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Measurements

 

 How to Measure

All measurements in inches:Min. to Max. sizes

 

  
Draft                      A:75 to94      B: 35 to 49          E: 25 to 30     F: 48 to 54
  
  
Horse:                   A: 75 to 89     B: 33 to 45           E: 24to 28     F: 42 to 48
  
  
Cob:                       A: 65 to 84     B: 32 to 42           E: 23 to 26      F: 38 to 44
  
  
Pony:                     A: 64 to 72     B: 31 to 38           E: 22 to 25      F:  36 to 42
  
  
Small pony:          A: 60 to 68     B: 20 to 34           E: 21 to 24       F: 34 to 40
 
  
Shetland:               A: 54 to 62     B: 24 to 32           E: 20 to 23       F: 32 to 36
  
  
MINI(class B):     A: 42 to 58     B: 24 to 30           E: 17 to 20    F: 26 to 32
  
Mini(class A):      A: 26 to 50     B: 14 to 26           E: N/A            F: 21 to28
  
  
NOTE:  The class A mini does not have a noseband. We find with such a small face the noseband interferes with the bit  action and looks too busy.
  

 A:  all the way around the girth.(this is where the saddle would go.)

B: Backstrap .
E: Nose band length .
F: Bridle, from bit ring to bit ring over poll.Subtract 3 inches if measuring from corner of mouth to corner of mouth as bit rings are usually 1 1/2 inches each side.
 

 

 Below are the approximation harness sizes: General Guidelines Only

These measurements are for you to help choose your proper sizes harness and they may not be exact.
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 Using the chart below is usually all you need to get the right size harness. (may not be exact for all horse types)

 
The following are the average harness sizes (may not be exact).
 
Harness                        Horse size
 
DRAFT                   17 to 18 hands  ( 68 to 72 inches)
HORSE                  15.2 to 17 hands ( 62 to 68 inches)
Cob                         14.2 to 15.2 hands(58 to 62 inches)
Pony                       13  to 14.2 hands   ( 52 to 58 inches)
Small pony            12  to 13 hands (48 to 52 inches)
Shetland                 10.2  to 12 hands (42 to 48 inches)
Mini  (classB)        32 inches to 40 inches
MINI (class A)        26 inches to 32 inches
If your horse seems to fall in between sizes here is an example of what to do: If your horse measures 15 1/2 hands  get the horse size if he is heavy set, if he is fine get the cob size harness.

 Our pairs harness follow the same measurements as below.  How to  measure for a collar shown at bottom.

 

 

 

 

Measuring for a collar

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Cut two squares from cardboard or similar material as shown. Two feet by one foot. (alternatively you may use two carpenters squares)

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Put squares together as shown.

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Place squares as shown and lay longer end against the horses shoulder where the collar would lay. ( You may have to feel where the shoulder bone is located to know where the larger part of the square should lay). Slide the squares together so the top portion touches the top of the neck and the bottom portion touches the bottom.

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Measure the distance between the squares. Add about 1/2 to 3/4 inch for clearance and select that collar size.