samedi 26 juillet 2014

Good Information About 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.

Many different kinds of fabrics can be used to manufacture these products. Some include cotton, leather, poly-cotton, wool, canvas, and polar fleece. The severity of the weather should determine the thickness of the blanket chosen. In cold regions or during winter, high-thickness coats should be used possibly once with several layers of material. Injuries should be avoided by choosing products with smooth fabric on the inside. The outer surface should have waterproof fabric to prevent water penetration.

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.

Rain water can also soak the winter coat on horses making very ineffective at conserving heat. With the reduced efficiency, the animal is left chilled to the skin. Also, cold air can reach the skin when strong winds blow off the winter coat. On the other hand, during summer, a lot of discomfort is caused to horses due to strong sunshine. These reasons and several others make it worthwhile to protect horses using blankets.

Biting insects are also a major nuisance in horses and other animals that belong to the equine family. Keeping off insects is often the key reason for employing rugs during summer. This function is best done using fly sheets because they ensure proper airflow while giving cover against biting insects. Bites from certain insects may cause severe reaction in some equines hence precaution must be taken.

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.

The costs of Rambo blankets vary a lot depending on various factors. Some of those factors include material, application, size, quality, and additional accessories and functionalities. It is advisable to invest in a good rug in order to ensure comfort of the animal being protected. One must also ensure that the product purchased is certified by the regulatory board.




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