Getting a Good Blanket Fit

dont need a really heavy blanket. You want to make sure that you dont overblanket. A lot of times people bring blankets back in to us because they think they are leaking but really their horse is just sweating. Breathability is key. Alternatively if you live in a region of Canada that boasts a cooler climate make sure your horses blanket provides sufficient waterproof protection to help him withstand the extremes of weather
2 Measure and be sure. When taking your horses measurements make sure your horse is standing squarely on a level surface. Start measuring from the centre of his chest around his side to the rear of his haunch  where the blanket would end. This point should be about 11 or 12 inches below his dock. Make sure that the tape is not too loose or you will add inches to your final measurement. Similarly ensure that it crosses the widest part of his chest and shoulder or it will be too small.
Visit a tack store armed with this measurement and you will be off to a good start. However if you want to get a super fit you can also measure from the top of the withers along the back to the top of the tail suggests Forster. That way you have two sets of measurements which will give you the fit around the neck too.
3 Become blanket savvy. Keep in mind that blankets made in North America are sold in twoinch size increments usually starting at 58 inches and moving up to 84. Those manufactured in the United Kingdom Australia or New Zealand usually come in threeinch increments. If your horse falls between sizes it is advisable to go for the larger of the two.
The majority of horses should fit fairly comfortably into a readymade blanket however horses who are very broad or with unusual fit problems may be better served by a custommade blanket. The extra cost will be repaid by having the blanket stay in place resulting in reduced maintenance and replacement costs for you and good protection and rubfree shoulders for your horse.
If your horse is broader across the chest but is otherwise averagesized you can also look for chest extender pieces which will give your blanket a little more breathing room.
Across the chest shoulders and withers are the most important areas to fit properly if the blanket is too large through the neck