Rambo And Amigo Horse Rugs Set The Standard

By Jerri Perry


Amigo horse rugs (blankets) are one of life's conveniences that many take for granted. Today's owners put well-fitting, waterproof, breathable blankets on their animals, secure the straps, and send them outside for days and nights of comfort. This wasn't always possible, In fact, the Irish Horseware company revolutionized the industry with their standard-setting Rambo blankets and economy Amigo line.

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.

However, people often disrupt this natural process. Many confine horses to stalls, clip them to remove shaggy coats, and move them from warm barns to chilly fields or from hot pastures to barns with fans in the aisles. An animal with restricted movement might need extra protection to stay warm, and one turned out into a paddock without shade might need a sheet to keep off sun and flies.

Layers of material were used: a thin cotton layer first, then a warmer woolen layer, and then a waterproof layer over all if the animal was to be turned out of doors. Early one-piece, insulated blankets usually leaked, especially after a few rains or after a washing, and they also were hard to keep in place. Horses developed rubbed or sore shoulders and sometimes got tangled in the straps meant to keep the blanket in place.

Horseware was founded with an aim to create a truly protective, secure, and safe turn-out rug. Once the company released its Rambo rug, competitors had no choice but to follow their lead. This new design had chest straps and belly straps to keep the blanket in place, was truly waterproof, and 'breathed'. This last quality was all-important when animals wore the same rug on day and night.

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.

A blanket must allow horses to graze, run, or roll but still stay in place. It must not bind the neck or shoulders. Its straps need to be adjustable (since one size can never fit all). Straps must be loose enough to not bother the horse but tight enough not to let a foot or leg get under them. It's not easy to do all this, but Horseware has done it.

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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