Things You'll Need
- Horse
- Halter and lead
- Measuring tape
- Helper (optional)
Instructions
Halter your horse. Tie him to a hitching post, put him into cross ties or have a friend take his lead line.
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.
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.
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.