What is the average weight of a 13hh pony?

Answer 1

It depends on the pony. For example a Highland pony is probably heavier than a light legged show pony. Here's some examples :

Welsh A x, 10hh - 12hh, 200 - 275kg

Shetland, 9hh - 12hh, 150 - 200kg

Arab, 14 - 15.1hh, 400 - 500kg

New Forest Pony Type, 12.2-14.2hh, 300 - 500kg

Thoroughbred Pony, 14 - 14.2hh, 350 - 400kg

Hack, 14.3 - 15.2hh, 400 - 500kg

Horses are generally 400kg plus and Heavy horses can weigh up to 950kg.

This is a rough guide only

Answer 2

I am 13, and my family has been breeding Arabians for years, they range around 15 hands. Also at the barn we own American saddlebreds (15-16 hands), paints (14-15 hands), quarter horses (14-16 hands), and national show horses (no specific height standard). Anyhow it really shouldn't matter the size if horse for the riders age, I have seen six year olds on huge thoroughbreds at shows before. My 13 year old friend shows miniatures, not riding of course. If you can handle a big horse and are not afraid of heights or falling off, get a bigger horse. But if you like the pony breeds like a hackney (12-14 hands) then get a pony, as long as your stirrups aren't dragging on the ground or the ponys back isn't sagging from too much weight on it's back.

The heights mentioned above are based off of each breeds standards. Mind you each individual horse is different.

Answer 3

The weight of a horse or pony is not effected by it's height. You should look at the horses over all build, activity level, and health to see if it is the correct weight. To find a horse or pony's current weight you can measure the horse around the heart girth area and write that number down, then measure the horse from point of shoulder to point of buttock and write that number down. Next do the following math equation to get the horses current weight. Girth x Girth x Length divide by 330. The end number is the weight of your animal.

Answer 4

The height of the pony doesn't always tell you what the pony should weigh. This is due to the pony's over all build. A 13.2 hand stockily built pony will weigh more than a 13.2 hand lightly built pony. To get an accurate weight for your pony you'll need to do a little math. Take a flexible seamstress measuring tape and measure from the point of shoulder to the point of buttock, write this number down. Next measure the horses heart girth area by wrapping the tape around the pony in the correct area and write this number down. Lastly complete the following formula: Heart Girth x Heart Girth x Length divide by 330. This will give you how much your pony most likely weighs. Now to know if this weight is a good weight for your pony you should look at the pony's overall build, if you can easily feel it's ribs but not see them, and the pony doesn't have patchy fat or a deep crease down it's back and hindquarters it is likely of a good weight. If you are at all concerned about your pony's weight either get a more experienced horse person or a equine veterinarian to help you.

Answer 5

This is greatly dependant on the ponys' over all build. A stockier pony will weigh more than a finer built pony of the same height.

1.To get your ponys' current weight use the following formula. Heart girth x heart girth x length of body divide by 330 (if using inches and pounds) or by 11,877 ( if using cm and kg ). To do this it is best to have a helper to hold the pony or help hold the tape. Measure around the heart girth at the deepest point where the withers are the lowest. For the body measure from point of shoulder to point of buttock. This formula is accurate to within 50 pounds higher or lower. A weight tape can be used to compare.

2. Use the Hennecke Body Condition Score chart to evaluate your ponys condition. You may also use the Neck condition score chart to get an overall picture of if your pony is at a good weight or not.

3. If the pony appears to be over or under weight contact a equine veterinarian and have them score the pony themselves to be sure and provide any additional help that may be required to get your pony to a good weight and condition.

Answer 6

The weight of a pony depends on a breed and the size of the pony.

Answer 7

300-500kg is a rough estimate, it usually depends on the type of pony. If you want an exact weightuse a weighbridge or describe your pony to a nutritionist.

Answer 8

A hand is four inches. 13.2 hh is equivalent to 54 inches, or 4 foot 6.

Answer 9

The pony's weight would vary due to overall conformation, but a 13.2 hand pony would most likely not weigh over 900 pounds.

Answer 10

jess told me it varys