How To Measure The Horse Rugs Properly

By Cornelia White


For people who own an equestrian animal, it is only appropriate to pick the best horse rugs that they can use in the stable. Remember that these animals live outdoors. While they may have a natural coat that can the weather, it is still appropriate to get them a rug to provide extra protection. This should help keep them safe.



Since a person is concerned about the animal, it is only appropriate to have the rug fitted properly. This is the most important factor to an animal's comfort and safety, after all. The person should not worry since the task of measuring the rug is easy nowadays. As long as the person has a soft measuring tape and knowledge about the proper way to do it, everything should be fine.

First of all, the owner should prepare a soft measuring tape for this task. One will need to hold the said measuring tape correctly to get the measurement of the equestrian animal. When measuring, make sure that this animal is relaxed and standing naturally. The best time to get the measurement of this beast is when it is eating in the stall or in the cross-ties.

Stand right near the said animal's front shoulder. The starting position for the measuring tape of the said animal is at the center of the chest, right underneath the said animal's neck. Make sure to position the end of this measuring tape correctly so that one does not have to do the measurement all over again.

This will be the point for the first measurement. Extend the measuring tape to this animal's side until it is not able to extend any more. Once the person has finished with the measurement, one should then remember to take note of the measurement that one can get out of the said tape. This will be the first measurement.

From this point, the person should then extend the said measuring tape. It should be extended along the animal's side, just before the measuring tape reaches the tail. The person should then note the measurement at approximately ten to 12 inches right below the point when the top of the animal's tail begins.

Once the person has two measurements already, what the person needs to do next is to add these two numbers. With the sum that one can get, it should be possible to obtain the proper sizing for the rug which one wants to purchase. For the sizes, they will be sold in measurements in two-inches increments.

There should be tips and warnings that people can use to make this even more better. If the person wants to pick among a selection of blankets, make sure that it is the right size. If it is of a bigger size, this might slip off and cause danger to the animal. If it is of a smaller size, the animal will suffer from rubs or sores.

It should also be helpful to have another person who can grasp the other end of this soft measuring tape, especially at the front of this animal. This is the best way to take accurate measurements for the horse rugs. There should be less trouble since the measuring tape is easier to flex compared to the other of its alternative.




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