RUGS

How to measure for rugs sizes
If you are not sure what rug size your horse takes you will need to measure the horse. Measure from the centre of the horse's chest, around the shoulder in a straight line to the point level with the top of the tail. measurements are taken in feet and inches. (there are 12 inches in a foot)

Rugs sizes start at 4' 6" to approx 7' 0" (going up in 3 inch levels).

SADDLES & TACK

Saddle Fitting
Two measurements are required: seat size and width fitting.
Seat size appriximate guide
12.2 - 13.2hh: 14" to 15"
13.2 - 15hh: 15" to 16"
Over 15hh: 16½" to 17½"

Width Fitting
Measure just below the cut back head just above the padding for the knee rolls.

Taking care of your Tack
Always buy the best quality tack you can afford, as it will be safer and last longer.

Cleaning your Tack
Take tack apart and wash numnah in washing machine. With a damp warm water sponge wipe over using a glycerin soap or spray soap to clean dirt and sweat away and to soften and condition the leather.

With a pin or narrow skewer gently clean all the holes out neatly. Clean the stirrup irons, buckles and bit cheeks with metal polish (Carr & Day & Martin make a good metal polish). Buff up with a dry cloth for a sparkling finish. Soak the bit in warm water to get any residue or dried grass off! Wipe 'n' groom Belvoir Leather wipes are handy as a last wipe over tack before entering a show ring.