| After all the hard work of grooming is done, | | | | you fit your sheet to properly fit your horse. |
| horse pajamas are a great way to preserve that | | | | Shoulder Guard |
| look for the next day. How do you find the right | | | | Shoulder guards are another example of horse |
| pajamas to fit your horse and your needs? | | | | pajamas or sleepwear. The shoulders are a |
| Simple, the guide below discusses the different | | | | common place for the blanket to rub hair off |
| types of pajamas along with how to appropriately | | | | your horse's body. A shoulder guard will help |
| fit them to your horse. All you have to do is pick | | | | prevent rubbing around your horse's shoulders |
| what will work best with your horse. | | | | Sizing varies, however many manufacturers size |
| Hood | | | | according to horse weight. |
| Most commonly used are stretch or lycra based | | | | Full Body |
| hoods for horse pajamas. A stretchy hood helps | | | | Another option for you to choose from includes a |
| to keep mane under control after the time | | | | full body covering for your horse. Full body sheets |
| consuming banding or braiding is complete. | | | | cover your horse from head to tail forming a |
| There are a variety of sizes, patterns and | | | | combination between a hood and sheet. |
| materials you can choose from. Your most | | | | Sizing also runs according to blanket sizes for |
| important decision is to determine which size will | | | | most manufacturers. |
| fit your horse. Different manufacturers will have | | | | Fitting Your Horse |
| different sizing options. Most companies size hoods | | | | Once you have decided on the specific type of |
| based on horse weight. An average size horse will | | | | horse pajamas, your next determination will be to |
| fit into a medium while slightly larger horses will | | | | figure out the best size for your horse. If you are |
| need a larger size. Make sure you check the sizing | | | | purchasing a hood or shoulder guard, it would be |
| information the company offers. | | | | best to follow the recommendations of the |
| A hood that is too small for your horse will cause | | | | manufacturer. As stated above, sizing is usually |
| discomfort when your horse tries to move. A | | | | based on theweight of your horse. |
| hood that is too large will not stay in place as it | | | | If you have decided to use a sheet or full body |
| should, causing the your horse's mane to move | | | | cover, make sure you measure your horse as |
| around. Hoods are also great when placed under a | | | | you would for a regular sheet or blanket. If you |
| blanket hood to reduce rubbing or thinning the | | | | know your horse's blanket size already, ordering |
| mane. | | | | or purchasing should be pretty simple. |
| Sheet | | | | Make sure you follow the requirements of the |
| Horse pajamas also come in a sheet variety. Most | | | | manufacturer before trying out the pajamas on |
| are made of a stretchy type material that | | | | your horse. Read the return policy thoroughly in |
| extends from the front of the shoulder around | | | | case of a poor fit on your horse to ensure an |
| the rear. These types of sheets tend to be a little | | | | easy returns process. When caring for your new |
| more form fitting, similar to the hoods. | | | | purchase make sure you read the care or |
| Sheets are sized differently depending on the | | | | washing instructions. Some special care may be |
| manufacturer. Most are sized the same way your | | | | required for certain materials, but most are |
| regular sheets and blankets are. Again make sure | | | | machine washable. |