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My horse is 15 hands and weighs 455 kg. What should she weigh, and what body condition score should she be at the moment?

Last Updated: January 11, 2010

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It is difficult for us to precisely answer your question without knowing the breed of your horse and actually seeing your horse.

A light horse breed would weigh between 900 and 1,100 pounds or 410 and 500 kg and should have a body condition score of 5.

To learn how to access your horse's body condition score, please review our online lesson at:
How to Body Condition Score Horses.

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