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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Rambo And Amigo Horse Rugs Set The Standard

By Jerri Perry


Younger horseowners won't remember what blanketing an animal used to be like, before the advent of Rambo and Amigo horse rugs. If you want an idea, look up an old copy of the Pony Club manual (published in England) and read up on how to rug a pony. However, thanks to Horseware of Ireland, things are much simpler and more satisfactory now.

Horses are naturally well-adapted to cold, surviving when cows or mules will die. However, man has changed things for domesticated horses, and it's often necessary to help the animals keep warm in the winter. A wild beast grows a shaggy coat for protection, but regular grooming and clipping lessens this natural barrier.

Domestic horses, however, are often confined to small paddocks or stalls, where they can't move around enough to keep warm. They may be clipped so they won't overheat during exercise, but this removes their natural protection from cold. They may not have adequate shade in summer. Ever since mankind changed the natural order of things, keeping animals comfortable has presented problems to caring owners.

At one time, layers were used for winter protection. Cotton next to the coat wicked away sweat, wool provided warmth even when it got wet, and waterproof sheets laid over all tried to keep out rain without overheating the animal. All of this was hard to keep in place if a horse ran, rolled, or even tried to graze.

Keeping coverings in place without restricting movement of the neck and shoulders was a whole other problem. Fortunately, Horsewares solved all of the above. Their Rambo blanket proved to be warm, waterproof, and securely fitting. Best of all, this design 'breathed', allowing excess body heat to be transferred through the covering and keeping the animal from sweating under its turn-out blanket. One blanket could provide both day and night protection.

The Rambo changed the standard for the industry. All blankets now follow the basic design that Horseware perfected. Amigo gear is based on the same designs and theory, but comes at a lower cost for owners on a budget. These blankets are waterproof, breathing, and easy to fit, with a choice of sizes and adjustable straps. Check out reviews posted by satisfied customers who have gotten very good service out of their purchases.

The whole point of turning a horse out is so that it can run, roll, and graze naturally. An ill-fitting rug will cause rubbed and stiff shoulders and chafed necks, and will probably end up dragging along the ground after a few hours. Because one size does not fit all, the Amigo line has many sizes. Because fitting our equine companions out is fun, the sheets and blankets come in a variety of colors.

Amigo horse rugs give complete satisfaction and seasons of wear at an affordable price. Many sizes and colors complete this line of rugs, sheets, hoods, and other gear for horses.




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