Washing a horse’s rug is essential to maintaining the health of the horse’s skin and the long life of the horse’s blanket. Horse blankets are a piece of material that is placed between the saddle and the horse’s back and sides to protect it from the harsh material on the underside of the saddle as it could scratch or irritate the horse or pony or even a skin disorder.
Regular horse rug washing
To ensure the long life of a horse blanket it is recommended that it be professionally laundered regularly between 1-2 times per year using specialized cleaning chemicals and machine washed. This does not mean that horse rugs are year-round year-round, so I recommend keeping them free of dirt and storing them in a dry area when not in use. Additionally, I recommend wiping them down with a dry brush after each use to ensure there is no irritation or discomfort when they come in contact with your horses skin and fur.
Making sure your horses are comfortable while riding is essential to the safety of those who ride and to good horse fare. Plus I am sure if you are keen on ensuring high standards of horse breeding, you will need to keep your horses in good health, so you will want to make sure their carpets are clean and in good condition at all times.
Waterproof horse rug maintenance
It is essential to maintain the waterproofing of horse rugs while washing them to avoid them suffering from tools and unnecessary tearing, and in order to do so, it is recommended that you have your horse rugs washed by a professional cleaning company. An official carpet washing company will ensure that proper temperatures and cleaning chemicals are used to ensure that the carpet is not damaged during the washing and drying process. If you choose instead to wash the rugs yourself and use household cleaners, you may find that the waterproofing of the rugs begins to degrade and water damage occurs which greatly shortens the life of horse blankets.
Having a waterproof horse mat is important to maintain a comfortable fit for your horse although this can be fixed with re-watering solutions nowadays.
