To measure an existing rug measure from the front edge of the rug between the two chest straps along the length of the rug with the gusset closed to the rear edge of the rug.
How to measure a shetland pony for a rug.
How to care and fit.
All the rugs on this page are available in sizes from 3 upwards to fit shetland ponies donkeys miniature horses and falabellas.
Find out about shetland pony saddles tv episode 124.
The chart above is purely indicative.
Various stable and fleece rugs are also available from 2 9 3 9.
From the centre of the horse s chest ideally where the top chest buckle would sit measure in a straight line around the shoulder.
This measurement will give you a guide size for your rug.
Watch this quick tutorial to learn how to measure your horse for a rug.
The next step check the fit of your horse rug put the rug on the horse it should sit forward and in front of the wither.
Miniature horse miniature shetland pony owners we are stocking the horseware amigo petite range of rugs with or without fill starting at 2 9 with detachable necks.
Shetlander round miniature slim or welsh round hackney slim.
A rounder ribbed horse often needs a size larger than a slim built horse in the same height.
Our turnout and stable rugs feature fully adjustable front fastenings which fit a wide range of chest and neck sizes so you can get the best fit for your shetland mini or donkey.
Horse rugs are sized at 3 inch intervals ie 4 3 4 6 4 9 etc and to measure a horse to ascertain the size of rug needed the horse is measured from the centre of the chest around the shoulder along the side of the horse to point of the buttock.
Visit our website today for more tips on rugging your horse.
Horse boots bandages.
Exclude the tail from your measurements as that will add unnecessary length to your rug.
Cooler fleece rugs.
Follow along the belly to the furthest point of the rump.
Why rug your horse.
If you are not sure of the size of the rug we strongly advise you to always measure it for certainty.