PUBLICATION SP795
Evaluating Your Horse’s Body Weight and Condition
If you have questions about this resource, contact your county Extension office.
Summary
Evaluating a horse's weight and body condition is crucial for overall health and nutritional management. Owners often underestimate their horse's weight by up to 150 pounds. Accurately calculating body weight and assessing body condition can help determine a horse's nutrient requirements. This publication details the elements you need to consider when determining your horse's body condition.
Harvested for You
Based on the subjects and categories of this publication, you may be interested in the following resources.