Amigo horse rugs are made by Horseware Ireland Ltd. Established in 1985, this company quickly became the industry standard. Their policy is "innovation, not imitation". Products are continuously reviewed to make sure blankets are made of the best materials, comfortable for the horses, easy for the customer to handle, and with an affordable price tag.
Blankets are necessary to protect animals from the cold, rain, dirt, and mud. Some offer added protection from ultraviolet rays and annoying insects. Sheets protect from dust or dirt without adding warmth. For a stabled animal in winter, use a stable blanket. Turnout rugs should be warm and waterproof. A high quality blanket that fits properly won't slip or leak. Use a Cooler to protect from chills after exercise on a cold day.
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.
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 need at least 1 sheet and 1 turnout rug. In cold climates, they need an inner blanket as a liner for warmth, and a waterproof turnout rug. Contagious and expensive to cure skin diseases will spread quickly if your animals share blankets. Each should have their own set, preferably 2 sets so 1 can be washed while the other set is worn.
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.
With Amigo horse rugs, expect Horseware Ireland's quality and design at a budget friendly price. They offer a wide selection of equine fashions and tack for pleasure, schooling, low level showing, everyday work and play. Check out the Amigo line of stable blankets and sheets, turnout blankets, and coolers. They come in a variety of colors with halters, boots, and accessories to match. Buy online or visit your local tack shop.
Blankets are necessary to protect animals from the cold, rain, dirt, and mud. Some offer added protection from ultraviolet rays and annoying insects. Sheets protect from dust or dirt without adding warmth. For a stabled animal in winter, use a stable blanket. Turnout rugs should be warm and waterproof. A high quality blanket that fits properly won't slip or leak. Use a Cooler to protect from chills after exercise on a cold day.
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.
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 need at least 1 sheet and 1 turnout rug. In cold climates, they need an inner blanket as a liner for warmth, and a waterproof turnout rug. Contagious and expensive to cure skin diseases will spread quickly if your animals share blankets. Each should have their own set, preferably 2 sets so 1 can be washed while the other set is worn.
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.
With Amigo horse rugs, expect Horseware Ireland's quality and design at a budget friendly price. They offer a wide selection of equine fashions and tack for pleasure, schooling, low level showing, everyday work and play. Check out the Amigo line of stable blankets and sheets, turnout blankets, and coolers. They come in a variety of colors with halters, boots, and accessories to match. Buy online or visit your local tack shop.