Who makes Amigo horse blankets?
Horseware Ireland
Made by Horseware Ireland to protect your horse in any weather, Amigo horse blankets are a popular choice because of the quality construction at an affordable price.
What is the difference between 600d and 1200d horse blankets?
Essentially the higher the Denier number, the thicker the weave, the stronger the material. A 1200 Denier horse rug will cost you around 15% more than a 600 Denier – but a 1200denier will generally be much more durable and potentially have a longer life.
What is considered a heavy horse blanket?
Below 40°F, a lightweight to medium-weight blanket with 150-250g of fill will keep your horse warm. Temperatures between 20° and 30°F will need a medium-weight to heavyweight blanket and below 20°F will require a heavyweight blanket or extra heavy blanket with 300-400g of polyfill.
Do horses really need blankets?
Horses who are clipped need to be blanketed, since we have taken their fur off. There are many wonderful, lightweight and well-fitting blankets on the market (blanket fit is for another day). Old horses who cannot keep warm need blankets, even if they never needed them when they were younger.
Are your horse blankets ready for winter?
With a thorough inspection in early fall, you can make sure your horse blankets are ready for the cold weather to come. The scents of summer barbecues may still be on the wind, but winter weather is only a few months away –and you don’t want to wait for temperatures to plummet to discover that your horse blankets need mending or replacement.
What is a stable blanket?
Stable blankets help to keep your horse warm while in its stall or while being trailered. Stable blankets can be made of several types of material such as polyester or cotton. Most stable blankets have front buckle closures, elastic leg straps, elastic surcingles, some have removable tail covers.
How big are horse blankets?
Our Big Fella horse blankets are designed to fit draft horses, warmbloods and other larger horse breeds. They come in extended sizes ranging from size 84 to size 94, and when you purchase a Big Fella blanket, the size 84/86 blankets are 2 inches broader in the shoulders and 3 to 4 inches deeper on the sides than regular sizes 84/86.