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.

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.

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 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, 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.

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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