Tips To Measure Horse Rugs Accurately

By Cornelia White


It should be easier to take care of equestrian animals these days. A lot of people are doing this out of their hobby or because of their business. Whatever the reason behind it, one has to make sure that the appropriate horse rugs are given to the said animals. This is so that the person can give them extra protection, even if these animals have natural coats.

Since the person is taking care of the said animals, it is better to give them some good blankets. One has to make sure that they are fitted properly, though. This means that one has to measure the body of the animal properly to get the best size for the blanket one plans to purchase. Here are the steps to obtain the said measurement.

The first thing that the person will need to do is to hold the measuring tape properly. Approach the animal only when it is relaxed. To know if the said animal is already relaxed, it should be standing naturally. Such times can be observed when the animal is in its stall eating or when it is in the cross-ties.

Stand right near the said animal's front shoulder. The starting position for the measuring tape of the said animal is at the center of the chest, right underneath the said animal's neck. Make sure to position the end of this measuring tape correctly so that one does not have to do the measurement all over again.

Once the measuring tape has been properly positioned, the next thing that the person should do is to extend it across the animal's side until one cannot reach any further. Take note of this measurement which one can get on the tape. After that, one should then reposition the end of the measuring tape at the said point.

From this point, the person should then extend the said measuring tape. It should be extended along the animal's side, just before the measuring tape reaches the tail. The person should then note the measurement at approximately ten to 12 inches right below the point when the top of the animal's tail begins.

Once the person has two measurements already, what the person needs to do next is to add these two numbers. With the sum that one can get, it should be possible to obtain the proper sizing for the rug which one wants to purchase. For the sizes, they will be sold in measurements in two-inches increments.

There are also tips or warnings that one has to pay attention to when it comes to this. For example, picking a rug that is too big for the animal will slip off and pose danger when the animal's legs get caught in it. More than that, an ill-fitting rug can easily cause rubs and sores on the animal's body.

The soft measuring tape is more flexible that any other measuring tape one can use as an alternative. The person will have to use this to take the measurement of the animal more efficiently. If it is possible, one should also get the help of a friend or another person to get the proper measurement of these horse rugs.




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