Height and Weight Flashcards
1
Q
what 5 things can change height/weight
A
- nutrition
- exercise
- breed
- type
- sex
2
Q
what is height measured in
A
4 inch incraments
3
Q
how can weight be measured
A
by tape measure or equation
4
Q
what is the equation for weight
A
heart girth x heart girth x body length / 330 = body weight
5
Q
why is knowing a horses weight important
A
can determine what amount to feed to maintain good body condition score (BCS)
loosing weight may indicate health problems
6
Q
what are the 6 fat deposit areas
A
- along neck
- withers
- shoulders
- ribs
- crease down back/loin
- tail head
