Thursday, April 24, 2014

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.

Owning horses can be an expensive business. They need large quantities of food, plus stabling, pasture and veterinary care. In addition to all this riders need their own equipment. This ranges from basic riding gear such as an approved helmet to saddles and bridles for their mounts. Most horses also have several different rugs to keep them dry and clean. Rambo rugs are one of the most trusted companies in the business.

The Rambo brand is part of Horseware. This Irish based company has an outstanding reputation for manufacturing only the very best in horse clothing. Their products have the advantage of being designed by real horse people who have struggled for years with badly fitting and ineffective rugs. They know exactly what both horse and rider need and have spent years in research and development.

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 company realized that they had to go right back to the drawing board and completely redesign the rug to fit the horses shape properly. This meant a much more generous cut, especially around the front and shoulder area. The fasteners were also addressed. Instead of clumsy buckles that were impossible to use with cold hands, they replaced them with generous Velcro fastenings and easy to use snaps.

The modern rug is held in place with an ingenious system of cross surcingles. These are adjustable to fit all sizes of horse and are very simple to use. The legs straps on the back legs also help to keep the rug in place. The simple but easy to use system has removed pressure points and made the animals much more comfortable.

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.

Many children love to dress up their pony in something a little brighter than usual. There are some really great pony rugs that are in bright colors with bold designs. In addition to their visual impact they are also great for picking out a particular animal in the field. They are so easy to spot at a distance.




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