How to Measure: Fly Sheets
Step 1: The Essential Measurement (Center of Chest to Tail)
Most major fly sheet brands, especially those using U.S. and international sizing (measured in inches or centimeters), rely on a single, continuous measurement.
- Start Point: Place the end of the tape measure in the center of your horse’s chest, where the neck meets the chest.
- Path: Run the tape measure along the side of the horse, over the widest point of the shoulder and barrel.
- End Point: Extend the tape until it reaches the point of your horse's buttocks/tail. This is often called the "tail dock."
- Recording: Record the measurement in inches (or centimeters), which is the number you will use to match the brand’s sizing chart.
Step 2: Understanding Sizing Systems
Once you have your measurement, you need to understand how different brands label their sheets.
Always check the brand’s specific size chart. If your horse measures 77 inches, and the sheet comes in sizes 76 and 78, it is generally safer to size up to the 78 to prevent shoulder rubbing, but a tight fit can sometimes be better if the sheet runs large.
Step 3: Checking for Proper Fit
Before removing the tags, check these areas to confirm a good fit:
- Shoulder Gussets: The gussets (the folded areas at the shoulder) should sit right at the point of your horse’s shoulder. If they are too far back, the sheet is too small. If they fall below the point of the shoulder, the sheet is too big.
- Neck Line: The neck opening should not pull or gap. You should be able to slide your hand comfortably under the sheet at the withers.
- Length: The hemline of the sheet should drop to the bottom of the barrel, about midway down the leg. The sheet should end right at the point of the tail—not draping over it.
- Belly Straps: The cross-surcingles should cross centrally and allow about a hand's width (4 inches) of space between the strap and your horse's belly. If they hang lower, the sheet is too loose.
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