I need to find out the average weight of my stallion. I looked it up but I found out that the average height of throughbred horses is 15-16 hands high. My stallion is 2 hands bigger than average.
2006-07-01 04:52:01 · 7 answers · asked by Autumn 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It depends on his conformation and bone size and structure.But I would say anywhere from 1600-1800 lbs. I had a 17 hand TB years ago and he was large boned and went about 1700 when he was on the fat side LOL .But when he was in shape for jumping I would say he was about 1625 and looked really good.If you send me pics I can get a better idea,if you would like.
He sounds like he would be a beauty.I used to rescue TB's and they are great horses.
2006-07-01 05:34:42 · answer #1 · answered by NicoleinPA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way to advise properly weight. Each animal is different. Being 18 hands (how accurate is that? The world's tallest is 19.1 and 2500# - http://www.countryworldnews.com/Editorial/ETX/2003/et0731goliath.htm ) he's got a lot of frame.
There's a difference between leg height and body height too. Yes it all measures to the same total. But big boned, big bodied, short/long bodied etc. all factor in. Rather than weight look at condition. Fleshing over the hips, backbone, shoulders, ribs you can feel but not see.
If you MUST know weight - put him in a trailer and go across a farm scale - then unload him and weight it empty. The difference is what he weighs. Depending on body type 2,000 might be too heavy but 1700 might not be enough. I can guarantee there is no horse alive or dead ever meet 6 tons. The largest I've ever heard was 3900# on a 21 hand Percharon.
2006-07-01 07:47:33 · answer #2 · answered by Jan H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around 1400 - 1600 pounds more or less.
Ours is about 16.2 and weighs in at just under 1200.
Most TB are not that big. He must look like a draft.
2006-07-01 05:01:55 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to the first entry... no horse would weigh 3 tons, which is approximately 6000 lbs... Your horse probably weighs 1400-1600 lbs...
2006-07-01 05:09:40 · answer #4 · answered by zara_is_the_best 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I possibly 1700 to 1800 pounds - depending on his age.
2006-07-01 05:08:59 · answer #5 · answered by Joyce G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably 1800 pounds cuz my arabian is 15 hh and shes 1700(shes fat!!)
2006-07-01 05:14:39 · answer #6 · answered by ~elfie~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at least 3 tons.
2006-07-01 05:01:04 · answer #7 · answered by hacker 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋