292 MEASURING DRESS AND QUARTER BLANKETS. 



FIG. 162. 



DIRECTIONS FOR MEASURING QUARTER BLANKET. 



"State if horse is very hollow backed, or is extra broad across the hips, 

 and give his weight. 



"FiRST. Give length from C (about two inches forward of the saddle) 

 to B (about three inches forward of the tail), as shown in illustration, 



"SECOND. Give length from D to E, as shown in illustration. Usual 

 depth thirty -two inches.'* 



waterproof they offer more protection in the event of a horse 

 being caught out in a shower. The shape in which quarter 

 cloths are cut varies from that shown in Fig. 162. Many are 

 cut away so as to leave the hip exposed and the stifle 

 free, but still protect the loins. If a monogram or any other 

 device is placed in the corner of either dress or quarter 

 blankets, they should not be more than about five inches in 

 diameter, and if of metal they should match the other furni- 

 ture. 



