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lundi 4 août 2014

The Importance Of Using Rambo Rugs

By Paulette Mason


Insects and adverse weather sometimes make it necessary to protect equines using fabric. Rambo rugs are the coats or blankets used to achieve this. The rugs differ in shape and size to either cover the equines fully or partially. The position of the fabric on the body is maintained by straps which are normally included in some designs.

There are many different types of Rambo blankets in use today. Most of them have straps and buckles at the front while other designs are closed. Closed designs can only be worn on the horse by slipping them over the head. Straps and buckles are secured under the belly. Sideways movement of the blanket is sometimes prevented by small straps that are looped lightly around the hind limbs.

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.

Various companies have come up with different kinds of blankets including rug liners, fly sheets, summer sheets, stable, travel, cooler, exercise, turnout, under, anti-sweat, and fleece rugs. The various types of rugs perform their functions to the best in specific climatic conditions. During winter when atmospheric temperatures fall really low, horses grow winter coats for keeping bodies warm. Normally, the winter coat is enough for maintaining proper body temperatures. The problem comes in due to other factors like rain, wind chill, biting insects, and humidity which make blankets a necessity.

The efficiency of winter coats can also be affected by rain which soaks it. When the coat is completely soaked, the skin of the animal is left exposed causing a chill. Strong winds can also blow off the coat exposing the skin directly. On the contrary, horses feel very uncomfortable during summer months because of strong radiation from the sun. These reasons make use of blankets to protect horses necessary.

Horses and other members of equine family are also prone to biting insects. This is normally the major reason for using rugs in warm weather. Fly mesh are the best option because they allow a good level of airflow while providing total cover against biting insects. One must know that some equines react badly to bites from certain insects.

Also, comparatively, young and aged animals suffer more from heat and cold than the other age groups. As such, to help these animals to keep the right body temperatures, blankets must be applied on them whenever necessary. Sick horses also have impaired body functionalities hence should be helped.

Rambo blankets cost differently depending on many factors. Major factors affecting prices are quality, additional functionalities, extra accessories, size, fabric used, and application. Comfort can only be ensured when one invests in the top of the range brands available in the market. Certification of a product must also be checked before buying it.




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