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.

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.

An animal outside in snow or rain should be covered. The elderly, colts and fillies, are more susceptible needing covers earlier and later in the season. A recently clipped horse is more susceptible to cold. An animal recently moved from a warmer climate will need a rug. Show horses are blanketed to keep their coat clean and the growth light and even.

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.

Measure from the center of the chest to the tail along the side of the horse. Order the same size as inches measured. For odd sizes or if your horse has a thick coat, round up. Check fit by slipping your hand between the blanket and withers. You should be able to reach the shoulder. Be sure the horse can lower his head to graze comfortably, and lift his tail to eliminate without obstructions. Too small blankets leave skin exposed, irritate the skin, and are uncomfortable to wear. Too large a blanket can rub blisters. The blanket can slip causing the animal to stumble. Insects and mud get underneath and become trapped.

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.

The Amigo brand is designed to provide maximum quality and comfort at an affordable price. The Amigo brand offers a full range of rugs including sheets, coolers, stable blankets, and turnout blankets. They're offered in a variety of colors with accessories that match. Buy Amigo horse rugs at online stores or at your local tack shop.




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