Exclude the tail from your measurements as that will add unnecessary length to your rug.
Rug measurements for horses.
From the centre of the horse s chest ideally where the top chest buckle would sit measure in a straight line around the shoulder.
As horses of the same height at the wither come in a variety of shapes and sizes it is useful to take certain measurements of your horse.
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Measure the distance from the centre of the chest across the point shoulder to the centre of the tail.
This will give you the size of the rug.
Please find the correct size to fit your horses.
Our size guide details how to measure your horse to determine the rug size required.
Using this guideline will mean that your horse will probably require one size larger for his turnout rug than for his stable rug.
Horseware rugs are sized in three inch increments.
Rug measurements increase by 3 increments each time.
If your measurement falls between we suggest you go up a.
Don t measure over the tail as you could add too much length to your rug.
The measurement refers to the distance from the centre of the chest of the horse around the body of the horse to the rear of the quarters where you expect the rug to finish.
If you have a new horse or are just unsure which size rug your horse needs using a tape measure or a piece of string you can measure later measure your horse from the centre of his chest horizontally along his side finishing where you require the rug to finish.
How to measure your horse for a rug.
Take 4 off for a turnout and 7 off for a stable.
Follow along the belly to the furthest point of the rump.
Rugs are usually sized in three inch increments.
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