However, each manufacturer determines the actual dimension of their size Large, for example, which can range from 54-57 inches. Sometimes a quarter sheet size is the horse's equivalent stable blanket size. All of this varies greatly with sheet design, country of origin, and the manufacturer. We've offered some comparisons by photographing all of the quarter sheets on the same horse that wears a size 78 blanket. Fit will be dependent on the cut of the pattern, whether there are seams and darts, and the type of material used.
Some materials conform and mold to the horse's contour better than others.
Sheets with 2 or more pieces and hindquarter or croup darts tend to fit the contours of a horse's topline better than a single piece drape, thereby staying in place and providing a snug, cozy fit. However, these same well-fitted sheets could inhibit movement.