The following table is a rough guide to a horse/pony weight. For an accurate assessment use a weighbridge.
TYPE OF HORSE/PONY
HEIGHT IN HANDS
BODYWEIGHT (KG)
Heavy Draught
16.0 - 17.0
750 - 950
Heavy Hunter
15.3 - 16.3
600 - 675
Light Hunter
15.1 - 15.3
450 - 500
Hack
14.3 - 15.2
400 - 500
Arab
14.0 - 15.1
400 - 500
Thoroughbred Pony
14.0 - 14.2
350 - 400
New Forest Pony
12.2 - 14.0
300 - 500
Welsh Pony
10.0 - 12.0
200 - 275
Shetland Pony
9.0 - 12.0
150 - 200
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