Measure and Fit your Equine Product
Getting the correct sizing is essential for your horse’s comfort, performance, and recovery. To ensure the best fit for your Hidez compression suits and hoods, please take the following two measurements:
Step 1 – Measure Height at the Withers
- Stand your horse squarely on level ground.
- Measure from the ground up to the highest point of the withers (base of the neck, above the shoulders).
- Record the measurement in hands (hh), inches, or centimetres.
- Use the chart below to determine the correct size category (Miniature, Pony, Horse, etc.).
Step 2 – Measure Total Heart Girth Circumference
- Using a flexible tape, measure the circumference of the chest just behind the shoulders, wrapping vertically around the chest.
- Record the total measurement in inches or centimetres.
- Select the best fit:
- Standard Fit → Slim/leaner horses
- Mid Fit → Average build horses
- Max Fit → Broad, heavily-muscled, or heavier-set horses
Size Chart – Height Guide
| Category | Hands (hh) | Inches | Centimetres | Size Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miniature | 6 – 7.2 | 24–32 | 61–80 | Miniature Small / Medium |
| Small Horse | 8 – 9.2 | 32–40 | 81–101 | Small Horse Small / Medium |
| Shetland | 10 – 11 | 40–46 | 102–116 | Shetland / Pony XXX-Small |
| Pony | 11.2 – 13.2 | 46–56 | 117–141 | Pony XXX-Small to Pony X-Small |
| Horse | 14 – 19.2 | 56–80 | 142–203 | Horse Small to Horse XXX-Large |
Size Chart – Total Heart Girth Circumference (Horse Sizes)
| Height (hh) | Height (in/cm) | Standard Fit | Mid Fit | Max Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14hh | 56–58” / 142–146cm | Up to 69” / 175cm | 69–73” / 175–185cm | 73”+ / 185cm+ |
| 14.2hh | 58–60” / 147–152cm | Up to 71” / 180cm | 71–75” / 180–190cm | 75”+ / 190cm+ |
| 15hh | 60–62” / 153–157cm | Up to 73” / 185cm | 73–77” / 185–195cm | 77”+ / 195cm+ |
| 15.2hh | 62–64” / 158–162cm | Up to 75” / 190cm | 75–79” / 190–200cm | 79”+ / 200cm+ |
| 16hh | 64–66” / 163–167cm | Up to 77” / 195cm | 77–81” / 195–205cm | 81”+ / 205cm+ |
| 16.2hh | 66–68” / 168–172cm | Up to 79” / 200cm | 79–83” / 200–210cm | 83”+ / 210cm+ |
| 17hh | 68–70” / 173–177cm | Up to 81” / 205cm | 81–85” / 205–215cm | 85”+ / 215cm+ |
| 17.2hh | 70–72” / 178–182cm | Up to 83” / 210cm | 83–87” / 210–220cm | 87”+ / 220cm+ |
Sock & In-Depth Hand Size Guide
Use this detailed table to select the correct HIDEZ suit based on your horse’s height in hands, inches, or centimetres. This ensures a snug and effective fit for recovery and performance.
| DESCRIPTION | HANDS | INCHES | CENTIMETRES | SIZE | SOCK SIZE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINIATURE | 6 | 24-26 | 61-66 | 6H-7H | MINIATURE-SMALL |
| 6.2 | 26-28 | 66-70 | 6H-7H | MINIATURE-SMALL | |
| 7 | 28-30 | 71-75 | 7H-8H | MINIATURE-MEDIUM | |
| 7.2 | 30-32 | 76-80 | 7H-8H | MINIATURE-MEDIUM | |
| 8 | 32-34 | 81-85 | 8H-9H | SMALL HORSE-SMALL | |
| SMALL HORSE | 8.2 | 34-36 | 86-90 | 8H-9H | SMALL HORSE-SMALL |
| 9 | 36-38 | 91-96 | 9H-10H | SMALL HORSE-MEDIUM | |
| 9.2 | 38-40 | 97-101 | 9H-10H | SMALL HORSE-MEDIUM | |
| SHETLAND | 10 | 40-42 | 102-106 | 10H-11H | SHETLAND |
| 10.2 | 42-44 | 107-111 | 10H-11H | SHETLAND | |
| 11 | 44-46 | 112-116 | 11H-12H | PONY-SMALL | |
| PONY | 11.2 | 46-48 | 117-121 | 11H-12H | PONY-SMALL |
| 12 | 48-50 | 122-126 | 12H-13H | PONY-MEDIUM | |
| 12.2 | 50-52 | 127-131 | 12H-13H | PONY-MEDIUM | |
| 13 | 52-54 | 132-136 | 13H-14H | PONY-LARGE | |
| 13.2 | 54-56 | 137-141 | 13H-14H | PONY-LARGE | |
| HORSE | 14 | 56-58 | 142-146 | 14H-15H | SMALL |
| 14.2 | 58-60 | 147-152 | 14H-15H | SMALL | |
| 15 | 60-62 | 153-157 | 15H-16H | MEDIUM | |
| 15.2 | 62-64 | 158-162 | 15H-16H | MEDIUM | |
| 16 | 64-66 | 163-167 | 16H-17H | LARGE | |
| 16.2 | 66-68 | 168-172 | 16H-17H | LARGE | |
| 17 | 68-70 | 173-177 | 17H-18H | X-LARGE | |
| 17.2 | 70-72 | 178-182 | 17H-18H | X-LARGE | |
| 18 | 72-74 | 183-188 | 18H-19H | XX-LARGE | |
| 18.2 | 74-76 | 189-193 | 18H-19H | XX-LARGE | |
| 19 | 76-78 | 193-198 | 19H-20H | XXX-LARGE | |
| 19.2 | 78-80 | 198-203 | 19H-20H | XXX-LARGE |