Thursday, April 24, 2014

Keep Your Horse Warm With Amigo Rugs

By Essie Osborn


Horses are expensive animals who need a lot of care and attention. This is especially true when they are used in competition. Riders spend a lot of time preparing for competitions and need to have a lot of specialized equipment at their fingertips. Many people also have a budget and need to know that the items they buy will give them many years of wear.

The Horseware Ireland company has a long and successful place in the horse clothing industry. They were one of the first companies to realize that modern technology could be used to improve the design and production of every aspect of rug manufacture. The Amigo rugs are extremely well made with light weight but strong fabrics. They are also carefully designed to fit properly and eliminate rubbing.

These products have a number of advantage over their competitors. One of the most important things is that they are designed by real horse people. These are folks who have owned horses and ridden all their lives and really know what is needed to make life easier and keep their animals clean and comfortable. It is this insider knowledge and commitment to excellence that really makes the difference.

A nice benefit of the new nylon rugs is that they actually help to polish the animals coat. This can really help to make them look good, even without too much time spent grooming. The six hundred denier polyester outer layer is wind and rain proof and also coated with a rip stop material. This prolongs the life of the rug as well as keeping the horse warm and dry in even the worst of winter weather.

Another great feature of the new generation of horse clothing are the neck and tail guards. Instead of horses getting soaked because the rain was seeping in through the front of their rug, they now stay completely warm and dry. There is a choice of either integrated neck covers or detachable ones. Both offer a variety of pros and cons. Most turn out rugs come with tail guards which help to keep the animal very snug.

Even during the warmer summer months horses need several different types of blankets and sheets. Show horses typically wear a thin summer sheet to help keep the dust and flies off them. This is an essential part of their wardrobe and most animals will need a wash and a wear sheet. When they are stabled it helps to keep the bedding out of their coats and saves on grooming time.

Light fleece blankets are also a must for the owners. There are many uses for these items. Many people use them as an extra layer to keep a clipped horse warm in the coldest winter months. In the fall and spring a fleece is perfect for over night use and is also very easy to wash.

The fleece blanket is a great addition to any tack trunk. It can be used alone for warmth on those chilly spring or fall nights. It also makes a great liner to add under the stable rug for clipped horses in the bitter cold of winter.




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