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16 March, 02:40

How much does a horse that is 15 hands tall

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  1. 16 March, 04:10
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    Offering around 90% accuracy, weigh tapes are a convenient way of gauging your horse’s weight. Most tapes are double sided, one side calibrated to provide figures for ponies under 14.2hh, the other for horses above 14.2hh. To use a weight tape:

    Stand your horse on a firm, level surface and encourage him to stand square; he should be relaxed with his head in his ‘normal standing’ position.

    Drop the tape over the lowest part of his whithers, making sure that you have the relevant horse / pony side facing you for easy reading.

    Draw the tape around your horse so it sits close to his front legs, following a slight angle from the top of the tape on the whither (if the tape drops vertically down, it is too far back). Ensure the tape is firmly around the horse - but not so tight that it causes an indent into the flesh - as this will make the reading inaccurate.

    Some tapes will allow you to read a figure off directly that represents the estimated weight of the horse, whereas others may require you to take additional measurements and use in a formula - in this case, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
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