A Guide to Rug Measuring.

Which size should I buy?
Horses come in all different shapes. Our rugs are based on international standard sizing, which measures the rug along the bottom edge of the rug, from the front edge of the rug at the chest fittings to the back edge of the rug. (With Gusset Closed)

Horse Rugs are sized at 3 inch (75mm) intervals. To get an approximate sizing, measure in a straight line from the center of the horses chest, around the shoulder, along the side of the barrel and belly and around the rear to the point just beside the edge of the tail. (Or where you expect the rug to finish). This measurement can be used as a guide for your rug. Unfortunately horses don't all come in the same dimensions, so your horse maybe either side of the below sizing depending on your horse's characteristics. It can be a difficult decision to go up a size or down a size if you don't have other rugs to compare. If you have any questions please feel free to ask us.

Our rugs are true to size - so if a rug is advertised as a 6'3", it will measure 6'3" (190.5cm) from the bottom edge of the rug near the front buckles, along the bottom of the rug to the rear edge of the rug. (with gusset closed) See Below

Winter or lined/padded rugs are often a tighter fit, when compared to normal summer rip stop rugs or sheets. This is due to the fact that the padding takes up additional space. Also keep in mind, that if you use a summer sheet or similar under your winter rug to create layers - this is more padding again and creates a tighter fit again. Like wise a unlined rainsheet may be a losser fit. This may mean the difference between going up/down a size.

We suggest if you are not confident with sizing, to put a sheet under your rug when trying your new rug on for the first time, to keep hair and dirt off the rug.  If horse rugs are returned for exchange dirty or with hair on them - we will charge a 25% re-stocking fee - as the rug will need to be discounted to clear.

# The above table is to be used as a guide only - each horse is different and your horses weight and other characteristics need to be considered.

You will also often see sizing for items such as hoods, boots, bridles etc refereed to Pony / Cob or Full sizing. As a guide the following is usually considered the industry standard: