1986
Member
Hey everyone need someone to help me with my dumbness
! I have just got a weight tape so I can keep an eye on my ponies weight over winter but not a clue how to use it! Sorry for my ignorance! Ha ha x
weight tapes
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Chestnuttymare
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Just put it around them, just behind the withers. There is a wee arrow normally where it meets up with the weight and read it from there. It is just like a normal measuring tape, apart from it being in kg. It is not absolutely accurate, but it let's you know if they are putting on or losing.
1986
Member
ah iv found the arrow! just realised you can work out height of horse as well with this one (dont know if thats standard) but was mixing the 2 together
! thanks thats what was confusing me! sorry 4 being totally dumb!
Chestnuttymare
Well-Known Member
well, it's not really for working out the height of your horse. Most people know the height. I think it is more to let you know if the weight of your horse tallys with the height. Just an indication if there weight is ok in realtion to their height. I might be wrong but that is what i thought. Very general though.
You're Not being dumb, you would be dumb if you didn't ask.
You're Not being dumb, you would be dumb if you didn't ask.
1986
Member
ha ha thanks cant wait to measure up now! ...God I'm Sad!!!!! x
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Donkeymad
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It is indeed for measuring the height of your horse.
When you use the tape, keep it straight and try to use it in the same position every time.
When you use the tape, keep it straight and try to use it in the same position every time.
Chestnuttymare
Well-Known Member
Is it really?? well there you go. You learn something new every day.