I noticed they say to get a 72" for a 14.2-15HH horse, and a 76" for an average size horse, then 80" for 16.2 . I have a little 14.2 (maybe) guy and a girl about 15 or 15.1. My best buy is going to be to get two 76" blankets. Would it be bad to put a 76" one on the 14.2 boy as well, or is too big a problem, like would it be too drafty? Or should I just get the 72 for him and the 76 for her? Thanks!
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Horse blanket size? Too big?
ElusiveKimmaby
Nov 27, 2004 07:33 PM
Replies (4)
botchlatear
Nov 27, 2004 10:12 PM
You know what the best thing to do is that I found?
Toss the blankets 
Horses can adapt to cold weather extremely well. Unless you live in an area that gets down to the one digits or below, I would just let them grow a winter coat.
ElusiveKimmaby
Dec 03, 2004 01:53 AM
The one that's DEFINITELY going naked is Pistol! I've been snuggling up to that big lug for the past few days. (Have I mentioned he's starting to warm up to me again lately? Moody little bugger...) I swear I'm going to pitch the gas stove and just move into the barn and start sleeping with the horse! That thing is a furnace with legs!!! And he's SOOOOOO FLUFFY!! I love just running my fingers through all that fluffy hair, it's so soft and... well fluffy! Just like a big soft dog! Oh I love that horse again, I already did love him and the idea of selling him if he didn't get any better was heartbreaking, but he's showing good signs. He's coming up to ME to let me pet him now, and man... he's so warm!!!
PH Cody
Nov 29, 2004 01:28 PM
>>I noticed they say to get a 72" for a 14.2-15HH horse, and a 76" for an average size horse, then 80" for 16.2 . I have a little 14.2 (maybe) guy and a girl about 15 or 15.1. My best buy is going to be to get two 76" blankets. Would it be bad to put a 76" one on the 14.2 boy as well, or is too big a problem, like would it be too drafty? Or should I just get the 72 for him and the 76 for her? Thanks!
Actually, if you go by that, you'll have blankets that really don't fit The blankets aren't dependant on height. Take a flexible measuring tape, like you would use for sewing. If you don't have one, use baling twine and then measure that on a yard stick, etc. Place one end dead center of your horse's chest, then measure back to the center of his tail and you'll have the measurement of the blanket you need.
You'll still have some variation to work with, because even the right measurement for the blanket won't always be "right" if the blanket's shape and your horse's build don't suit. For instance, I have a tall and long yearling, so he measures into the same size his sire did but he doesn't have near the shoulder or muscle, so we had to opt for a blanket slightly too short over his butt so it didn't hang too low at his shoulder.
But like has already been said, the easiest is to go naked 
We only blanket if we're showing and have them under lights to keep their winter coats from growing in.
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ElusiveKimmaby
Dec 03, 2004 01:46 AM
Thanks! I've got the sewing tape waiting for tomorrow then I would say go naked, but I want to be prepared for when I take them camping, just in case it starts to snow or rain or get too windy and gusty. I'd rather have a blanket or two on hand, JUST IN CASE! Who wants the rain and wind penetrating their fur and hitting their skin? Not me!! Well, not fur, but I know how it feels through loosely knit sweaters, ew!
