Horse Blanket Measurement Calculation

Horse Blanket Measurement Tips

Use the right horse blanket measurement calculations to get the best fit for your horse. A poor fitting blanket won't get the job done. It may be uncomfortable for your horse and could even cause minor injuries.

So get out your tailor's measuring tape (available from fabric stores or the notions department of many grocery and general merchandise stores) and measure your horse!
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What You'll Need:
Tailor's measuring tape
Paper & pen

1. Head for level ground. Be sure your horse is standing squarely. Tie him or have someone hold him.

2. Stand on his left. Locate the spot where his neck meets the center of his chest. Hold the measuring tape in your left hand and place it at that spot.

3. With your right hand, draw the tape along his left side as far as you can. It's important to measure at the widest part of the shoulder for a roomy enough fit. Keep the tape level and taught or you'll measure too large and the blanket will gap.

4. Your horse is probably longer than your reach, so when you've reached as far as you can, mark the spot with your right thumb and jot down the measurement. Move down to that spot and place the end of the measuring tape at this point.

5. Keep the tape level and straight and bring it across the point of his buttock (the hindmost point of the quarters, about 10 to 12 inches below the place where the tail meets the body). Stop at the edge of his tail. Write down this measurement.

6. Add your two measurements to get your horse's blanket size. Stock blankets come in even sizes, from 30 (for foals) to 88 (for large horses). If you come out with an odd number, round up to the next even number.

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