Rambo And Amigo Horse Rugs Set The Standard

By Jerri Perry


Amigo horse rugs (blankets) are made by a company called Horseware of Ireland. This world-renowned purveyor of equine equipment revolutionized cold weather protection for horses. Their initial design, the Rambo blanket, set a new standard for the industry, The Amigo line is their excellent, budget-friendly option for those with more limited means.

Wild horses don't wear blankets. They grow shaggy coats in winter, seek sheltered spots when it snows or rains, run around to keep warm, and survive in good shape when cows and mules are dying. In summer, they shed off all that extra hair, seek shade from noon sun, and graze during the cooler nights.

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.

Horsepeople used to work hard to figure out ways to keep cold at bay and protect animals from freezing rain, the worst case scenario. A cotton sheet might be laid on first to absorb sweat if the woolen blanket and its waterproof covering proved to be too much. Later, they tried a warmer blanket at night and a lighter one for day. No matter what they did, rain soaked both animal and covering, and horses got too warm, too cold, or too wet.

Horseware was the first to achieve a securely-fitting, movement enabling, warm, breathable, and truly waterproof rug. Their Rambo blanket changed the industry once and for all. Today they have added the Amigo line, which gives the same excellent design and comfort for less money than top-of-the-line Rambos.

Their turn-out blankets mean that an owner can use one rug for day and night wear, without worrying that the horse will be too hot in the day or too cold at night. The horse stays warm and dry underneath the covering. The rug is cut to allow free movement of the neck and shoulders while giving complete protection to the back and body. Straps keep the rug in place without tangling a foot or leg.

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.

For a good return on investment and assurance of protection and comfort for your horse, look to Amigo horse rugs. These affordable blankets will do the job they are designed for and do it beautifully. There are many sizes to help you get a perfect fit and many colors to help you admire your horse whether it's out or in.




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