Back on Track Sizing
Welltex fabric only works where it touches the horse, so fit matters. Here is how we measure, and what to send us if you want a second opinion.
Sheets and coolers
This covers the Royal Mesh Sheet Deluxe and the Sienna Mesh Cooler.
- Stand the horse square on level ground.
- Hold a soft tape at the center of the chest, where a blanket's front closure would sit.
- Run the tape along the side of the body, over the widest point of the shoulder, to the point of the buttock (the rearmost point of the hindquarter, not the tail).
- That measurement in inches is your sheet size. Standard sizes run in 3-inch steps, so round to the nearest size. Between sizes, go up.
Quick wraps, no-bow wraps and hock boots
Leg gear is sized to the horse rather than by a single measurement, and stock varies by size. Two numbers tell us everything:
| Measure | How | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Cannon circumference | Soft tape around the cannon bone, halfway between knee (or hock) and fetlock. | Decides whether the wrap closes with the pad lying flat. |
| Horse height | Hands, at the withers. | Decides wrap height so the pad covers tendon without hitting the knee or fetlock. |
Hind legs are usually a size up from fronts on the same horse. Hock boots are shaped for the joint, so if your horse has an especially big or capped hock, tell us.
Fit check: the pad should lie flat against the leg with no gap at the back of the tendon, and the closures should overlap comfortably without stretching to reach.
Western saddle pad liner
The Western Saddle Pad Liner goes under your regular pad and is cut to the standard Western pad footprint. If you ride in a pad shorter than 30 inches or a round-skirt pad, let us know before you order and we will confirm it fits.
Not sure? Send us two numbers
Text 720-504-5536 with your horse's height and the sheet or cannon measurement, and say which product you are looking at. We will tell you what size we would put on our own horse, and what is on the shelf right now.
Questions we get a lot
How do I measure my horse for a Back on Track sheet?
With the horse standing square, run a soft tape from the center of the chest, along the side of the body, to the point of the buttock. That number in inches is the sheet size. If it lands between sizes, go up for a mesh sheet or cooler so it does not pull across the shoulder.
What size Back on Track quick wraps or no-bow wraps does my horse need?
Wraps and boots are sized by the horse, not the leg length alone. Measure the circumference of the cannon bone midway between knee and fetlock and note the horse's height. Call or text us those two numbers and we will match the size we have in stock.
Should Back on Track products fit snug or loose?
Close to the skin but never tight. The Welltex fabric is designed to reflect the horse's own body warmth, so it should sit against the coat. Wraps are secured with hook-and-loop closures that should hold without creasing the pad.
How long should a horse wear Back on Track gear at first?
The manufacturer recommends introducing it gradually: short sessions on the first few days, then building up to longer wear or overnight once the horse is used to it. Follow the directions that come with the product and check your competition rules.
Sizing advice is based on the manufacturer's guidance and our own barn experience. It is not veterinary advice. Follow the directions that come with each product.