Mini | Shet | Pony | Cob | Full | X Full | Shire | |
A | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 | 155 | 170 |
B | 61 | 64 | 70 | 70 | 78 | 85 | 85 |
C | 85 | 90 | 100 | 115 | 120 | 135 | 150 |
D | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 24 |
Measurement Charts
Which size Harness?
Here you can determin which size harness will be the best fit for your horse or pony, together with measurements of other Ideal products such as bridles, traces, reins, gloves, blankets, saddlepads, breeching e.t.c.
self-measurement
Not sure what size harness you need? Then click the button below and fill in the form!
DownloadWhat to measure: | How to measure: | |
A. | Bridle | From corner of mouth to corner of mouth |
B. | Browband | From side of head to side of head |
C. | Noseband | Circumference around the nose |
D. | Girth | Circumference around the body |
E. | Crupper | From back band to dock |
F. | Loin | Over Loin |
G1.
G2. |
Breeching Single
Breeching Pairs |
From flank to flank
From the middle of backpad flap around hindquarters to the other side backpad flap |
H1.
H2. |
Breast Single
Breast Pairs |
From shoulder to shoulder
From backpad around breast to backpad |
I. | Collar size | Width from wither to front of neck |
J. | Wither height | Height to wither |
Our Sizes
Harness parts: Mini shetland, shetland, pony
Sizes of single harness parts (in cm)
( Luxe / Classic harness) |
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Mini | Shetland | Pony | ||
A | Bridle | 82 – 90 | 86 – 98 | 92 – 108 |
B | Browband | 35 | 37 | 39 |
C | Noseband | 36 – 48 | 42 – 54 | 38 – 52 |
D | Girth | 106 – 132 | 120 – 154 | 148 – 178 |
E | Crupper | 62 – 70 | 72 – 80 | 80 – 90 |
F | Loin | 85 – 93 | 105 – 120 | 112 – 124 |
G1 | Breeching | 95 | 102 | 110 |
Breeching straps | 77 | 90 | 100 | |
H1 | Breastplate | 78 | 100 | 104 |
Sizes of pair harness parts (in cm)
(Luxe / Classic harness) |
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Mini | Shetland | Pony | ||
G2 | Breeching | 160 – 185 | 195 – 215 | 225 – 250 |
H2 | Breastplate | 77 | 110 | 110 |
Pole straps | 73 | 80 | 80 |
Harness parts: Cob, full, Shire
Sizes of single harness parts (in cm)
(Luxe / Classic harness) |
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Cob | Full | Shire | ||
A | Bridle | 100 – 118 | 112 – 128 | 132 – 150 |
B | Browband | 46 | 47 | 53 |
C | Noseband | 49 – 63 | 54 – 70 | 72 – 97 |
D | Girth | 150 – 192 | 178 – 224 | 196 – 238 |
E | Crupper | 90 – 105 | 95 – 110 | 105 – 123 |
F | Loin | 110 – 144 | 124 – 155 | 128 – 170 |
G1 | Breeching | 135 | 140 | 170 |
Breeching straps | 118 | 129 | 135 | |
H1 | Breastplate | 112 | 130 | 150 |
Sizes of pair harness parts (in cm)
(Luxe / Classic harness) |
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Cob | Full | Shire | ||
G2 | Breeching | 265 – 300 | 270 – 320 | 300 – 340 |
H2 | Breastplate | 125 | 145 | 165 |
Pole straps | 115 | 125 | 132 |
Tip!
The length of the whip is measured from the bottom of the handle to the top of the stick (beginning of woven thread), lash not included.
Measurement instruction
The best way to measure your horse or pony for the correct size is to use the points indicated, as shown in the drawing provided.
Point A is located in the middle of the chest
Point B is at the end of the hind quarters.
Use a tape measure to find out which blanket size is right for your horse or pony
Height of wither (cm) | A-B in cm | Back Length | Rug Size |
80 | 103 | 75 | 105 |
81 – 90 | 112 | 85 | 115 |
91 – 100 | 122 | 95 | 125 |
101 – 115 | 137 | 100 | 135 |
116 – 127 | 152 | 105 | 145 |
128 – 133 | 160 | 115 | 155 |
134 – 140 | 168 | 125 | 165 |
141 – 151 | 175 | 130 | 175 |
152 – 160 | 186 | 135 | 185 |
161 – 168 | 196 | 145 | 195 |
169 – 174 | 206 | 155 | 205 |
175 – 180 | 213 | 165 | 215 |
> 180 | 218 | 175 | 225 |
Kidney Rugs (in cm)
Measure instruction
Measure the width of your flat hand just below the knuckles (without your thumb)
Measure the height from the tip of your middle finger to below the palm
Are you in between sizes or in doubt?
Then we recommend choosing the larger size
Do you prefer the gloves to be a bit looser?
Then take a size larger than the size indicated for your hand in the size charts
Size charts
Hand Width |
Hand Length |
|
XS |
7 |
21 |
S |
8 |
22 |
M |
8.5 |
23 |
L |
9 |
23.5 |
XL |
9.5 |
24 |
XXL |
10 |
25 |
Info:
This glove is one size smaller than you are used to. If you normally have an M, choose an L now
Hand Width (cm) |
Hand Length (cm) |
|
S |
8.5 |
22 |
M |
9 |
23 |
L |
9.5 |
24 |
XL |
10 |
25 |
XXL |
10.5 |
26 |
Info:
This glove has a perfect fit and is lined on the inside
Hand Width (cm) |
Hand Length (cm) |
|
XS |
8.5 |
21 |
S |
8.5 |
22 |
M |
9 |
23 |
L |
9.5 |
24 |
XL |
10 |
26 |
XXL |
11 |
26 |
Info:
This glove has a wider opening to dissipate heat
Hand Width (cm) |
Hand Length (cm) |
|
S |
8.5 |
23 |
M |
8.7 |
24 |
L |
8.8 |
25 |
XL |
9 |
25.5 |
XXL |
9.5 |
26 |
Info:
This glove is made for narrow fingers and is therefore a bit smaller
If you normally have an M, choose an XL now
Sizes of our Traces
Luxe | Width | Total Length | D-ring – first hole (shortest) including D-ring | D-ring – last hole (longest) including D-ring |
Mini | 25 mm | 148 | 113 | 132 |
Shetland | 25 mm | 162 | 134 | 151 |
Pony | 32 mm | 182 | 146 | 166 |
Cob | 35 mm | 209 | 172 | 192 |
Full | 35 mm | 222 | 185 | 205 |
Xl | 35 mm | 254 | 217 | 237 |
Marathon | Width | Total Length |
D-ring – first hole (shortest) including D-ring |
D-ring – last hole (longest) including D-ring |
Cob | 45 mm | 209 cm | 172 cm | 192 cm |
Full | 45 mm | 222 cm | 185 cm | 205 cm |
Normandy | 45mm | 233 cm | 196 cm | 216 cm |
Shire | 45 mm | 233 cm | 196 cm | 216 cm |
Xl | 45 mm | 254 cm | 217 cm | 237 cm |
Width of the traces: | ||||
Euro Tech |
Web Tech |
Leather Tech |
Total Length |
|
Mini | 2,5 cm | 2,5 cm | 2,5 cm | 115 cm |
Shetland | 2,5 cm | 2,5 cm | 3,2 cm | 125 cm |
Pony | 3,2 cm | 3,2 cm | 3,2 cm | 135 cm |
Cob | 3,8 cm | 3,5 cm | 3,5 cm | 155 cm |
Full | 3,8 cm | 3,5 cm | 3,5 cm | 175 cm |
Normandy | 3,8 cm | 4,5 cm | 3,5 cm | 175 cm |
Shire | 3,8 cm | 4,5 cm | 4,5 cm | 180 cm |
Reins single & pairs
Width | Length single | Length pairs | Length pairs* |
|
Mini | 15 mm | 368 cm | 380 cm | 114 cm |
Shetland | 19 mm | 380 cm | 406 cm | 152 cm |
Pony | 19 mm | 406 cm | 431 cm | 195 cm |
Cob | 19 mm | 431 cm | 482 cm | 218 cm |
Full | 19 mm | 457 cm | 533 cm | 241 cm |
Normandy | 19 mm | 457 cm | 533 cm | 241 cm |
Shire | 22 mm | 457 cm | 533 cm | 241 cm |
*From bit piece to adjusting buckle
Reins Tandem & Team
Length Tandem-leader |
Length* | Width | |
Mini / Shetland | 600 cm | 152 cm | 19 cm |
Pony / Cob | 650 cm | 195 cm | 19 cm |
Full / Normandy / Shire | 750 cm | 241 cm | 19 cm |
*From bit piece to adjusting buckle on team leaders
Fittings:
Height | Inside | Height (inches) |
Inside (inches) |
|
Quick Release Shackle (S) | 90 mm | 13 mm | 3,50 | 0,50 |
Quick Release Shackle (M) | 128 mm | 20 mm | 5,04 | 0,80 |
Quick Release Shackle with wide fitting (S) | 90 mm | 36 mm | 3,50 | 1,42 |
Quick Release Shackle with wide fitting (M) | 128 mm | 45 mm | 5,04 | 1,80 |
Quick Release Shackle Breeching (S) | 73 mm | 30 mm | 2,87 | 1,18 |
Trigger Hook | 80 mm | 27 mm | 3,50 | 1,06 |
Snap Hook | 67 mm | 23 mm | 2,64 | 0,91 |
Tandem Sprung Cockeyes | 90 mm | 36 mm | 3,50 | 1,42 |
Trace Attachment Ring | 90 mm | 45 mm | 3,50 | 1,80 |