How much overweight is my horse?

Question

She's a 13 yr old 15.2 hh welsh pony / arab cross. I already know she's over weight, but my dad weighed her today and she weighed 959 lbs? How much over weight is she? For a pony?

Answer 1

I think a picture would be nice. But I'd say it seems pretty normal. And I bet she is a cutie!

Answer 2

It doesn't sound like she is overweight, but if you think she is, it is very advable to get the weight off of her before she founders. Take her off grass either during the day and put her up at night, or the reverse. If she is overweight from eating too much grass, you could be looking into big touble. And foundering is no laughing matter.

Answer 3

Well... She is not a pony. Ponies are 14.2.

My TB is 15.2 and 1175lbs. He is on the light side. I say she is not overweight. Possibly underweight.

Answer 4

Your horse is not over weight I have a 15.2 QH and she weighs 1115 pounds.

Answer 5

A picture would be good. Your mare doesn't sound overweight, actually underweight if anything! My 15.1hh TB weighs 450Kg which is 992lbs and he is a little underweight. Who told you she was overweight?

Answer 6

She is not underweight and she is a horse...ponies are  14.2 and under. She might even be underweight my horse that is 15.2 weighs about 1100 pounds and she is not overweight she is at her healthy weight. You might want to get you vet to check her and she what she should weigh and all that good stuff! Best of luck!