Getting a Good Blanket Fit

it will droop forward or drag backwards restricting your horses movement and rubbing against him if it is too small it will rub and leave bare sore spots. A lot of people tend to fit too loose so they roll around and pull back and chafe the horses shoulders says Forster.
4 Try it on. Most tack stores should let you take your blanket home to try it on or at least let you bring it back if it doesnt fit. When you get the blanket on your horse take a good look and test out the fit.
Make sure the blanket is not too tight. Slip your hand between the blanket and your horses withers does it slide in easily? Same with the shoulder area you should have no tight spots which force you to push your hand in.
Can he graze comfortably? Put a treat on the floor in front of him and allow him to reach for it to test out his freedom of movement. There should not be excessive pressure anywhere on the blanket though it is okay if it gets a little snugger.
If the blanket has a tail flap does it sit comfortably on the top of his tail? If lower then the blanket is probably too big. Does it lift easily when he lifts his tail?
Does the blanket stay securely in place when he moves around? You shouldnt need to fasten the surcingles very tightly if you do it is probably too big. Make sure that they are not so loose that he is in danger of catching a foot in them.
5 Check out the extras. There have been all sorts of new developments in blanket technology over the past few years. Some blankets are cut so that they go partway up the horses neck. These can help to reduce smaller fit issues but can sometimes tent up a bit especially on highwithered horses.
A lot of blankets are now made without a back seam so they look like they are wearing a giant blanket but they work really well advises Forster. Plus they dont leak!
Some blankets come with a nylon lining which helps to reduce friction and rub spots. As a bonus the lining also helps to give your horses coat an extra sheen. However dont let the lack of lining rule out a blanket that otherwise fits perfectly. You can easily make your own lining by
purchasing some satin blanket liner from a fabric store and adding it yourself. Just sew two large pieces to the interior where the blanket meets the points of the shoulders.