What Are Horse Rugs Made Of?

Although horses are wild animals, they still might need a little extra help staying warm and dry

. Some horses may not adapt well to certain climates, but usually horses need more insulation because owners trim their longer winter coats for the purposes of showmanship. This is very common, and there is certainly nothing wrong with it, but it does create some complications. Thankfully, though, there are many companies who make horse rugs, which are designed to compensate for what your horse may be lacking, whether naturally or due to show trimming.

Much like sweaters and jackets, horse rugs, can be made of several different kinds of materials. Like the heaviest of synthetic coats, some horse blankets can be made from polyester, which is one of the most versatile fabrics ever developed. In many cases the heaviest blankets might also be treated with a Teflon coating. Obviously, this is intended to prevent the rain, snow, or sleet, from soaking into their skin and hair. Just like with many other mammals, this can and will lead to sickness if you do not pay attention to it. Simply covering your horse with the right turndown blanket, though, is a very easy way to avoid this.

You will find that there are many materials that go into the construction of horse rugs. Of course polyester is used, commonly as the skin-side liner, but the outer shell may be made out of ultra-tough Polypropylene. Nylon is also often used, especially in and around the joints because of the way that it stretches. Metal and plastic are also used in the form of buckles and clips, which help to make the blanket adjustable so you will be able to accommodate more animals Obviously, this is a good thing since you probably will not have several horses of exactly the same size and shape.

What Are Horse Rugs Made Of?

By: dave stein

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