XLR8 Velocity Sizing
The Velocity line uses far-infrared ceramic fabric with magnets placed at specific points, so the piece has to sit where XLR8 designed it to. Here are the sizes and how to measure.
Velocity Hood
XLR8 sizes the Velocity Hood by body weight. If you do not have a scale, a weight tape around the heart girth gets close enough.
| Hood size | Horse weight | Typical Velocity Sheet size |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Under 900 lb | 68" |
| Medium | 900 to 1,150 lb | 74" to smaller 78" |
| Large | 1,150 to 1,450 lb | Bigger 78" to 80" |
| X-Large | Over 1,450 lb | 82" |
Velocity Sheet
The Velocity Sheet follows standard blanket sizing. Measure from the center of the chest, along the side of the body, to the point of the buttock. That number in inches is the size. The sheet is breathable mesh built for use anywhere, including the trailer and the stall, so a trim fit is better than a baggy one.
Velocity Fly Mask
The Velocity Fly Mask comes in Horse and Cob. Cob suits horses under about 15 hands or with a fine head; Horse suits everything else. It has ear coverage and darts that keep the mesh clear of the eyes, so it should sit snug across the forehead without rubbing the eye socket.
Velocity Magnetic Bell Boots
The Magnetic Bell Boots are a wrap-around pair that fits most front or hind hooves, and they double as a knee wrap. No sizing needed for most horses; drafts and minis, call us.
Want a second opinion?
Text 720-504-5536 with your horse's weight (or weight-tape number) and blanket size. We run this gear on our own horses and will tell you what we would pick.
Questions we get a lot
What size XLR8 Velocity Hood does my horse need?
XLR8 sizes the hood by body weight: Small for horses under 900 lb, Medium for 900 to 1,150 lb, Large for 1,150 to 1,450 lb, and X-Large for horses over 1,450 lb. If you know your horse's Velocity Sheet size, Small pairs with a 68, Medium with a 74 to smaller 78, Large with a bigger 78 to 80, and X-Large with an 82.
How do I measure my horse for a Velocity Sheet?
Measure from the center of the chest, along the side, to the point of the buttock. That number in inches is the sheet size. Velocity Sheets follow standard blanket sizing.
What sizes does the Velocity Fly Mask come in?
Horse and Cob. Cob fits most horses under about 15 hands with a finer head; Horse fits the rest. The mask has darts that keep the mesh off the eyes and covers the ears.
Do Velocity Magnetic Bell Boots come in sizes?
They are a wrap-around style sold as a pair and sized to fit most horses' front or hind hooves, and they can also be worn around the knee.
Sizing comes from XLR8's product information and our own barn experience. It is not veterinary advice. Follow the directions that come with each product and check your competition rules.