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The Importance Of Using Rambo Rugs

By Paulette Mason


Protection must sometimes be provided to animals particularly the equine family against adverse weather elements and insects. This kind of protection is provided using certain kinds of blankets of coats called Rambo rugs. They vary in shape and size to ensure that they can cover specific parts only or the entire body from chest to the rump when it is necessary. Straps are incorporated to maintain them in place while allowing the horse free movement.

The market is currently flooding with different kinds of Rambo coats. Some designs are closed at the front while most coats include straps and buckles in their designs. Closed designs are wrapped onto the horse only by slipping them over the head. Buckles and straps are locked under the belly. Small straps may be used to loop around hind limbs to prevent sideways movement.

These products are made from many different materials. Major materials in use however include cotton, leather, wool, canvas, polar fleece, and poly-cotton among many others. The thickness of the fabric is determined by the kind of weather elements that protection is needed against. In very cold areas, several layers of different materials may be knit together to make a single product. The underside is normally made smooth to avoid hurting the horse while the outer side is made of waterproof material.

There are many kinds of blankets in use currently and they include summer sheets, rug liners, fly sheets, cooler, exercise, stable, travel, turnout, under, fleece, and anti-sweat rugs. Each rug type performs its function best under specific climatic conditions. Horses grow a winter coat that maintains the body warm even when temperatures fall below zero during winter. Other factors such as biting insects, rain, wind chill, and humidity still make blankets a necessary requirement.

The winter coat on horses becomes less effective when it is fully soaked in water from the rain. This leaves the animal cold and chilled to the skin. Also, strong winds can lift the coat allowing cold air to reach the unprotected skin. In summer, on the other hand, strong sun beams can cause a lot of discomfort when not protected against. For the reasons named above and many more, protecting horses with blankets is a thoughtful idea.

Various biting insects are another primary nuisance to the equine family of animals. Rugs are primarily used during summer to keep off such insects. Fly rugs are the best for providing a cover against insects as well as maintaining adequate airflow to the skin. Some equines react severely to insect bites hence caution must be exercised.

Also, aged animals are affected more by cold and heat than young ones. Therefore to help young and old animals to maintain proper body temperatures, it is wise to rug them when it is cold. Sick horses must also always be safeguarded from bad weather.

There are many factors that affect the costs of Rambo blankets. The major factors however include fabric used, application, quality, additional functionalities and accessories, and size. To ensure proper comfort of the animal, one should invest in the best rugs available on the market. The purchased product must also be certified.




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