If you can't weigh?

[deeva]

If I use a horse and pony tape to figure my pony's weight I get 448. If I use the formula posted in the "Best Of The Miniature Horse Forum" I get 397. Which one would you consider more accurate? She is an 11-2 hh mare. Trying to get a better handle on her weight for deworming/feeding purposes.

Has anyone used the formula and then been able to test it on a scale? Or is this formula only good for mini's?

Thanks for your help.

Sharon

 

[disneyhorse]

Just average them. Neither are very far off for the purposes you are using it for.

She's apparently around 400 lbs.

Andrea

 

[deeva]

Thanks DH for your reply. I found another formula for calculating the weight of a horse and I came up with 499 lbs!!! LOL. So I've got a range of 397 to 499 :bgrin I guess the only definitive way is to get her to a scale. For now, I will err on the side of caution and go with the 400. Now I just have to figure out how to get her someplace to weigh her.

 

[dangerranger]

I have weighed them at truck stops before. but the nearest place to me now is a sand and gravel buisness. the scales are big enough to walk out on. they usaly charge about $5. DR.