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Measuring for your horse a Turn Out Blanket / Stall Blanket
To measure for a blanket you will need a tape measure that is cloth type so you don’t spook your horse. I bring my horse in the barn on level ground and put my tape in the middle of the front legs, or the middle of the chest, around his shoulders and all the way back to the back to the middle of his tail. This is the measurement of the length of the body.
Your blankets come in even sizes ex: 78 - 80 - 82- 84 …
Once you determine the size you are ready to purchase.
Remember many factors may change, your horses body weight can change the shape of a horse’s body over a course of a few months / Increase in muscle mass / Also, just in the age of the horse the body changes shape with age. Here are some things to look for
1. Be sure he is standing comfortable and run your hands up and over the withers. Be sure that the blanket is over the withers loosely .
2. Slide your hands under the blanket at the horses shoulders. It should feel loose so that your horse can move his shoulders without rubbing his hair off.
3. Check the chest area so that it comes down to where the neck merges into the chest so that the blanket is on the chest and not the neck. Encourage him to lower is head, the blanket should not pinch or restrict his head from lowering it to graze or eat.
4. Check the belly straps so that you may slide your hands through without them being too tight. If they are more then 4-5 inches from his body they are too big and could pose a risk of danger or entanglement. Make sure they are adjusted to fit your horse.
5. Check the rear straps on the hind legs. They should fit so that their is no chance of your horse getting his feet caught up in them, but loose enough so that they don’t cause rubbing. They are better to run them through each side so that they keep from rubbing the horse.
6. Slide your hands under the blanket at his hips and rump of your horse so that the blanket is not too snug.
7. Finally check the tail flap to be sure that it’s not too long, he needs to be able to lift his tail or it could cause a real mess.
Remember even a right size blanket can cause rubbing or chafe in certain areas. You can use sheep skin or a slick type material to help in those areas to help your horse stay comfortable in cold weather.
September 10th, 2008 at 1:26 am
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September 10th, 2008 at 1:27 am
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September 10th, 2008 at 1:41 am
Turnout Blankets | Saddles and Harness…
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September 10th, 2008 at 3:07 am
Turnout Blankets | Saddles and Harness…
I find your line of horse blankets very durable and quality made. My horses have used them in many occasions but it still has maintained its nice edges without any fray. Now I am making another batch of purchase!…
September 10th, 2008 at 3:09 am
Turnout Blankets | Saddles and Harness…
I find your line of horse blankets very durable and quality made. My horses have used them in many occasions but it still has maintained its nice edges without any fray. Now I am making another batch of purchase!…
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