Measurements

Knowing the correct measurements of your horse or pony is very important. Height can affect qualification for certain show classes and weight is the determining factor for medication and feed rations. The following Links have been provided for your convenience. They contain excellent resource information.

The “Hand” Measurement

http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/horses/facts/info_hands.htm

How to Measure Horse Height

http://www.ces.purdue.edu/extmedia/4H/4H-510-W.pdf
http://www.equine-world.co.uk/about_horses/height.htm

Body Weight Estimation of Horses

http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/horses/facts/98-093.htm
http://www.todayshorse.com/Articles/HealthVetCare/EstimateYourHorsesWeight.htm

Body Condition Scoring of Horses

http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/horses/facts/98-101.htm

A Better "Weigh" for Horses: Equine Weight Estimation

http://oas.okstate.edu/ojas/hapgood01.htm

Horse Measuring - General

http://horsecare.stablemade.com/_articles/measure.htm

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