Different Types Of Rambo Rugs For Your Horse And Their Uses

By Marissa Velazquez


Rambo rugs are widely used by horse owners to cover them. They shield the animal from harsh extremes of weather and the flies that keep irritating the horse. The cover is available in different types in terms of quality and design to obtain the desired protection.

These horse wears are available in different designs and materials and they can easily confuse you as to which is best for your horse. To make work easier and save on time when searching for these covering, then you need to know why you need them for. You also need to learn different types available in the market today, their characteristics and functions.

One of the things that you need to consider when purchasing turnout coverings is the climate of where you live. If the place is extremely cold, you have to ensure that the material you buy is able to keep your horse warm and comfortable even in the most chilly night. The warmth of a rug is determined by its weight and not thickness. Horse wear are available in different weight; there is light, medium and heavy weight. So one should choose based on the climate.

Beside turnout, there is neck covering. This is used to protect the neck and head from cold, especially during the winter season. You can find them in standard neck size, full or high size.

If the neck covering are used alone, they can rub the neck of your horse, and this can cause injuries. To counter this problem, you need buy anti-rub vests and hoods. These are made of materials that enable them prevent rubbing as well as any other complication associated with that problem. They are also suitable for keeping your horse warm.

During the hot weather when you will definitely not need to keep your horse warm but cool instead. This is the time when you need the cooler also referred to as fleece covering. This product is important in that it removes sweat from the body of the horse after a workout session. This means that the body of the horse dries quickly before it becomes cold. Like the other covers, this is also available in various shapes and sizes to keep the animal dry, clean and warm. They can therefore be used for different functions like shows, after workout, in the stable, when traveling and even through the hot season.

Stable coverings main purpose is to keeping the horse warm while in its stable. They are made of lighter material thus they are soft and flexible. Their flexibility enables the horse to move easily in the stable. Exercise sheets on the other hand are used during exercise in the cold seasons; they have waterproof and breathable outer layers. They keep the horse warm. These coverings are made of fleece and cover about 25 percent of the horse body.

Summer coverings are made from cotton material which makes them strong and durable. They are used to keep flies away after the horse has taken a bath or after a show. It is versatile in its uses because it is also ideal when traveling, can be used as a stable covering or sometimes an under rug during the cold season to add an extra layer of insulation beneath other coverings. These Rambo rugs are very beneficial and it is important to choose the right one considering the weather, where to be used and the purpose of using it.




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