Measuring a horse's body weight
A weight tape can be used to measure a horse's body weight by measuring around the horse's girth area.
Approximate guide to horse's body weight by height
The table below gives an approximate guide to a horse's body weight by height.
|
Height |
Body Weight (Kilos) |
Body Weight (Pounds) |
|
11 hh |
120-260 |
264-572 |
|
12 hh |
230-290 |
506-638 |
|
13 hh |
290-350 |
638-770 |
|
14 hh |
350-420 |
770-924 |
|
15 hh |
420-520 |
924-1114 |
|
16 hh |
500-600 |
1100-1320 |
|
17 hh |
600-725 |
1320-1595 |
