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Size Guide


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Below you will find answers to the questions we get asked the most.

Where can I find a size guide for a particular product?

Size guides for an item can usually be found linked directly below the selection drop downs on the items page.

What size would my horse take in the Fly Rider?

Measured the same as for an exercise or competition sheet. The Back-Seam measurement (C-D) is used as the reference measurement required to determine the size needed in this style of rug.

How to fit your Horseware rug?

The fit of your rug is extremely important to ensure the comfort of your horse and to prevent rubbing and rug slippage. As horses of the same height at the wither come in a variety of shapes and sizes, it is useful to take certain measurements of your horse.

How do I measure my horse for a rug?

Using a soft measuring tape, measure from (A) at the centre point of the chest, across the point of the shoulder and to the point (B) at the centre of the tail. When you have the measurement, remove 10cm (4 inches) and choose your horse’s size from the table below. Bear in mind that every horse is different and that this table is a guide only. We have many different styles to suit all shapes and sizes.

Horse Rug Size Guide:

The fit of your rug is extremely important to ensure the comfort of your horse and to prevent rubbing and rug slippage. As horses of the same height at the wither come in a variety of shapes and sizes, it is useful to take certain measurements of your horse.

Using a soft measuring tape, measure from (A) at the center point of the chest, across the point of the shoulder and to the point (B) at the center of the tail. When you have the measurement, remove 10cm (4inches) and choose your horse’s size from the table below. Bear in mind that every horse is different and that this table is a guide only. We have many different styles to suit all shapes and sizes.

Rugs Measurements

Measurement from A to B Measurement from C to D
Horse Size CM INCHES FEET CM
Petite 76 30 2'6 50
Petite 84 33 2'9 55
Petite 91 36 3'0 60
Petite 99 39 3'3 65
Petite 106 42 3'6 70
Petite/Pony 114 45 3'9 75
Petite/Pony 122 48 4'0 80
Pony 130 51 4'3 85
Pony 137 54 4'6 90
Pony 145 57 4'9 95
Pony 152 60 5'0 100
Pony 160 63 5'3 110
Pony/Horse 168 66 5'6 115
Pony/Horse 175 69 5'9 125
Horse 183 72 6'0 130
Horse 191 75 6'3 140
Horse 198 78 6'6 145
Horse 206 81 6'9 155
Horse 213 84 7'0 160
Horse 221 87 7'3 165
Horse 229 90 7'6 170

Rugs WEIGHTS

Horseware® rugs come in a variety of weights. To make it easy, we’ve created this little temperature scale. It explains the weight available for each rug and is located under each product section.

A turnout rug acts as a waterproof insulator layer, helping to maintain condition in cold weather. However be aware that conditions may vary in a short time span. Always ensure your horse is comfortable at all times.

What rug suits my horse?

For a deep shouldered horse with a deep neck and wide build you would need the XL cut, which is 20% deeper in the neck and sides to give them room, or you could choose the Optimo style rugs which have the ultimate freedom of movement.

For a deep shouldered, narrow horse you would be advised to have a Surefit design with V-Front closure.

For an average build of horse, go with a classic neck cut or if you prefer to give them more comfort again, a V-Front fit would suit.

For high withered narrow horses a Wug® helps to reduce the wither pressure. For very narrow or young horses the Wug® or All-In-One design rugs are good choices to help fit their shape and prevent the rugs from slipping.

Horse Hoods Size Guide:

Hood Measurements

Hood Size of the Rug
Sizes CM INCHES FEET
XXXS 114 45" 3'9
XXXS 122 48" 4'0
XXS 130 51" 4'3
XXS 137 54" 4'6
XXS 145 57" 4'9
XS 152 60" 5'0
XS 160 62 5'3
S 168 66" 5'6
S 175 69" 5'9
M 183 72" 6'0
M 191 75" 6'3
L 198 78" 6'6
L 206 81" 6'9
XL 213 84" 7'0
XL 221 87" 7'3
XL 229 90" 7'6

Why should I use a Hood?

Hoods are invaluable tools for us to keep the horse warm and dry.

We spend all of our lives building topline in our horses so we should keep the topline warm. Many people forget that the majority of their horse's neck is muscle. Keeping the neck warm keeps the overall horse warmer and reduces warm up time as the muscle is already warm and has good circulation.

If you do not use hoods then the neck is more exposed, and depending on the horse's coat, can make them colder.

What do the different cuts mean?

Classic cut, this sits just in front of the wither, then the neck cut curves down and around to give the straight classic cut neck with male/female closures.

Surefit neck design, sitting further in front of the wither with a smoother slope to cup the front line of the shoulder and finish deeper in the front of the neck, Sure-fit by name and nature, this design gives a snugger fit yet the deeper neck allows more freedom to graze. Always used in conjunction with our V-Front closure, which provides freedom of shoulder movement to prevent rubbing and aids in reducing wither pressure.

All-In-One has no seams from ears to tail along the top section. This is the perfect rug for narrow types who tend to loose condition as it has increased thermal insulation all the way through the rug.

Horse Boots Size Guide: coming soon!

Rambo Micklem Bridles Size Guide:

The Rambo Micklem® Bridle is designed to comfortably fit the shape of the horse’s skull, avoiding putting pressure on sensitive areas of your horse’s face. Exclusive to Horseware Ireland, both the Micklem multibridle and competition bridle feature the unique noseband and back straps that make this bridle more humane than the conventional bridle.

More than just bridles, we now offer the Micklem Halter, Micklem Breastplate and Micklem Short & Long Girths. All made with your horse’s comfort and safety in mind. Performance pieces with added assurance that you’re using the best for your horse.

Size Guide

Pony 11 hands (103 cm) wide head to 14 hands (143 cm) small head
Small Horse 14 hands (143 cm) wide head to 16 hands (163 cm) small head
Standard Horse 16 hands (163 cm) wide head to 17 hands (173 cm) small head
Large Horse 16.2 hands (168 cm) wide head onwards
Super Cob 14 hands (143 cm) chunky head or big cheek bones to 16 hands (163 cm) chunky head or big cheek bones

Dog Rugs & Beds Size Guide:

Rambo® Dog Sizing & Measurements

SIZE (CM) * X Y Z
XXS 25 18 6
XS 31 20 6
S 35 23 7
M 46 26 7
L 56 29 8
XL 61 33 8
XXL 71 37 10
XXXL 78 40 10
*Applies to all Rambo® Dog Rugs.

Amigo® Dog Sizing & Measurements

SIZE (CM) ** X Y Z
XXXS 27 18 7
XXS 30 20 7
XS 36 23 8
S 42 26 8
M 48 29 9
L 55 33 9
XL 62 37 12
XXL 69 41 15
XXXL 76 45 17
** Applies to Amigo® Dog Rugs.

Dog Bed Size & Measurements

Rambo® Ionic Dog Bed Measurements

Size (CM)
Product Name Lenght Width Gusset
Rambo Ionic Dog Bed S 60 48 14
Rambo Ionic Dog Bed M 88 57 14
Rambo Ionic Dog Bed L 125 75 14

Rambo® Deluxe Dog Bed Measurements

Size (CM)
Product Name Length Width Gusset
Rambo Deluxe Dog Bed S 60 40 8
Rambo Deluxe Dog Bed M 70 45 8
Rambo Deluxe Dog Bed L 80 55 8
Rambo Deluxe Dog Bed XL 90 65 8

Rambo® Dog Bed Measurements

Size (CM)
Product Name Length Width Gusset
Rambo Dog Bed XS 58 47 25
Rambo Dog Bed S 63 52 27
Rambo Dog Bed M 68 57 29
Rambo Dog Bed L 73 62 31
Rambo Dog Bed XL 78 67 33

Rambo® Hammock Dog Bed Measurements

Size (CM)
Product Name Length Width Gusset
Rambo Hammock Dog Bed S 24 18 7
Rambo Hammock Dog Bed M 30 24 7
Rambo Hammock Dog Bed L 36 30 7
Rambo Hammock Dog Bed XL 48 36 9

Clothing Size Guide:

Women Size Chart – Jackets, Shirts & Tops

Order Size XXS XS S M L XL XXL
UK 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
EUROPEAN 34 36 38 40 42 44 46
USA 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
BUST (INCHES) 32 1/2 33 35 37 39 41 43
BUST (CM) 76-80 81-85 86-90 91-95 96-100 101-105 106-110
WAIST (CM) 61-65 66-70 71-75 76-80 81-85 86-90 91-95
HIP (CM) 83-87 88-92 93-97 98-102 103-108 109-113 114-118

Unisex Size Chart - Jackets, Shirts & Tops

Order Size XXS XS S M L XL XXL
CHEST (INCHES) 33 35 37 39 41 43 45
CHEST (CM) 81-85 86-90 91-95 96-100 101-105 106-110 111-115

Men Size Chart - Legwear

Order Size XXS XS S M L XL XXL
SIZE IN (INCHES) *R=APPX. 180cm TALL 28 30 32 34 36 38
WAIST (CM) 74-78 79-83 84-88 89-93 94-98 99-103
HIP (CM) 87-91 92-96 97-101 101-106 107-111 112-116

Women Size Chart - Legwear

Order Size XXS XS S M L XL XXL
SIZE (INCHES) *R=APPX. 168cm TALL 24" 26" 28" 30" 32" 34" 36"
WAIST (CM) 61-65 66-70 71-75 76-80 81-85 86-90 91-95
HIP (CM) 83-87 88-92 93-97 98-102 103-108 109-113 114-118

Kids Size Chart

Order Size 3-4 YR 5-6 YR 7-8 YR 9-10 YR 11-12 YR 13-14 YR 15-16 YR
AVERAGE HEIGHT (CM) 98/104 110/116 122/128 134/140 146/152 158/164 164+
CHEST (CM) 52-55 56-59 60-64 65-69 70-75 76-81 82-87
HIP (CM) 54-57 58-61 62-66 67-71 72-77 78-83 84-89
LEGWEAR SIZE * 18" 20" 22" 24" 26" 28" 30"
*Recommended size

Boots & Chaps Size Guide: coming soon!

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