Amigo horse rugs are made by Horseware Ireland Ltd. Established in 1985, this company quickly became the industry standard. Their policy is "innovation, not imitation". Products are continuously reviewed to make sure blankets are made of the best materials, comfortable for the horses, easy for the customer to handle, and with an affordable price tag.

Blankets are necessary to protect animals from the cold, rain, dirt, and mud. Some offer added protection from ultraviolet rays and annoying insects. Sheets protect from dust or dirt without adding warmth. For a stabled animal in winter, use a stable blanket. Turnout rugs should be warm and waterproof. A high quality blanket that fits properly won't slip or leak. Use a Cooler to protect from chills after exercise on a cold day.

Stable blankets protect stabled equines from cold weather. Use indoors or as an extra layer under a turnout. Turnout blankets are designed to stand the wear and tear of outside time. Amigo turnout rugs are waterproof, breathable with a nylon lining, come in 3 weights and include the option of adding a hood.

A blanket keeps show animals from growing a thick winter coat. It also keeps the coat clean. Of course any animal visibly shivering should immediately be covered. Like people, colts and fillies and the elderly get chilled easier than healthy adults. An animal with a clipped coat, or one recently moved from a warmer climate, may need a blanket when other local animals are comfortable without.

In moderate climates, horses will need at least 1 stable sheet and 1 turnout rug. In cold weather, add an inner liner for extra warmth, with an outer layer that protects from rain and snow. Two sets are recommended so 1 set can be washed while the horse is wearing the other set. Blankets shared between horses can spread contagious skin diseases. Best that each horse have his own sheets and blankets.

Oversized rugs rub, causing blisters. They can slip causing a fall. Dirt and insects are trapped inside the liner, causing further irritation. Too small blankets leave skin exposed to the elements. They rub uncomfortably causing pain and blistering. A blanketed horse should be able to lower its head to graze, and lift its tail without obstruction. Your hand should fit inside the blanket at the withers. Determine size to by measuring from the center of the chest to the tail along the side of the animal. If the measurement is an odd number, or if your horse has a thick coat, round up.

Use a blanket when it rains or when the thermometer dips below 55 degrees. Start with a lightweight blanket. Between 30-40 degrees, most horses are more comfortable with a medium weight rug. Below 30 degrees, add a liner. Below 20 degrees, use a heavy weight rug with a stable rug as a liner.

Horseware Ireland Ltd is known for its attention to quality and innovation. Amigo horse rugs is their budget line of quality rugs, made affordable for everyday use. They offer a complete line of sheets, coolers, stable blankets, and turnout blankets, with halters, boots, and other accessories to match. You'll find the Amigo brand sold at online stores, and at your local tack shop.