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A horse this size can comfortably carry up to 160 lbs.

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Anywhere from 900 to 1100 pounds

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Q: How much weight can a 14.3 hand Morgan horse bear?
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Jobs or uses of Morgan horse?

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A 14 hand horse (technically a pony based on height) can carry a considerable amount of weight. A horse this size is an excellent choice for a youth rider who is of a height and weight that makes them look balanced together. A horse of this size can easily carry 250 pounds but someone of that size probably will look better on a larger animal.


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How many inches are in a horse hand?

Four inches is one hand on a horse.


How much should your 14.1 hand Morgan horse weigh?

A horses weight will vary greatly but to find your horses current weight you'll need a piece of paper a pencil and a seamstresses tape measure. Measure your horses length from point of shoulder to point of buttock and write this number down. Now wrap the tape around the horses heart girth and write that number down. Finally do a simple math equation to find the current weight. Girth x Girth X length divide by 330= current weight. No asses the horse and see if he looks under or overweight and you can go from there.


What age would you be to ride a 13hands horse?

It's not so much age as it is height and weight. I'm 5 foot tall and can ride a 13 hand horse but I'm light weight also. So long as the horse isn't carrying more than 20 % of it's own body weight and the riders legs sit in the correct place age won't matter.


Is a 15.0 hand horse for a 5 foot and 3 incher girl?

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What is the height weight of a horse?

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