How Horse Weight is Calculated

Nov

How Horse Weight is calculated

How the Horse weight is calculated The program uses the following calculations:*`W=estimated weight (lbs) = GGL/y`* WhereL Length = point of shoulder to point of buttocks (inches) G Girth (inches) y 291.7 (thoroughbred stallions/colts) 302.7 (thoroughbred mares/fillies) 298.8 (thoroughbred geldings) 290.9 (other mares/fillies) 291.6 (other geldings) adjust y according to the condition score as follows, to find the condition score see how to assess condition:
	Condition Score
	0.5	add 30
	1	add 24
	1.5	add 18
	2	add 12
	2.5	add 6
	3	no adjustment
	3.5	subtract 6
	4	subtract 10
	4.5	subtract 12.4
	5	subtract 14
	You should score the pelvis, neck and back separately. Then if the neck OR back are 1 or more greater than the pelvis, add 0.5 to pelvis score; if either is less by 1 or more then subtract 0.5 from the pelvis score; if one is greater and the other less than the pelvis score, do not adjust the pelvis score.Then use just that resulting (adjusted) pelvis score to adjust the value of y.