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A good fit helps ensure your horse is comfortable, protected, and able to move freely.
Incorrectly sized rugs can cause chafing, slipping, or even safety issues.
How To Measure Your Horse
- Start at the center of the chest where the top chest buckle would sit. A
- Run the tape around the shoulder and along the belly.
- Finish at the rump, roughly where you want the rug to end B
Measuring An Existing Rug That Fits Well
Test the existing rug for fit, fasten the top buckle on the tightest hole, this will give you the maximum chest overlap; if you need to use the last (longest ) holes, the rug is too small and change to the next size up.
A bigger chest overlap ensures comfort and less drafts.
Lay it flat on the ground or table with chest buckles done up, and measure from the front edge (between the chest straps) straight along the side to the rear edge.
- Fasten the top chest buckle on the tightest hole, this will give you the maximum chest overlap; if you need to use the longest holes, the rug is too small and change up to the next size.
- The rug should rest just in front of the withers without pulling or shifting.
- Leave enough slack in the sursingles for a hand’s width. Too loose can lead to becoming undone or catching on something; too tight can cause discomfort.
- Tail Flap: Ideally sits after the top of the tail. If it in front of the tail, size up.
All Love My Horse rugs are based on the same trusted cut and consistent sizing, giving you the confidence to shop across any style in our range.
Our designs have been refined over 10+ years to improve fit across all shapes – from high-withered thoroughbreds to broad-chested Clydesdales.
With a generous chest overlap and large chest adjustment, our rugs can often fit one full size up, making them ideal for growing horses.
We offer three tailored fit types to ensure the right shape for every body:
- Allow an approx 4cm extra in length measuring for a Turnout Rugs. This allows for a bigger chest overlap and accommodates layering without under rugs escaping their coverage.
- It is popular to go one size bigger for your winter styles.
- This additional length boosts waterproofing and warmth in wet or cold conditions.
- No Neck Join Design - Our waterproof combos feature a continuous cut, removing that restrictive seam at the neck. This no neck join design encourages better movement, reduces pressure points, and keeps out rain and drafts.
- Love My Horse does not offer a Detachable Neck options as I believe these designs are not 100% waterproof.
Summer mesh and cottons may feel slightly roomier due to the natural stretch in these fabrics.
Winter-fill rugs are more snug as the fill reduces internal space, so consider sizing up if your horse is on the cusp.
- Necklines vary significantly across brands; a deep-cut neck can make the rug seem bigger.
- Allow for layers in colder seasons, winter rugs have padding that takes up extra space.
- Young or narrow-chested horses might need a smaller size than the measurement until they fill out. See the high wither wug design
- These fit the younger immature shaped horses including Arabs very well with a smaller neck line.
Mini Sizes 3’6 – 4’9
Our smallest fit, ideal for Miniatures, Shetlands, and other tiny equines.
These rugs feature:
- A shorter side drop to avoid bulk
- A narrower chest and neckline to suit fine builds
- Larger chest adjustment for the chunky monkeys
Horse Sizes 5’0 – 6'9
- Our standard fit with a generous drop and wide chest overlap.
- Designed to suit most light and medium breeds, including Arabs Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, and typical riding horses.
- Fit features: Larger chest adjustment allowing rugs to extend almost one full size bigger.
Clydy Sizes 6’6 – 7’6 XL Chest
Made specifically for heavy horses like Clydesdales, Shires, warmbloods and other draft breeds.
These rugs feature:
- A longer drop - No mini skirts
- A wider deeper chest for big builds
- Extended neck drop to cover massive necks
NZ measures their rugs from C to D, so to convert from the New Zealand sizing to Australian sizing please add 1’3”.
Example 5’0” in New Zealand is a 6’3” Australian rug.
Our goal is to keep both you and your horse happy and safe.
Love My Horse focuses on quality, affordability, and user-friendly features like bigger chest overlap, chest buckles
rather than the quick clips for a safer wearing experience for your horse, and no neck join design for waterproof confidence.
With the right measurements and a bit of patience, you can find a rug that truly lets you say, “I Love My Horse.”
If you have any further questions or need help, feel free to reach out.
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