How to measure for a blanket

The measurement you need to order a blanket is the length of the body along the side. Start by finding the center of the chest where the neck meets the body. Then, using a soft tape measure or some string (baling twine is usually handy), measure along the rib cage to the center of the tail. Hold the string roughly parallel to the ground and measure the widest part of the body. Do this a couple of times, as many donkeys can be a bit wiggly, and use the number that keeps coming up. This is the length of the body. Now, you can order that size or the closest size up.

Blankets come in sizes 45- 66 every three inches. If you are in between sizes, order up. For example, if your donkey measures 55, 56 or 57 inches you should order a 57. If you donkey measures 58, 59 or 60 you should order a 60. Need help? Drop us a line. Not confident you’ll get the right size? Don’t worry, they are always returnable or exchangeable.