Ensuring you have the right horse rugs and horse gear from the beginning will make life much easier for you and your horse.
How to make a horse rug.
The number of rugs to put on your horse is different for each horse and each situation just like it is for people.
Put the tape measure in the middle of the horse s chest then wrap it around the side of the horse over the largest bulge in the shoulder.
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Aim to make your rug the width of the door or slightly greater.
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Unfold the rug on the horse s back.
It should hang a few inches below the horse s belly while still allowing the animal to move freely.
Make a note of the measurement on a piece of paper.
Spread the folded rug out once it s in place on the horse.
Modelled by daffy d.
Took a long time d fits a 14 3hh horse on averige.
Mark your blanket where your chest straps under your horse s neck will be placed where the strap under the tail will be placed and where the straps around the barrel of his chest will be placed.
Measure the length of the horse.
Measure to the base of the tail or where the tail and the horse s butt connect.
For example if a horse measures 6 1 or 6 2 is it better to get a 6 3 rug rather than a 6 0 rug.
As most horses don t measure exactly to the rug size intervals if the horse measures in between two sizes it is better to get a rug that is bigger rather than one that is smaller.
Saddle bridle racks.
The rug should cover the horse s entire body from their withers all the way back to their rear.
I did this for a project in gcse textiles.
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