Horse rugs are primarily used to shield horses from different weather conditions and climates.
How to measure a rug for a horse.
Make sure that you actually measure the rug rather than just take what it says on the label as truth.
How to care and fit.
Chances are your rug will have changed size over time.
The right rug choice will help to regulate your horse s body temperature and maintain a healthy condition.
Bear in mind that every horse is different and that this table is a guide only.
Use our handy size and weight fill chart to select the perfect rug to ensure you horses comfort all year round.
Measuring your horse for a rug.
Measure this with your horse s head down as this will pull the rug forward to its correct position.
This means that the ideal rug pad for a rug will be 2 shorter and narrower than the rug.
To measure your horse for a rug use a soft tape measure and measure horizontally from the centre of the chest to the end of the rump.
For example if a horse measures 6 1 or 6 2 is it better to get a 6 3 rug rather than a 6 0 rug.
As you search through our range of rugs you will be able to locate the horse rug size.
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The leg straps and surcingles should allow a hands width between themselves and the horse s body.
As most horses don t measure exactly to the rug size intervals if the horse measures in between two sizes it is better to get a rug that is bigger rather than one that is smaller.
How to measure and fit your horse for nz and au sizing.
A good rule of thumb for choosing the right size rug pad is to leave 1 of rug overhang on all sides of the rug pad.
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.
When you have the measurement remove 10cm 4inches and choose your horse s size from the table below.
How to care for your rug.
Complete guide to choosing the right cover or rug for your horse.
Cooler fleece rugs.
When choosing a rug you should also consider the time of year in which the horse will be using the rug.
Keep in mind that rug pads can easily be cut to size.
Horse boots bandages.
How to fit your rug.
Why rug your horse.
If the rug is not long enough to reach the top of the tail it s too small.
Bear in mind that every horse is different and that this table is a guide only.
We have many different styles to suit all shapes and sizes please see each rug for details.
Our size guide details how to measure your horse to determine the rug size required.