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Horseware vs WeatherBeeta Blankets: Sizing and Fit Differences
Two brands, two measuring methods, two cuts. Measure once, then size each brand by its own rule.
Horseware says measure chest to tail and subtract 4 inches. WeatherBeeta says measure chest to the rear of the quarters and size up if between sizes. Same horse, two methods, so follow each brand’s rule.
Horseware vs WeatherBeeta sizing side by side
| Horseware | WeatherBeeta | |
|---|---|---|
| Where the tape goes | Center of chest, across the point of the shoulder, to the center of the tail | Center of chest, around the body, to the rear of the quarters where the blanket ends |
| Adjustment | Subtract 4 in (10 cm) from your measurement | None stated: use the full measurement |
| Size steps | About 3 in (7 to 8 cm) | 3 in |
| Between sizes | Not stated. The guide says the table is a guide only | Choose the bigger size |
| Cut options named | Pony cut (10% shorter body); XL cut (20% deeper neck, 10% deeper body) | Size chart on each product’s Size Chart tab; cuts vary by range |
| Where we sell them | Rambo and Amigo, from the Horseware family | Comfitec and other WeatherBeeta ranges |
Horseware says subtract 4 inches; WeatherBeeta does not
The biggest sizing difference is the tape, not the blanket. Horseware’s size guide has you measure from the center of the chest, across the point of the shoulder, to the center of the tail, then remove 10 cm (4 inches) before you read the table. WeatherBeeta’s guide has you measure the body length from the center of the chest to the rear of the quarters, where you expect the blanket to finish, and read the table directly.
That means one tape reading can point to two different size numbers. We have not measured size-for-size equivalence between the brands, so treat each brand’s own chart as the authority and do not carry a size number from one brand to the other. Both brands size in steps of about 3 inches.
Cut and shoulder fit: what the brands and riders say
Horseware describes its cuts by body length and depth: a Pony cut with a 10% shorter body, and an XL cut with a 20% deeper neck and a 10% deeper body. WeatherBeeta points riders to the Size Chart tab on each product, because cuts vary by range.
Shoulder room is where riders disagree most, and it depends on the range. One rider calls a 900D Horseware turnout “fairly fitted” and “slimmer through the shoulders,” and an Amigo owner with a stocky Quarter Horse finds it narrow there. WeatherBeeta owners describe a contoured back that stays put and a deep fit through the neck and chest. These are rider reports on specific styles, not brand specifications.
Which fits which horse: start with chest and shoulder
Narrow or athletic through the shoulder: Horseware riders report a true-to-size, fairly fitted cut, and Horseware’s Pony cut shortens the body. Deep chest, broad shoulder or stout build: WeatherBeeta riders report good coverage through the neck and chest and, when a horse bulked up, going to the next size. Very large horses: one Amigo owner says an Amigo fits a Belgian cross that makes most blankets look like mini skirts, and Horseware makes an XL cut.
Between sizes or on the line? WeatherBeeta says choose the bigger size. If you are unsure, check the product’s size chart before you order, and ask Tack of the Day customer care if the chart is missing.
WeatherBeeta turnouts at Tack of the Day
Comfitec turnouts in the weights and neck styles we stock right now.
WeatherBeeta Comfitec turnouts
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Horseware turnouts at Tack of the Day
Rambo is Horseware’s premium line and Amigo is its value line. Both are on the Horseware brand page.
Rambo blankets
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Size guides and sources
Check each brand’s own guide, then the size chart on the product page. We checked both guides on October 27, 2026.
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What riders say about Horseware and WeatherBeeta fit
Verified buyer quotes come from Tack of the Day orders. Rider review quotes come from WeatherBeeta’s customer review feed and public rider reviews of these brands. All are quoted word for word.
Horseware turnout with neck piece
This blanket runs very true to size. Usually HW is generous on my guy but this blanket is fairly fitted. This one is definitely slimmer through the shoulders.
WeatherBeeta Ultra Cozi turnout
My mare is a warmblood with a deep neck and broad chest and am always having trouble to find rugs that fit her round the chest and neck. This rug really covers my mare comfortably and completely and is extremely cosy.
It’s the only truly waterproof blanket I trust. I wish it came in a 70 though. And it’s too narrow through the shoulders of my stocky QH so when I only use it in the rain or snow. Wish Amigo had more stock horse cut options.
I had to replace my 72 Weatherbeeta blanket since my 6 year old has gotten really stout and it was too short. I ordered an 75 which was the next size up. This blanket is exactly what I was expecting! A quality blanket that fits my horse perfectly.
★★★★★
Fits my giant horse perfectly. He’s a Belgian/ quarter horse cross that makes most blankets look like mini skirts.
WeatherBeeta contour-back turnout
Extremely well made blanket. The contour back allows blanket sit very nicely on horses back and doesn’t slide side to side. Left on for 5 days before looking to see if any rubbing and hair loss. Absolutely no hair loss and no rubbed areas in shoulders or hips.
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Horseware vs WeatherBeeta sizing FAQ
Does Horseware run bigger or smaller than WeatherBeeta?
Neither brand publishes a size-for-size conversion. The measuring methods differ: Horseware has you subtract 4 inches from your tape measurement, WeatherBeeta does not. Riders call Horseware true to size, and one WeatherBeeta owner went up a size when her horse bulked up. Check the size chart on the product page.
CloseHow do I measure my horse for a Horseware blanket?
Horseware says to use a soft tape from the center of the chest, across the point of the shoulder, to the center of the tail. Then remove 10 cm (4 inches) and choose that size from the table. Horseware also notes that every horse is different and the table is a guide only.
CloseHow do I measure my horse for a WeatherBeeta blanket?
WeatherBeeta says to measure from the center of the chest around the body to the rear of the quarters where you expect the blanket to finish. Sizes come in 3 inch steps, and WeatherBeeta says to choose the bigger size if your horse is between sizes.
CloseWhat if my horse is between sizes?
WeatherBeeta says to choose the bigger size. Horseware’s size guide does not give a between-sizes rule, so look at the size chart on the product page and at the cut you need: Horseware offers a Pony cut with a 10% shorter body and an XL cut with a deeper neck and body.
CloseWhich brand fits a deep-chested or broad horse better?
Riders name both. One warmblood owner says a WeatherBeeta covers her deep neck and broad chest comfortably, and another rider says an Amigo is the only blanket that fits a warmblood without twisting. Horseware’s XL cut is built with a deeper neck and body. Fit varies by range, so check each style.
CloseSources: Horseware size guide (horseware.com/en-us/size-guide) and WeatherBeeta size guide and measuring pages (weatherbeeta.com), checked October 27, 2026. Rider quotes: Tack of the Day order reviews, WeatherBeeta US review feed and public rider reviews, 2024 to 2026.