European Horse Rug Measurements

Chest to tail from the centre of the chest to the furthest rear point of the rump measuring along the side of the horse.

European horse rug measurements. 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. Refer to the universal size chart below to determine the right size rug blanket based on your horse s. Uk usa australian sizes are measured at the bottom of the horse. To measure your horse for a rug with european sizing cm measure from the withers across the back to the top of the tail.

An approximate conversion chart is provided below. The covers we supply are all sized using the international measure int. Measure your horse to find the right size. When you have the measurement remove 10cm.

If your horse is in between sizes it is generally better to go bigger rather than smaller unless your horse is particularly petite or narrow chested. From the centre of the chest to the rear. 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. The size that you measure in inches is your glove size so if you measure 7 inches and you re a woman you will need a medium glove.

There are 2 ways to measure your horse. Using this guideline will mean that your horse will probably require one size larger for his turnout rug than for his stable rug. Thanks but can you buy a rug depending on the high according to this chart. The fit of your rug is extremely important to ensure the comfort of your horse and to prevent rubbing and rug slippage.

To go up or go down a size. Miniature horse approx back length. Measure your dominant hand with a tape measure around the knuckles in inches your left if you are left handed and your right if you are right handed. Wither to tail measuring straight from top of wither to top of tail.

If the gloves are too tight on your hands they. This measurement refers to the distance from the centre of the chest to the rear of the quarters where you expect the rug to finish. Using a soft measuring tape measure from a at the center point of the chest across the point of the shoulder and to the point b at the center of the tail. Horseware rugs are sized in three inch increments.