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Creating an “Adjustable” Caparison using an overlap connection

Creating an “Adjustable” Caparison using an overlap connection. “Adjustable” means it has some flexibility (due to the overlap), allowing the back piece to be placed further away from or closer to the withers, depending on the horse. Measurements for the Caparison:.

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Creating an “Adjustable” Caparison using an overlap connection

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  1. Creating an “Adjustable” Caparisonusing an overlap connection “Adjustable” means it has some flexibility (due to the overlap), allowing the back piece to be placed further away from or closer to the withers, depending on the horse

  2. Measurements for the Caparison: buy 2X (measurements 1 + 7) (plus additional for tabbard if desired) A B 8-10” x 12” rectangle for overlap G Bias edge reinforced with on-grain tie C F H smooth arc smooth arc D E I J K Measurements: 1. From the center front of the horse’s chest to the saddle girth (K-I) _____ 2. Center of back to knee/hock line at girth area (F-I & C-E) _____ 3. Center of back to knee/hock line at highest point of rump (B-D) _____ 4. Distance between highest point of rump and base of withers (B-C) _____ 5. From front of withers down to center front of chest (G-H)** _____ ** It is best to put a spot with magic marker on the withers and on the chest to measure to / from the same points, around both sides. 6. Center front of chest to knee/hock line (H-K) _____ 7. Spine-line measurement from girth to hock (C-A) _____ 8. Length of withers (F-G) _____ 9. Width of withers (J-I) _____ 8 7 4 5 1 3 2 6 9

  3. EXAMPLE: Requires approx 6.5 yards 50” wide fabric.* (78+36 = 114” (3.25 yd)) 78” A B 51” 8-10” x 12” rectangle for overlap G Bias edge reinforced with on-grain tie 27” 10.2” C F 37” H 44” 42” 48” 42” smooth arc 19” 27” 10” 26” D E I J K *Note: If using narrower fabric, reduce the following measurements by the same amount, so that B-D fits across fabric. A-B : 51 B-C : 27 B-D : 48 C-E / F-I : 42 G-J : 44 H-K : 19 K-I : 36 J-I : 10 F-G : 10.2 G-H : 37 Listed measurements are finished dimensions. Add seam allowances for hemming before cutting fabric.

  4. Useful tip for the overlap connection: Put velcro strips on the top side of the overlap piece (and underside of the back piece) to enable the caparison to fit a variety of horses. This distance is the difference in size (length) of various horses the caparison will fit. The longer the overlap, the larger variety of horses it will accommodate. 8-10” x 12” rectangle for overlap Horizontal strips on the outside of the overlap piece. (Usually the hook side of the velcro.) “Vertical”strips on the underside of the back piece. (Usually the loop side of the velcro.) A helpful link for barding discussions and caparison construction http://www.drafthorsevillage.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3461&sid=7f4d6e9a1796132bca5963773ba8d233

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