Various Kinds Of Horse Rugs

By Marissa Velazquez


People dress their horses with various garments to keep them safe in various surroundings. These rugs are normally designed from either light materials or thick materials. The ones designed from heavy materials usually keep the animal warm during winter months while others designed from light material protect the animal from insect bites and sunburns. Horse rugs are usually available in varied types each of which serves for different functions.

Stable rug is among the most popular products used to keep the stallion warm in the winter. These blankets come in various sizes, shapes and designs. The materials used to make these products are usually not waterproof hence; people should use it alongside other rugs in order to ensure their animals can get enough warmth and protection.

If you want to secure your horses from insect irritations, flysheet can be the best option. This rug is designed to withstand the biting of various insects, and to keep your house safe from the irritation of such bites. People can also use this rug if they want to keep their animal clean and secure from sunburns.

Turnout is another form of garment that is designed in varied thicknesses and styles. These products are designed differently to be useful in different periods of the year. Some are light enough to be used in summer while others are thick to keep your animal warm during winter. Others are made of medium lightweight materials to be used in autumn and spring.

Exercise sheets are other popular types of stallion garments. These are worn from the lumber of the animal to its rear position. In most cases, they are designed to keep your animal dry and warm when being ridden. Most of them come in varied thicknesses and styles to meet the needs of each customer.

Anti-sweat rugs are mostly designed with cotton mesh. The main purpose of these mats is to secure your animal from irritations caused by flies and other biting insects. Some of these mats are supplied with surcingle to keep them firm on the animal when in use. Manufacturers supply these products in varied sizes and thicknesses for consumers to choose their favorite ones.

Manufacturers also design the fleece mats. The materials used to make the fleece mats are usually versatile which ensures they can be used for various purposes. These mats are usually beautiful, warm and breathable which ensures your animal would feel comfortable when wearing it.

Prior to buying any of the above-given horse rugs, it would be important to measure the size of your stallion correctly. This is probably because; the wrong size of the blanket would cause discomfort and other problems to your animal such as restricting movement if it is small besides causing soreness on the animal. In addition, large materials would fall off as the animal moves and this would be a great bother to the person using such animals. You need also to consult with your seller to know the best model that can be more effective as per your locations.




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