Typically one side is used for measuring height and the other used for measuring weight. Keep in mind that this method is not as accurate as weighing your horse. The results can be — lbs off even for people experienced using the method. TIP: Take multiple measurements. Your readings should be fairly close to each other.
If not, practice your technique until you can reliably get the same weight measurement. A horse weight tape is just basically transferring the calculated weight method onto a measuring device. The calculation for horses weight is:. In that case, you would calculate horse weight with the following equation:. The reality is, tall men ride short horses and short women ride tall horses.
As long as the horse is physically capable of carrying the rider, height does not matter. The reality is the concern for height is only really for tall riders who may worry that they appear too big for a shorter horse.
For the short-statured men and women out there, there is no horse too big for you. My horse is Instead, I offer up the following general guideline.
A 14 hand Hafflinger horse is going to feel much bigger than a 14 hand Arabian. That is why the weight is so important. What breed of horse is best for heavy riders? Do you know what to do if your horse has a hoof abscess? Do you know how to handle a horse if they bolt and take off? Not only are these great questions to ask yourself about the size horse you need, but these are also great questions to ask yourself in general when it comes to purchasing a horse.
Do you have the knowledge to handle a bigger horse? Remember, even leading a taller horse is different than leading a shorter horse. Taller horses can raise their heads above yours, which makes it much easier for them to ignore your space and evade your commands. Consider these things; talk to your instructor. If you want a taller horse, your instructor may have a specific horse you can work with to help you get accustomed to working with a horse of a bigger size. Are you a confident rider who loves a challenging horse or would you rather have a trustworthy and safe horse?
If large horses intimidate you, just know that they can be much more intimidating when it comes to putting a saddle on for the first time or sitting on their back for the first time. However, it can also be very rewarding! The larger the horse, the more strength you may need to control it. Consider your size and your strength when it comes to choosing what size horse you want. A great way to gauge your strength is by riding a variety of different sized horses to see where you are.
Lesson horses are a great place to start, especially since they usually come with a riding instructor. What are your future riding goals? Do you want to compete in the Grand Prix or upper-level eventing? Do you want to do a specific discipline or activity? All these are questions to ask yourself when considering the size horse you should get.
To rise up through the ranks of upper-level hunter shows, having a bigger horse is required as you graduate from the pony classes and into the adult or junior classes. Maybe your future riding goal is to graduate to a bigger horse. What types of horses are used in the discipline you want to excel in? Western events will be mainly quarter horses. If you want to excel in a specific discipline, you can start by investing in a horse made for the events and activities you need to be able to do.
At your height and weight, I absolutely doubt a I agree that Our pony is a sturdy My Arabian is the perfect height, though I ride them all easily. My BO put me on the If your feet are dragging on the floor or hitting poles when you are jumping, you should probably consider a larger horse… It is also true that riding a smaller or narrower horse can be more unbalancing than riding a wider or larger one and the gaits of larger horses differ from those of smaller ones.
There is still some debate about this percentage, but the general rule of thumb is that a horse should carry between 15 to 20 percent of their weight. A hand represents 4 inches. The term horse is generally applied to one that is
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