How to Estimate Weight
It is important to know how to find the weight of the horse, many things are based off of this. For example the amount of dewormer, the amount of food, and the size of equipment. Here is simpily easy way to estimate how much a horse weights:
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By using these equations you can get very close to the weight of a horse. But the only way to know the true weight of a horse is to use a scale.
By using these equations you can get very close to the weight of a horse. But the only way to know the true weight of a horse is to use a scale.
How to Determine the Body Condition Score (BCS) of a Horse
The BCS is a way to assess horses on a general scale. This is done by outward appearance on different area of the body. Below is a chart that describes what each part should be which can be matched with the description. After assessing each part you will take the average of the numbers to find out that horse's BCS.
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