HV Polo Basic Tail Guard - Black
Use this size guide for HV Polo outdoor and stable blankets. Blankets are sized by stick measure — the back length of your horse from withers to base of tail (measured straight, not following the curve).
- Stick measure — from withers to base of tail along the back
- Upper width — chest opening at the front of the blanket
- Bottom width — drop length from spine to lower edge

Outdoor Blanket Sizing (cm)
| Stick measure | Upper width | Bottom width |
| Up to 100 | 75 | 125 |
| 101–110 | 85 | 135 |
| 111–120 | 95 | 145 |
| 121–130 | 105 | 155 |
| 131–140 | 115 | 165 |
| 141–151 | 125 | 175 |
| 152–161 | 135 | 185 |
| 161–168 | 145 | 195 |
| 169–174 | 155 | 205 |
| 175 + | 165 | 215 |
If between sizes, size up — a blanket that's too tight rubs at the chest and shoulders. The blanket should sit clear of the wither, cover the full back to the base of the tail, and the front buckles should fasten without straining.
The Basic is HV Polo's tail guard — a protective wrap that goes over the top of the tail to shield it during travel and in the stable, stopping the dock and top of the tail from rubbing on the trailer wall or getting messed up in the bed. Hook-and-loop closure fastens it on and adjusts to fit, and the HV Polo logo badge sits on the outside.
Composition: 100% polyester
Closure: Velcro
We source this product from our European supplier and ship it to you from our UK warehouse.
UK Orders: Allow 7–10 working days for delivery. We use Royal Mail Standard Shipping, which takes 1–2 days once dispatched.
US Orders: Allow 10–14 working days for delivery. Free shipping on orders over $100.
Rest of World: Allow 10–16 working days depending on destination.
You’ll receive a dispatch notification with tracking as soon as your order is on its way.
For full details, see our Shipping & Delivery page.
We offer a huge range of products from Europe’s best equestrian brands. To make that possible, most items are sourced to order from our suppliers rather than sitting in a warehouse.
When you place your order, we’ll get it ordered in, shipped to us, and then sent straight out to you. It takes a little longer than an off-the-shelf purchase, but it means you get access to the full range — not just what happens to be on a shelf.
Good to know: If your order has a mix of in-stock and sourced items, we’ll hold everything until it’s all ready to ship together. Want your in-stock items faster? Just place them as a separate order.
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