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Rugs, hoods and Neck Rugs help create a protective barrier between your horse and the outside world. However, this protection is compromised when blankets and sheets do not properly fit your horse. Blankets that are too large leave gaps into which insects and mud can enter and become trapped against your horse's coat. If too small, they don't cover the portions of your horse's body that they should, which leaves you with a false sense of confidence.

But in addition to sacrificed protection, ill-fitted blankets or sheets can also be a danger to your horse. For instance, a sheet that is too large may slip under your horse's belly and cause her to stumble or fall while turned out to pasture. Similarly, a blanket that is too tight could restrict his/her movement or rub your horse's skin and cause an irritation or, worse, infected sore. Therefore, properly measuring your horse to ensure the best blanket or sheet fit is vital to her protection, comfort, and safety.

In order to accurately measure your horse, please refer to the illustration on this page. To work out the correct rug size you will need to refer to the Rug Size Chart opposite.