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A horse can safely carry between 15 and 20% of its body weight. For example, a 1,000kg horse could carry around 200kg maximum. So therefore, the larger the horse, the more weight it can carry, bu his refers to muscle mass, and not just body fat.
However, many donkeys and mules used in the Middle East for carrying and transporting bricks and such often carry over 55% of their own bodyweight, which can seriously damage their spines.
The best breeds for weight carrying are usually Shires, Suffolk Punches, Draft Horses, Percherons and Clydesdales, which are all examples of heavy horses.
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What is the lead weight carried by the horse in a handicap race to supplement a jockey's weight?
Impost
What is the lead weight carried by a horse in a handicap race to supplement the jokeys weight called?
impost
What is the lead weight carried by horse in a handicap race called?
Impost
What is the name of the lead weight carried by a horse in a handicap race?
Impost.
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