Breast Collar & Wither Strap Measurements
This page is under construction as I get measurements all marked down. In the meantime if you have a measuring question that is not listed here contact me for help.
How to measure
Option #1 Take an existing breast collar that you are currently using on your horse, buckle it at the best fit and stretch it out like this picture below. Once stretched out you will be able to measure from the end of one tug strap to the center of the breast collar. This type of measurement is referred to as the "Half w/ tug measurement" and is my preferred method and what I base my measurements from.
This one is showing approximately 25" from center to end of tug strap
Option #2 Use a piece of string or soft tape and hold one end up to the breast collar "D" ring on the saddle, then run the string across the front of the horses chest where the breast collar would lay comfortably to the center of the chest where the breast collar would be. Cut the string just where it touches the center of the chest and then lay the string down on a flat surface and measure the length. This type of measurement is also referred to as the "Half w/ tug measurement" just measured a different way.
Standard horse size: 26" to 24" from center to end of tug strap & the center connecting strap that attaches to your girth is 18” to 23” (Not including snap in measurement)
Breast collar Wither Strap = 24" - 21" (including snap in measurement)
Cob size: 24"to 22" from center to end of tug strap & the center connecting strap that attaches to your girth is 14” to 20” (not including snap in measurement)
Wither Strap = 21" to 18" (including snap in measurement)
pony size: 22” to 18” from center to end of tug strap & the center connecting strap that attaches to your girth is 13” to 19” (not including snap in measurement)
Wither Strap = 18" to 14" (including snap in measurement)
Mini Size: 17” to 14” from center to end of tug strap & the center connecting strap that attaches to your girth is 12” to 18 ½” (not including snap in measurement)
Wither Strap = 14" to 10" (including snap in measurement)
Breast collar Wither Strap = 24" - 21" (including snap in measurement)
Cob size: 24"to 22" from center to end of tug strap & the center connecting strap that attaches to your girth is 14” to 20” (not including snap in measurement)
Wither Strap = 21" to 18" (including snap in measurement)
pony size: 22” to 18” from center to end of tug strap & the center connecting strap that attaches to your girth is 13” to 19” (not including snap in measurement)
Wither Strap = 18" to 14" (including snap in measurement)
Mini Size: 17” to 14” from center to end of tug strap & the center connecting strap that attaches to your girth is 12” to 18 ½” (not including snap in measurement)
Wither Strap = 14" to 10" (including snap in measurement)
