2006-07-17 13:26:16 · 10 answers · asked by I like horses 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
impossible to answer that. What kind of a horse? An Arabian, Saddlebred, Quarter horse, Thoroughbred, Shire and Paso are all horses but vary WIDELY on weight. An 1800# or 2000# Arabian would be just as bad as a 900# shire - grossly out of condition if not impossible to achieve. A 1500# horse that's 16.2 hands is MUCH different than a 1500# horse that's 14.2 hands.
2006-07-17 13:31:15 · answer #1 · answered by Jan H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u want a well -conditioned horse then u want 2 be able 2 easily feel the ribs, but not see them. there should be a layer of fat around the tail head. the withers should be round and blend in with the rest of the body. Sorry but unless u know what the horse looks like u cant tell how much it should weigh.
2006-07-17 22:26:01 · answer #2 · answered by morgancrazycheyenne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weight varies greatly depending on the breed of horse. here are some examples.
An average quarter horse weighs about 1100 to 1300 pounds.
A percheron weighs about 1500 to 2300 pounds.
A shetland pony can weigh as little as 500 pounds.
Hope this answered your question.
2006-07-17 20:46:30 · answer #3 · answered by jimminycricket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on his size and his health. On average, a pony should weigh from 300 lbs to about 800 lbs. A light horse will weigh from abou 800-1500. A draft horse should weigh 1200-2500. It depends on the breed, how much muscle they have, their gender, and their size.
2006-07-17 20:57:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its a purebreed, ask the person you got it from. A good way to see if it's underweight is when you can see bone structure. Go to a library or online and find out what the general weight of the horse is supposed to be, each horse is different in size as well as with their weight.
2006-07-17 20:50:32 · answer #5 · answered by koneko-chan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the breed - usually under 2,000 lbs if you are talking about a "riding" horse...draft horses are larger 2,000 lb plus. It is better to look at their "barrel" or stomach - how far does it stick out on either side, and their crest (topline of their neck) - it should not have a lot of fat accumulated - rounding it...hard to explain - it comes with experience...
2006-07-17 20:41:29 · answer #6 · answered by dvm2b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my horse wieghs about 500 lbs.
bhut yeah there is no way to say other than maybe 100-3000 pounds.
2006-07-17 21:45:28 · answer #7 · answered by jazzmyn_girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an example- I have quite a stocky thoroughbred who is 15.1 hh high, and she weighs about 490kg. This should give you an idea.
2006-07-17 20:50:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
90-100Kg
2006-07-17 20:34:47 · answer #9 · answered by sarah m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how long is a piece of string.....?
2006-07-17 20:31:43 · answer #10 · answered by cymbalita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋