Showman Large Mini / Pony 1200 Denier Waterproof 3-Way Reflective Turnout Blanket - 300 gm Fill

My pony measures 53 inches from chest to tail so I got the 48”-54”. She is usually 425-450 lbs, 11.2 hands, and measuring at her girth is about 133cm and her barrel at the fattest point is usually 150cm. She is what I would call a “petite” pony. She has a small chest and rump and She is not stocky at all. The neck of the blanket fits very well. I like how high it sits on her neck rather than being way back closer to the whithers like some other blankets do. However there is quite a lot of extra space in the rump but I’m sure some of that is from her having a smaller than average pony butt. The reason I cannot give 5 stars though is… it’s a little short on the skirt length (barely comes to the bottom of her belly) and also I had to let the belly straps out completely. I have seen and owned some fat ponies and minis in my day and my pony is NOT as fat as the average pony. If 2-4 inches was added to the skirt length and 6 to 12 inches added to the belly straps I would have given 5 stars. Ponies and minis bloat so easy, you need to have some more wiggle room. In case anyone wants to know, the length of the skirt from the middle seam to the bottom is 26”. From the middle seam down to the buckle clasp is about 20” (about 6” up from the bottom). The straps are about 31 inches long (don’t forgot they are sewn at diagonal to crisscross). Overall I recommend this with warnings. I like the quality and the stitching all looks good. But if you have a super stocky porker this may not be the blanket for you. As for me, it will do the job and I think it is satisfactory for the price I paid. I may ask my mom to add some length to the straps just in case she gets any fatter. I’m happy with it 😊 I wish I could add pics to my review. I took several hoping to help out another pony enthusiast.

The sizing was tricky, so I ordered two in different sizes just to make sure. Nicely made and stayed on my pony during -11 temperatures, even without the leg straps Attached. Disappointed the plastic zipper bag it came in was dry rotted and cracked On the two I bought.

They seem to run a bit big. Ordered a size down for both boys (different sizes) and they fit well. They are holding up well so far and keeping the ponies warm and dry.

Overall this blanket has been a good buy for the money. It has not ripped yet and my pony is rough on his blankets! My one reservation in giving it the full 5 stars is the shape of the cut - not entirely sure they had a standard short, pudgy pony in mind. I bought just a little on the big side so it does hang a couple inches last his dock and yet I had to put the belt straps all the way out to reach around his belly and it is still more snug fit around his belly than I'd usually set it. If you have a more leggy, refined small pony this is perfect; for the more portly Shetland-type pony this may not be the ideal fit.