Horse rugs for all seasons give your horse a comfortable and safe life. The rugs provide protection from annoying flies and some insects that can sometimes cause infection or illness. A factor that is vital to the health of your horse is the rug. A horse rug is sometimes called by another name, a horse blanket. Different temperatures and conditions will not bother or harm your horse because with a rug it will be have a warm and dry environment. The horse rug will cover the upper body and rear end. Straps under the chest secure the rug in place and yet will allow the animal ample movement without displacing the rug. In the front there are usually a couple of ties, again to keep it snug. Other styles may have straps that are used to ties around the back of the legs so that the rug stays in place.