Monday, July 28, 2014

Reasons For Employing Rambo Rugs

By Paulette Mason


Situations come when animals especially the equine family needs to be protected from weather elements, insects, and other factors. Rambo rugs are the kind of blankets or coats that are intended to safeguard horses from bad weather. They come in different sizes and shapes to cover the entire body of the animal from the rump to the chest. They incorporate straps for securing them in place while allowing free movement of the horse.

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 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.

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, 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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