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