Imperial Riding Hood - Slinky
Use this size guide to find the correct rug size for your horse. Imperial Riding rugs are labelled using both UK rug sizing (feet) and US blanket sizing (inches) — both describe the same rug length.
How to measure your horse for a rug:
- Bottom length — measure along the side of the horse, from the middle of the chest, around the shoulder, to the end of the quarters (just past the point of the buttock). This is the standard measurement used for UK and US rug sizing.
- Top length — measure in a straight line along the back, from the base of the neck (at the withers) to the base of the tail.
- Horse height — measured from the ground to the top of the withers. Use the hands (hh) column if you know your horse's height in hands, or centimetres if you've measured with a height stick.
If your horse falls between two sizes, or is broader or deeper-built than average, it's usually best to size up.
| Horse height (cm) | Horse height (hh) | Bottom length (cm) | Top length (cm) | UK Rug Size | US Blanket Size |
| <100 | under 9.3 hh | 125 | 75 | 3'6" | 42" |
| 101–110 | 10.0–10.3 hh | 135 | 85 | 3'9" | 45" |
| 111–120 | 11.0–11.3 hh | 145 | 95 | 4'0" | 48" |
| 121–130 | 12.0–12.3 hh | 155 | 105 | 4'6" | 54" |
| 131–140 | 13.0–13.3 hh | 165 | 115 | 5'0" | 60" |
| 141–151 | 14.0–14.3 hh | 175 | 125 | 5'6" | 66" |
| 152–161 | 15.0–15.3 hh | 185 | 135 | 6'0" | 72" |
| 162–168 | 16.0–16.2 hh | 195 | 145 | 6'3" | 75" |
| 169–174 | 16.3–17.0 hh | 205 | 155 | 6'9" | 81" |
| 175+ | 17.1+ hh | 215 | 165 | 7'0" | 84" |
This size chart is a guideline. Always keep the shape and build of your individual horse in mind — broader, deeper-built, or heavily-muscled horses may need to size up. Measurements in feet (UK) and inches (US) refer to the length of the rug along the bottom edge.
A stretchy compression hood from Imperial Riding made to sit under a stable rug or turnout. The 4-way stretch polyester-elastane fabric smooths the coat down and helps prevent the rubbing and rough patches you can get around the chest and shoulders from a rug edge.
It's breathable and wrinkle-free, with velcro closure so it's quick to get on and off. Useful for keeping a clipped or show-prepped coat looking tidy, or simply for horses prone to rug rubs.
Materials
Composition: PolyesterElastan
Closure: Velcro
Features: 4 way-stretch,Breathable,Compression,Wrinkle free
Fit: Slim fit
We source this product from our European supplier and ship it to you from our UK warehouse.
UK Orders: Allow 7–10 working days for delivery. We use Royal Mail Standard Shipping, which takes 1–2 days once dispatched.
US Orders: Allow 10–14 working days for delivery. Free shipping on orders over $100.
Rest of World: Allow 10–16 working days depending on destination.
You’ll receive a dispatch notification with tracking as soon as your order is on its way.
For full details, see our Shipping & Delivery page.
We offer a huge range of products from Europe’s best equestrian brands. To make that possible, most items are sourced to order from our suppliers rather than sitting in a warehouse.
When you place your order, we’ll get it ordered in, shipped to us, and then sent straight out to you. It takes a little longer than an off-the-shelf purchase, but it means you get access to the full range — not just what happens to be on a shelf.
Good to know: If your order has a mix of in-stock and sourced items, we’ll hold everything until it’s all ready to ship together. Want your in-stock items faster? Just place them as a separate order.
Any questions? Drop us a message — we’re always happy to help.
