What size are Shetlands for rugs, roughly???

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Roughly what size is the average shetland in a rug? Or is that like asking how long is a piece of string!
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My standard shetland is now in a 4'9 now hes fully grown, he even has a show rug thats a 5' !
Also a lot depends on the fit of them, we have had a few where the surcingles havent been able to go long enough! or we have neck issues!
 
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My mini is 3'9"
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My 11.2hh Welsh is a 4'6"...just to confuse matters..lol
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Having said that... neither actually wear a rug..lol
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My minis are 31" and 32" tall.

The 32" is a miniature horse ( finer build ) and takes 3'6'' and the 31" is a miniature shetland and takes 3'9'' rugs.

All i would say is if you measure dont just get normal rugs as stated above as most are too big around the shoulder.

These are a very good company too i got most of my NZ rugs from them Dinky rugs

Also there is a lady called Lynn from pampered ponies ( site on ebay ) i have her number if you need it will gladly send via pm. She does excellent rugs and very cheap compared to most and excellent quality.
 
I have bought from Dinky rugs too, the site is too gorgeous though, you will want to buy everything!

My George is a 3'9.

Here are some pics of him:

Here he is at one year old:
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Here is his summer coat growing through:
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my 3yr old filly wears a 4ft3 or 4ft6. she has a derby house pony rug that fits her perfectly! is plenty deep enough to cover her belly, also have a masta and shires where her belly sticks out like the pic above.
 
My standard Sheltie is a 4ft9, but I think she's quite a tall standard if you know what I mean. I use a Rhinegold (normally I hate this make) turnout which fits her well. I have an Olympian stable rug for her but it is a bit wrong proportion wise.
 
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