The Best Features Of Amigo Turnout Rugs

By Marissa Velazquez


Horses need a lot of equipment and it can be quite expensive. Shopping for bargains is an excellent idea that can save the owners a lot of money. Some of the best sales are right after the holidays when stores are trying to clear out the inventory for the new year. This is probably the best time to shop for an Amigo turnout blanket to keep a horse or pony warm and clean all winter long.

Horses must be turned out every day. Exercise is very important to keeping horses fit and well. It is also vital for their psychological well being. Horses are herd animals and really enjoy company. They should spend as much time as possible outside, nibbling on grass and stretching their legs. Even if they are not in regular work they need the daily exercise that time in the outdoors provides.

The rugs are very well made from high quality materials. This helps them to provide some of the best value for money on the market. Equestrians have ranted them so highly they are among the best sellers year after year. The company went right back to the drawing board to totally re design the look and feel of horse clothing. The results have been outstanding and the blankets really speak for themselves.

The new fabrics are not only rot resistant and water proof. They are also made from breathable fabrics and the six hundred denier outer shell is wind proof and lightweight. They are easy to take care of and can be washed in a commercial washing machine. At the end of the winter season most owners will take some time to properly wash their horses blankets and carefully pack them away for use the next year.

Most of the new rugs are made from strong but light polyester. This makes them not only easy to use, but they repel water and dry quickly. They are treated with a combination of products that makes them truly wind and water proof. At the end of the winter they can be machine washed and line dried. Most people find they can get season after seasons use out of every rug.

Horses should be turned out to pasture every day. This allows them to stretch their legs, get some exercise and socialize with their friends. It is very bad for the animals, both physically and mentally to be cooped out for too long. However, owners that want to ride during the winter will spend hours getting their mount clean and free of dust. Putting on a turnout rug first will save hours of hard work.

Before purchasing a new turnout rug it is crucial to measure the horse or pony properly. Most measurements are taken from the front of the chest all the way to the back of the tail. If the owner is not sure how to do this the customer service department will be able to help. They can then refer to the sizing chart and get the best fit for their particular animal.

There are some nice additions to the basic Amigo turnout rugs. The new neck guards are great for keeping a horse clean and dry all over. Tail guards are a nice touch especially for show horses who need to look good all the time. The light weight polyester filling is both warm and easy to machine wash and line dry.




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