How To Measure Your Champion For A Well Fitted Blanket?

Are you looking for the best blanket fit for your Champion? Let us be your guide to properly measure your horse so you feel confident when ordering a Champion Horse Blanket. 

How to Measure:

​The fit of your horse blanket is extremely important to ensure the comfort of your horse and to prevent rubbing and blanket slippage. 

First: Stand your horse on a hard leveled surface making sure that he or she is nice and square.

Second: Using a soft measuring tape or a long piece of string, place one end in the center of your horse's chest. Measure from the center of the chest, along the left side, to the middle of the tail. Be sure to cross over the point of shoulder (widest part of the shoulder), and that you keep your tape pulled tight. If you used a piece of string, once you got the length, simply compare it to tape measure to get your horse's size.

Measuring is usually easiest with the help of a second person, however if you have to do it alone, draw the tape along your horse's left side as far as you can, once you have reached as far as you can, mark the spot with your right thumb AND take notice of the measurement. Then restart measuring from that point to the furthest point of the rump, then simply add the two measurements together to get your horse's size.

​Most stock blankets come in even sizes, so if your horse measures an odd number, round up to the closest even size. For example, if you horse measures 73", use a size 74 blanket.

​Wrapping your horse in a well-fitting blanket is like hugging him, even when you’re not there, and finding the perfect fit starts with knowing your horse’s size.

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Evaluate Your Horse's Blanket Fit

A well-fitting blanket will keep your horse warm and comfy, but an ill-fitting blanket can restrict movement, cause rubs, shift, or get tangled. Test the blanket’s fit by watching your horse walk and graze in it. These natural movements will highlight flaws in the fit. Evaluate the fit in three key areas:

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1. Shoulders
   The top of the front closure should line up with the point of your horse’s shoulder, and the neckline should lie smoothly above his shoulder without pulling.
2. Withers
   A blanket that’s pulled tight across your horse’s withers is a recipe for rubs. You should be able to slide one hand between the blanket and your horse’s withers.
3. Length
   A blanket shouldn’t look like a mini-skirt or a bed skirt. Ideally your horse’s blanket should cover your horse’s barrel entirely, ending just below his elbow and stifle.

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Providing your horse with the best fit, comfort and protection is vital for your peace of mind. The right blanket choice will help to regulate your horse's body temperature and maintain a healthy condition.

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