Great Value With Rambo Rugs

By Essie Osborn


Horse owners all over the country are looking for top quality products at good prices. They need to know that whatever items the purchase for their animals they can count on getting lots of wear. From the smallest Shetland pony to the largest Clydesdale draught horses there are lots of great items of horse clothing in fun and exciting colors.

Horses are very active animals who love to run and play. When turned out in the field with their friends they can often play quite rough and have a tendency to nip at each other in a good natured way. Should they accidentally grab the rug it often ends up in sheds. Investing in good quality products such as the Rambo rugs will provide a lot more wear and help to keep the horse clean and comfortable.

Rambo is the brand name of the rugs made by the Horseware of Ireland company. As their name implies each rug is made to be extremely tough. A host of additional features have been incorporated that owners and riders love. These include light weight nylon denier finishes that provide warmth without bulk.

Traditionally horses wore winter blankets that were very heavy, prone to rot and practically impossible to keep clean. They could not be machine washed and often allowed in water. Horses were left standing in damp clothing and this led to many secondary skin problems. In addition the old style rug was not cut generously enough around the shoulders. Rubbing and bare skin were frequent problems that not only looked bad but could lead to permanent marking on the animals skin.

The use of nylon has been a revolutionary part of the development of the new generation of horse clothing. Nylon is not only light, but also very warm. A winter rug will contain various levels of nylon filling that is very effective at keeping the animal warm. It also prevents rubbing and pressure points.

Even during the summer a horse will also need a light rain resistant turn out sheet. These are very helpful for an animal that needs to be ridden regularly. Once the horse is wet it cannot be ridden until it is thoroughly dry. Putting a saddle on a wet horse will cause rubbing and sores very quickly. These can take many weeks to heal and are prone to returning.

Having a washable rug is so important. It not only prolongs the usable life of the rug, but helps to keep the horses skin healthy. The nylon lining is revolutionary as it not only prevents rubbing but actually helps to improve the quality of the coat.

It is wonderful for equestrians to know they have a company they can rely on. The Horseware products and particularly the Rambo line have long been favorites among riders. They are happy to buy a product that they know will stand up to the job and keep their horse dry in even the wettest weather. After all a product that was developed in Ireland should know how to deal with rain.




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