Find Your Perfect Horseware Turnout Blanket
Rambo, Rhino or Amigo? Explore the Horseware technology that makes your perfect blanket possible.
Every Horseware turnout is waterproof and breathable. What changes from Amigo to Rhino to Rambo is how tough the outer fabric is and how long Horseware guarantees it: 2 years, 3 years or 10 years. Start with four quick questions about your horse. We'll point you to the line to look at first, then walk you through the technology behind it, section by section.
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What Matters for Your Horse?
Your horse decides the line: how hard he is on his blankets, how cold your winters get and how he's built. Answer four questions, and add your ZIP code if you like. We'll suggest the line to look at first, then flag the parts of this guide that matter for your horse as you read down.
Rhino
Barrier Layer protection for an average horse, inside your budget. For cold winters, these are mid- to heavyweight turnouts.
Our top 2 picks for your horse
Amigo vs Rhino vs Rambo: What You Get for Your Money
All three lines share the same waterproof and breathable rating. What your money buys as you move up is a tougher outer fabric, more fill and fit options, and a longer guarantee.
| Feature | Amigo | Rhino | Rambo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer fabric ↓ | Polyester, 900D to 1200D | 1000D polypropylene | Ballistic nylon, 1000D (1680D on Supreme and the 1680D line) |
| Waterproof and breathable ↓ | Over 3000mm and 3000g/m² | Over 3000mm and 3000g/m² | Over 3000mm and 3000g/m² |
| Stay-dry layer under the outer ↓ | No | Yes, Barrier Layer | No |
| Vari-Layer fill ↓ | No | Rhino Plus, Rhino Wug, HexStop Plus, Rhino Stable 350g | Rambo Supreme |
| Neck cuts ↓ | Surefit with V-Front, Wug | Surefit with V-Front, Wug | Classic, Surefit with V-Front, Wug, Optimo |
| Guarantee ↓ | 2-year warranty | 3-year Turnout Guarantee (select models) | 10-year Turnout Guarantee (select models, bought 2024 on) |
| Our turnout prices ↓ | Under $100 to about $300 | About $130 to $320 | About $215 to $660 |
| Best for | Horses that are easy on their blankets, value buyers, a first turnout | Average to rough horses; the stay-dry layer keeps working if the outer is nicked | Blanket wreckers, herd turnout, owners who want to buy once |
If your horse is easy on his blankets, Amigo is where your money goes furthest. Several of our customers report their Amigos lasting three years and more. If you're replacing torn turnouts every season, Rambo's ballistic nylon and 10-year guarantee can cost less over the life of the blanket. Still not sure which blanket? Our Blanket Selector narrows it down by your horse and your weather.
Shop Amigo → · Shop Rhino → · Shop Rambo → · Try the Blanket Selector →
Turnout Strength: What Denier Does (and Doesn't) Tell You
Denier measures how thick the threads in a fabric are. Higher denier usually means a tougher outer, but only within the same fabric. Horseware uses three different fabrics, and a 1000D ballistic nylon is stronger than a 1200D polyester even though the number is lower.
- Polyester (Amigo): 600D, 600D ripstop, 900D, 1200D, 2520D
- Polypropylene (Rhino): 1000D, 1000D ripstop
- Ballistic nylon (Rambo): 1000D, 1000D ripstop, 1680D
Bars rise within each fabric by denier; the three fabrics differ in strength, so the scale steps up again at each new fabric.
Ripstop
Ripstop weaves thicker reinforcing threads into the fabric in a grid, so a small tear is less likely to run. Horseware says the ripstop polypropylene on the Rhino HexStop Plus is 30% stronger than its standard polypropylene. Rhino HexStop Plus →
1680D ballistic nylon
The Rambo Supreme and the Rambo 1680D line use a heavier ballistic nylon that Horseware rates 120% stronger than its standard 1000D. Rambo Supreme →
Compare denier inside one fabric, not across brands or fabrics. A 1200D polyester Amigo and a 1000D ballistic nylon Rambo aren't on the same scale, and that's where a lot of blanket shopping goes wrong.
Waterproof and Breathable: The Same on Every Line
Horseware rates every one of its turnouts waterproof to over 3000mm and breathable to 3000g/m². That's true of a $110 Amigo and a $660 Rambo alike.
waterproof. how much water pressure the outer holds back before it lets water through.
breathable. how much moisture from your horse's body can escape, so a warm horse doesn't sweat under the blanket.
Don't pay up expecting a higher waterproof rating: Horseware publishes the same one for every line. You pay up for an outer that stays in one piece, and so stays waterproof, longer.
Barrier Layer: Why Rhino Stays Dry When the Outer Gets Nicked
Rhino turnouts put the waterproofing in its own layer, under the outer fabric. If a pasture mate or a fence nicks the outer, the layer underneath is still there.
- Outer: 1000D polypropylene, which Horseware says is 50% to 100% stronger than the coated polyester used in most turnouts.
- Waterproof barrier: a waterproof, breathable layer that keeps working even if the outer is damaged.
- Thermobonded fiberfill: traps warm air (on filled weights).
- Lining: polyester, anti-static and anti-bacterial, to reduce rubbing and help the coat shine.
Aquatrans
Rhino's fabric also uses Aquatrans, Horseware's two-sided moisture system: the outside repels water, and the inside draws sweat away from your horse's body. Horseware says Rambo turnouts use it too.
Barrier Layer is the reason Rhino earns its place between Amigo and Rambo. For a horse that's average-to-rough on clothes, it's the most protection per dollar in the Horseware lineup.
Vari-Layer: Warmer Without the Bulk
A standard fill is one even layer. Vari-Layer stacks it: the heaviest layer over the top, lighter layers down the sides. Horseware says layering the sides lets the blanket sit closer to the body and cover more of the belly, for warmth without the bulk.
Medium (sold as 250g): 250g over the top, 150g lower down. Heavy (sold as 450g): 450g over the top, 150g layers lower down.
Horseware says the thermobonded fiberfill keeps its loft through washing. You'll find Vari-Layer on the 250g and 450g Rhino Plus, Rhino Wug and Rambo Supreme, the 250g Rhino HexStop Plus, and the Rhino Stable 350g.
The gram number on a Vari-Layer blanket is the fill over the back, where it's thickest; the sides carry less. You get heavyweight warmth over the back with less bulk down the sides.
Rhino Wug Medium Vari-Layer → · Rambo Supreme 250g Vari-Layer → · Rhino Stable 350g Vari-Layer →
The Liner System: One Turnout, Every Season
A liner-compatible Horseware turnout plus a Horseware liner gives you a light, medium or heavy blanket from one outer. The liner attaches with Velcro loops at the neck and clips at the back so it doesn't slip, and it goes in a home washing machine, which keeps the layer against your horse's skin clean.
Weight classes use Horseware's bands: lightweight 0–100g, medium 150–250g, heavyweight 300g and up. For which weight suits your weather, try our blanket weight calculator.
Liners we carry
Horseware Liner in 50g, 100g, 200g and 400g; XL and Pony liners; the Rambo Optimo Liner for the Optimo; and the no-fill Rambo Airmax Liner.
Liner 100g · Liner 200g · Liner 400g · Liner 50g · XL Liner · Pony Liner · Optimo Liner · Airmax Liner
Bundles
The Rambo Duo Ripstop Plus bundle comes with a 100g outer, a detachable hood and two liners (100g and 200g), for a light, medium and heavy blanket in one box.
If you already own a liner-compatible Horseware turnout, a liner is usually the cheapest way to add a medium or heavy blanket. For a clipped horse, the washable liner is a bonus on its own.
Fit: Match the Neck Cut to Your Horse
The neck cut matters as much as the line. Horseware's two main neck cuts, Surefit with V-Front and Wug, come in all three lines, so you can choose the cut for your horse's shape and still stay in your budget.
| Cut | What it does | Best for | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic (straight front) | Frames the neck with a traditional double front closure | Narrower horses | Rambo Original |
| Surefit Neck with V-Front | Extends past the withers; the V-shaped front takes pressure off the shoulders | Most horses, broader builds | Rambo Supreme, Rhino Plus, Amigo Bravo 12 Plus |
| Wug | A higher, snugger neck that clears high withers | Narrow, high-withered horses (think Thoroughbreds) | Rambo Wug, Rhino Wug, Amigo Bravo 12 Wug |
| Optimo (Articulated Pivotal Dart) | A dart above and behind the shoulder follows movement so the blanket stays put | Big-bodied, broad-shouldered horses | Rambo Optimo |
| Plus (detachable neck) | Adds a neck cover that attaches with Velcro loops | Wet or cold climates | Any 'Plus' model |
| Integrated | Hood attached to the blanket, for streamlined coverage and less wither pressure | Narrow, high-withered horses; owners who want one piece | Amigo 1200D Integrated |
Independent research supports a V-shaped cut at the withers. A 2010 study in The Veterinary Journal compared three blanket styles, and the one with a V-shaped insert at the withers put the least total force on the withers with the horse standing. (It tested blanket cut, not Horseware's V-Front closure specifically.) Read the study
Spend your decision on the neck first. Then check each product page for the strap setup: most current turnouts beyond the Original cuts have leg arches and three crossed surcingles, and some use a tail strap instead of a tail cord.
Sizing a Horseware Blanket
Measure with a soft tape from the center of your horse's chest, across the point of the shoulder, to the center of the tail. Horseware then says to take off 4 inches (10cm) and choose the size from its chart.
Pony and XL
Pony sizes are 10% shorter in the body. XL sizes have a 20% deeper neck cut and a 10% deeper body for bigger frames.
Between sizes? Several of our customers size down
Horseware recommends sizing down on the Rambo Optimo, which is cut for a larger horse. On other models, our customers' reviews lean the same way:
“It definitely runs a little big. Size down if your horse is between sizes.”
Verified customer, Rambo
Fit still varies by model, so check the size chart on each product page.
The Horseware Turnout Guarantee (and What Voids It)
Horseware backs its turnouts by line:
Cost per turnout day
Costs more up front. Costs less per season. Here's what each blanket works out to per turnout day if it lasts only as long as its guarantee, at 100 turnout days a year.
How we figured it: price ÷ (guarantee years × turnout days a year). Turnout days are the nights at or below freezing near your ZIP code, from the nearest NOAA station's climate normals; with no ZIP, we use 100, about the number for a typical Mid-Atlantic or Midwest horse area (Lexington 93, Baltimore 94, St. Louis 95). Where freezing nights are rare, we count at least 30 days for cold rain and cool snaps. Many horses wear a turnout more days than that, which brings the cost per day down further. The 10- and 3-year Turnout Guarantees cover waterproofing, breathability and hardware on select Rambo and Rhino turnouts, not rips or tears; Amigo carries Horseware's 2-year warranty. Many blankets last well beyond their guarantee. Prices update live from the store.
Register your blanket with Horseware after you buy it. Horseware says to register your purchase to ensure eligibility. Horseware Turnout Guarantee
What can void it, and what it doesn't cover
- Washing it the wrong way (follow the care label: a cool wash and no tumble dryer)
- Repairs by anyone other than Horseware
- Reproofing it in the first three years
- Storing it badly or leaving it in strong sun when not in use
- Not covered: damage from outside force, like a fence or a kick, and normal wear and tear
Small tear? Ask first, then fix it early
A small rip is easier to stop than a big one. If your blanket is still under warranty or guarantee, contact Horseware first, because repairs by anyone else can void it. Out of warranty, Horseware Stormsure is a clear repair adhesive for small tears in a turnout's outer.
The 10-year Rambo guarantee is the strongest argument for paying Rambo prices. Register it the day it arrives and keep the receipt with the blanket.
What Our Customers Say
“I've been getting the Amigo Bravo's for my guys for a couple years now. They are well below the Rambo price point and so far (3 plus years) they've held up super well.”
Verified customer, Amigo
“my other rhino turnout has lasted almost 10years”
Verified customer, Rhino
“The high neck is a must! No rubbing on the withers, extra protection against rain and/or cold.”
Verified customer, Rambo
“Love the v-neck closure and three belly straps.”
Verified customer, Amigo Bravo
“I love the elastic tail cord covered in plastic. No more tail hair getting stuck!”
Verified customer, Rambo
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Premium brands for less, across every Horseware line.
AmigoThe value line. Bravo 12 Plus, 1200D and 1200D Integrated turnouts, plus pony and petite sizes.Shop Amigo
RhinoBarrier Layer protection. Rhino Turnout, Rhino Plus, HexStop Plus and Wug.Shop Rhino
RamboBallistic nylon and the 10-year guarantee. Original, Wug, Optimo, Supreme, 1680D and Duo.Shop Rambo
Liners and stable blanketsHorseware liners, Rambo and Rhino stable blankets.Shop LinersMore Rhino blankets for your horse
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Horseware Blanket FAQ
What's the difference between Rambo, Rhino and Amigo?
The outer fabric and the guarantee. Amigo is polyester with a 2-year warranty. Rhino is 1000D polypropylene over a separate waterproof Barrier Layer, with a 3-year guarantee. Rambo is ballistic nylon with a 10-year guarantee on select models. All three are rated waterproof to over 3000mm.
Is Rambo more waterproof than Amigo?
Not on paper. Horseware publishes the same rating for every turnout: over 3000mm waterproof and 3000g/m² breathable. Rambo's outer is much tougher, so it stays intact, and waterproof, longer.
Are Rambo blankets worth it?
If your horse is hard on blankets, usually yes. Ballistic nylon resists tears, and the 10-year guarantee on select Rambo turnouts covers waterproofing, breathability and hardware. For a horse that's easy on his blankets, several of our customers find an Amigo lasts for years at a much lower price.
What does 'Wug' mean?
Wug is Horseware's high-cut neck for narrow, high-withered horses. It sits high to keep pressure off the withers and comes in Rambo, Rhino and Amigo.
What does 250g Vari-Layer mean?
Vari-Layer zones the fill: 250g over the back, less (150g) lower down the sides. The number on the label is the fill over the back, where it's thickest.
Can I use a Horseware liner in any Horseware turnout?
In any liner-compatible Horseware turnout. The liner attaches with Velcro loops at the neck and clips at the back.
How do I measure my horse for a Horseware blanket?
Measure from the center of the chest, across the shoulder, to the center of the tail, then take off 4 inches (10cm) and use Horseware's size chart.
Do I need to register my Rambo guarantee?
Yes. Horseware says to register your purchase to ensure eligibility for the extended guarantee.
What happened to Mio?
Mio no longer appears on Horseware's own US site. The Amigo 1200D is the closest current turnout in Horseware's value range.
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