Economical And Versatile Amigo Horse Rugs

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 herds are extremely well adapted to weather changes. They grow shaggy coats of long hair in winter and can survive in cold that would kill cows or mules. They shed all that long hair in spring and go through the summer glossy and sleek, able to keep cool on hot days and muggy nights. They move around freely when temperatures drop, keeping their blood moving to warm themselves, and seek out shady spots when it's hot.

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 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.

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.

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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