>>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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