What is the average horse blanket size

If your horse has a low head carriage, our closed-front blankets are designed with a Deep-V which provides extra space at the base of the neck.

We guarantee that we have the right blanket for your equine, or your money back! But how do you know what fit will work best for your horse? Breeds that have this type of conformation are Thoroughbreds, Appendix horses and Warmblood breeds. This design covers inches of the mane to relieve pressure and prevent rubbing on the wither. These blankets also have a longer side drop and an enlarged tail cover to offer extra protection from wind, precipitation, and rubbing. Our Cutback blankets are designed for horses with an upright head carriage.

Breeds that generally have this type of conformation are Arabians, Morgans, Friesians, Saddlebreds, and Tennessee Walkers. The fit of your horse blanket is extremely important to ensure the comfort of your horse and to prevent rubbing and blanket slippage.

As horses of the same height at the wither come in variety of shapes and sizes, it is useful to take certain measurements of your horse. 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.

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. If the neck hole is the appropriate size and shape, your hand will slide easily through. Also, unless the blanket is designed to leave the withers uncovered, make sure the front edge extends at least three inches over the mane hair. Slide your hand under the blanket at the shoulders. If it fits well, there will be enough space for your hand to slide easily.

Use a carrot to encourage your horse to lower his head. A proper fit allows him to reach without pinching or restriction.

Check the fit of the belly straps by sliding your hand between them and the horse. A few inches of clearance reduces rubbing, but more than five inches poses the risk of entanglement. Please note that this is for American-made blankets which are measured in inches. For our friends abroad, please look up what unit of measurement manufacturers in your country use for measuring blankets and adjust accordingly.

It is best to use a cloth tape measure as it is more flexible than a standard tape measure, allowing you to be more accurate. It is important that you run the tape measure over the point of the should and the point of the butt as demonstrated by the red line below. This measurement in inches is the size of blanket you need. In this case, it is best to round up.