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Your Ultimate Guide to Horse Rugs

By: Sean Reynolds

Do you have a horse and do you want to keep it safe and protected at all times? If you are a responsible horse owner, your answer to this question is a definite "yes." Horse owners' main responsibility is not just to feed the horse everyday and to give it a roomy and airy stable. There is more to horse ownership than these things. You have to make sure that your horse gets enough exercise and you have to treat your pet equine nicely. Nothing makes a pet happier than a loving master. Aside from these things you also have to make sure that your horse has all the supplies that it needs, and these include horse rugs.

Rugs for horses are necessary supplies that you should not skip buying. You can purchase them from your local equine supply shop or online. Make sure that you buy the right rugs for your horse needs. Before you decide to buy rugs for your pet horse, make sure that you know the following basic information about horse rugs. Read the information below.

- Rugs for horses have different functions. Turnout rugs and stable rugs are used to keep your horse warm in cold weather. Fly rugs dispel annoying insects and pests flying around and above your horse. Rain sheets are used to prevent your horse from getting wet if it is raining outside. These are just some examples of the different kinds of rugs for horses and their uses. You can buy the ones that you really need or you can buy all of them. Some horses that have thick hair do not need too much protection against the biting cold. But if your horse's coat is very fine or if it has been clipped, you should put a heavy duty rug on its body to keep your horse warm.

- When choosing a horse rug, it is important to look at the denier or the weight, density, and strength of the material used to make the rug. Denier can range from 600D to 1680D. The higher the number, the stronger the fabric is. The stronger it is, the more warmth it provides. Know what you need based on your situation.

- Waterproof and breathable rugs are treated with chemicals. Make sure that your horse has no allergic or adverse reaction to chemical treatments. To be on the safe side, you can choose cotton rugs which are 100 % natural. They are also extremely breathable. However, they do not provide as much heat or are not waterproof. Decide which one you should prioritize.

- Rugs, especially those that have been chemically treated should not be washed with detergent. However, if the rug is really dirty and washing it with plain water is not effective, you should use a very mild detergent or a shampoo. Rugs usually have labels where you can find the care instructions. Read the instructions carefully and follow them to a tee.

Horse rugs are really very useful for the horses. Make sure that you choose the right rug for your horse's needs.

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