Older animals, as well as colts and fillies, need extra protection from the elements. An animal moved from a warmer climate will need a warmer rug than the local residents. To maintain a show quality coat, blanket early in the fall to keep the coat clean, short, and even in appearance.
In moderate climates, horses will need at least 1 stable sheet and 1 turnout rug. In cold weather, add an inner liner for extra warmth, with an outer layer that protects from rain and snow. Two sets are recommended so 1 set can be washed while the horse is wearing the other set. Blankets shared between horses can spread contagious skin diseases. Best that each horse have his own sheets and blankets.
Oversized rugs rub, causing blisters. They can slip causing a fall. Dirt and insects are trapped inside the liner, causing further irritation. Too small blankets leave skin exposed to the elements. They rub uncomfortably causing pain and blistering. A blanketed horse should be able to lower its head to graze, and lift its tail without obstruction. Your hand should fit inside the blanket at the withers. Determine size to by measuring from the center of the chest to the tail along the side of the animal. If the measurement is an odd number, or if your horse has a thick coat, round up.
Horses outside in the rain need a waterproof rug. Between 40-55 degrees, a lightweight blanket is sufficient. Upgrade to a medium weight when the temperature is in the 30-40 degree range. Use a heavy weight rug and a liner when it's 20-30 degrees. Below the 20 degree mark, blanket with a stable rug liner and a heavy weight turnout rug. Colts, fillies, and the elderly are more sensitive to cold than healthy adult animals.
Horseware Ireland Ltd is known for its attention to quality and innovation. Amigo horse rugs is their budget line of quality rugs, made affordable for everyday use. They offer a complete line of sheets, coolers, stable blankets, and turnout blankets, with halters, boots, and other accessories to match. You'll find the Amigo brand sold at online stores, and at your local tack shop.
Blankets protect animals from rain, cold, mud, dirt. Some also protect from the sun and insects. To be effective, a rug must fit properly so it doesn't leak or slip, while still allowing the animal to move comfortably. Turnout blankets need to be waterproof. Sheets protect from blowing dust and dirt but don't provide insulation. Cooler sheets are used after exercise on cold days to protect from the rapid sweat evaporation that can bring on chills.
Protect your horse with a stable blanket while it's in the stable. When you turnout your horse, change to a durable, waterproof turnout blanket. All Amigo brand turnout rugs are waterproof with a breathable nylon liner. They come in 3 weights, with or without a hood. If extremely cold, use a stable blanket as a liner.
A horse with a clipped coat will need more protection than an animal with a winter coat. Older animals, as well as colts and fillies, need extra protection from the elements. An animal moved from a warmer climate will need a warmer rug than the local residents. To maintain a show quality coat, blanket early in the fall to keep the coat clean, short, and even in appearance.
In moderate climates, horses will need at least 1 stable sheet and 1 turnout rug. In cold weather, add an inner liner for extra warmth, with an outer layer that protects from rain and snow. Two sets are recommended so 1 set can be washed while the horse is wearing the other set. Blankets shared between horses can spread contagious skin diseases. Best that each horse have his own sheets and blankets.
Oversized rugs rub, causing blisters. They can slip causing a fall. Dirt and insects are trapped inside the liner, causing further irritation. Too small blankets leave skin exposed to the elements. They rub uncomfortably causing pain and blistering. A blanketed horse should be able to lower its head to graze, and lift its tail without obstruction. Your hand should fit inside the blanket at the withers. Determine size to by measuring from the center of the chest to the tail along the side of the animal. If the measurement is an odd number, or if your horse has a thick coat, round up.
Horses outside in the rain need a waterproof rug. Between 40-55 degrees, a lightweight blanket is sufficient. Upgrade to a medium weight when the temperature is in the 30-40 degree range. Use a heavy weight rug and a liner when it's 20-30 degrees. Below the 20 degree mark, blanket with a stable rug liner and a heavy weight turnout rug. Colts, fillies, and the elderly are more sensitive to cold than healthy adult animals.
Horseware Ireland Ltd is known for its attention to quality and innovation. Amigo horse rugs is their budget line of quality rugs, made affordable for everyday use. They offer a complete line of sheets, coolers, stable blankets, and turnout blankets, with halters, boots, and other accessories to match. You'll find the Amigo brand sold at online stores, and at your local tack shop.
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