TuffRider Horse 1200 D Turnout Blanket Medium Weight - ID# 100143-262/15/78

This blanket offers warmth and comfort for your horse. • 1200 denier rip stop, waterproof / breathable outershell • 280 GSM polyfill • Breathable polyester lining, so the horses coat stays smooth and sleek • Nylon lining across the bottom repels mud, hay and shavings • Taped seams • Low bias surcingles • High gusset offers freedom of movement • Removable legs straps and tail flap • Double buckle front closure and hook & loop • Stainless steel hardware  

This blanket comes in sizes 70,72,74,76,78,80,82,and 84 in other ebay listings. The blanket is a dark navy with  hunter green trim. This listing is for a medium weight size 78 in stock and ready to ship!

 

How to Measure a Winter Blanket for a Horse

By Amy Gouger, eHow Contributor

updated: May 19, 2010

 

 

A blanket that fits allows your horse to move and play.

 

When the weather gets cold and frightful, keep your horse warm with a winter blanket. Some blankets even keep your horse warm in subzero temperatures, which is perfect in areas of the northern United States, such as Maine and Montana, as well as Canada. Spring is the best time to buy, since many retailers have the blankets on sale to make room for new inventory. Before you start looking through the catalog searching for the right blanket, measure your horse to ensure the perfect fit.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Horse
• Halter and lead
• Measuring tape
• Helper (optional)

1. 1

   Halter your horse. Tie him to a hitching post, put him into cross ties or have a friend take his lead line.

2. 2

   Place one end of the measuring tape in the center of your horse's chest. A friend can hold the end in place, while you extend the tape back down the side of the horse's body. If no one can assist you, use your left hand to hold the tape in place, while your right hand extends down the side of the horse as far as it can reach. Make note of the spot and measurement.

3. 3

   Put your left hand, with one end of the measuring tape, in the spot your right hand reached in the first round. Extend your right hand again until your right hand reaches the center of the horses tail. Make note of the measurement in inches.

4. 4

   Add the two measurements. This number is the size of your horse's winter blanket. Many blankets only come in even sizes, such as 76, 78 and 80 inches. If the measurement is an odd number, round up to the next whole and even number.