Amigo Horse Rugs By Horseware Ireland Ltd

By Marissa Velazquez


Established in 1985, Horseware Ireland Ltd. Is well known for its quality products. Company policy is "innovation, not imitation". Every product is periodically reviewed. High quality materials keep equines warm and dry. High quality design ensures comfort with a secure fit. Amigo horse rugs are designed to offer quality at an affordable price.

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.

Stable blankets protect stabled equines from cold weather. Use indoors or as an extra layer under a turnout. Turnout blankets are designed to stand the wear and tear of outside time. Amigo turnout rugs are waterproof, breathable with a nylon lining, come in 3 weights and include the option of adding a hood.

A blanket keeps show animals from growing a thick winter coat. It also keeps the coat clean. Of course any animal visibly shivering should immediately be covered. Like people, colts and fillies and the elderly get chilled easier than healthy adults. An animal with a clipped coat, or one recently moved from a warmer climate, may need a blanket when other local animals are comfortable without.

Horses should have at least a sheet and 1 turnout blanket. In very cold weather horses need an outer layer for protection from the elements, and an inner layer for warmth. If you can afford extra blankets, then blankets can be washed while others are worn. Every horse should have his own set of blankets to avoid any expensive spread of skin infections.

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.

Use a blanket when it rains or when the thermometer dips below 55 degrees. Start with a lightweight blanket. Between 30-40 degrees, most horses are more comfortable with a medium weight rug. Below 30 degrees, add a liner. Below 20 degrees, use a heavy weight rug with a stable rug as a liner.

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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