How much - weight estimate

[Nudibranch]

I have a 6 month old weanling and need to estimate his weight. I don't trust a weight tape. He wears a 5'6 rug and currently stands at about 14hh, he'll make 16.2+ and is ISH/medium build. Can't see any ribs but he's covered nicely (not fat). Rough estimate anyone?

 

[sheep]

Why don't you try a weight tape and see how it corresponds to estimates you get here? There was a thread yesterday about a user who had measured her own weight (not the horse!) with a weight tape and it was accurate.

 

[purplestar]

This can offer a more accurate result than using a weigh tape as it takes into account additional variables – all you need is a measuring tape, a flat surface, an extra pair of hands to assist – and perhaps a calculator!
1.Using the measuring tape, take the girth measurement as described in the ‘weigh tape’ method above and note the reading in cm.

2.Next, measure from the point of the horse’s shoulder to the point of the buttock, ensuring that the tape follows the contours of the body (this is where the spare pair of hands is useful!). Once again, make a note of the measurement in cm.

3.Using the measurements you have taken, the following formula can be used to calculate the horse’s weight:

Weight (kg) = (Girth)2 x Length
11,877
from:http://www.towinghorsetrailers.co.uk/calculating_horses_weights.htm
the only 100% acurate way is a weighing them if it is for worming purposes i would always add 10% better to slightly over worm than under worm

 

[lilaclomax]

He could be anywhere between 360 - 440kg, the method Purplestar posted below is a better way of working out his weight... or get 10+ people if you can and organise a weigh bridge to come to you from one of the feed companies