Most of the people in the country are self confessed animal lovers. Some are strong supporters of animal rights and will go out of their way to save an animal in need. It is no wonder that more and more are proclaiming their love for animals by keeping them as pets. Some keep pet cats, others dogs, maybe guinea pigs or hamsters. Some keep pigs, chickens, turkeys an ducks. Still, others have spiders, snakes, and even big animals like cows, horses, and other quadrupeds that they cover in rambo rugs.

The most common reason why people decide to live with animals around the house is for the comfort and companionship they give. Even without other people in the house, some are just content with having to snuggle with a pet to relieve stress from working all day. Some pets double as guardians. Their presence is enough to make a human being feel safe enough and be able to sleep comfortably every night.

Another factor why people keep animals is to augment finances. Domestic chickens, ducks, and cows produce items you can sell like fresh eggs and milk, respectively. They are raised by farm people as a source of money. Some animals, especially horses, are kept for sport related reasons and show competitions. Some even take pride of the horse breeds under their care and put them up for horse racing.

Keeping an animal close by can be very hard. They, like us have different needs and wants. Aside from giving them comfortable living spaces, they should also be well fed. Buying their food alone can cost hundreds of dollars. Trips to the veterinarian to ensure their health are also a must. They need to be cared for, and to completely do you must buy animal products to aid you.

Horses, in particular, have a different set of needs and wants. They need to have a stable where they could stay, because you obviously can not keep them inside the house. They also need a lot of room where they can move around. You can keep them fit by allowing them to exercise by running unrestrained on huge open areas like pastures. If you do not have grasslands nearby where they can graze, you need to bring them fresh forage everyday.

Since the coats of these animals are kept trimmed, they have a low resistance to heat and cold. This is why you must provide them with horse rugs or blankets to keep them warm or cool, depending on the temperature. These blankets come in different types, each with a special purpose.

During winter, horses need a turn out covering. These are made of materials that trap in body heat in order to keep the animal warm. They come in various sizes and weights such as lightweight, medium and heavy weight. Neck rugs that cover the head and the neck of the beast usually come with the turnout cover as a pair.

If there is a rug for cold weather, there is also one for when it is warm. This is also known as the fleece blanket. It has an uncanny ability to soak up water and sweat, keeping the beast cool.

Horses, along with most animals, require love and care. As a responsible pet owner, it is your duty to take care of these animals well and look after their needs. If you love an animal completely, they will sure love you ten times back.