What is the weight of the average sized horse
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- What is the weight of the average sized horse
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- The average horse weighs 1100 lbs! ChaCha on!
- What is the average weight of a horse?
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- Horses can have different average weights, depending on the breed. The American Saddlebred has an average weight of 1,000 to 1,200 pounds. The Walkaloosa Horse can weigh from 600 pounds to 1,300 pounds.You can find more information here: ht...
- How much weight can an average horse/pony carry?
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- It depends on the fitness, health and conformation of the horse. An average rule of thumb is between 15% and 25% of the horse's bodyweight, but don't forget to factor in the saddle.
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