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How To Measure The Horse Rugs Properly

By Cornelia White


There are surely a lot of individuals these days who are interested in taking care of several equestrian animals. If the owner plans to take care of them, then be sure to pick the right horse rugs that suit them the most. Even if they have their natural coat, people should get them the appropriate rug that gives them extra protection against harmful elements.

Since a person is concerned about the animal, it is only appropriate to have the rug fitted properly. This is the most important factor to an animal's comfort and safety, after all. The person should not worry since the task of measuring the rug is easy nowadays. As long as the person has a soft measuring tape and knowledge about the proper way to do it, everything should be fine.

First of all, it is necessary for the person to have a soft measuring tape. This is the item needed for measuring the body of the animal. When it comes to the measuring of the animal's body, one has to make sure that the said animal is already relaxed. Get the animal's measurement only when it is eating in a stall or in cross-ties.

The person should then stand near the animal's front shoulder. Take out the measuring tape and place it properly in one's left hand. After that, place the end of the measuring tape right at the middle of the animal's chest, right around the underneath of one's neck. Be careful not to startle the said animal to avoid problems.

This will be the point for the first measurement. Extend the measuring tape to this animal's side until it is not able to extend any more. Once the person has finished with the measurement, one should then remember to take note of the measurement that one can get out of the said tape. This will be the first measurement.

Starting from the repositioned point, the owner should again extend this measuring tape. It must be extended along this animal's side. Stop before this measuring tape reaches this animal's tail. Ensure that the measuring tape stops at least ten inches below the point where the top of the tail begins. Note what the measurement on the tape says.

After getting the two measurements from the animal, the owner will then have to add the two numbers together. The sum will be used to get the correct sizing for the blanket that one wishes to purchase for the animal. The sizes will be in two-inch increments so if the measurement is at 65 inches, buy a size 66 blanket.

There should be tips and warnings that people can use to make this even more better. If the person wants to pick among a selection of blankets, make sure that it is the right size. If it is of a bigger size, this might slip off and cause danger to the animal. If it is of a smaller size, the animal will suffer from rubs or sores.

Do not hesitate to ask another person to hold the other end of the measuring tape, at the front of the animal. This is so that the person does not need to stop midpoint. This also makes it possible to get an accurate measurement. A soft measuring tape is less difficult to flex so one can easily get the right measurements necessary for buying the best horse rugs.




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