Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Horse Body Condition


Horse Body Condition


How do you know if your horse is too fat, too thin, or just right? The Henneke Body Condition Score (BCS) system assigns a value from 1 (extremely emaciated) to 9 (extremely obese).  Most horses are considered healthy at a score of 4 to 7.

But if you still have trouble identify the body condition of your horse even after Is your horse weight right? and Equine body weight.
Watch these videos below to find out how to judge a horse's body condition to determine if your horse is overweight, too skinny, or just right.
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2) click this link to view What's your horse body condition score with Dr. Bob Coleman of the University of Kentucky and click here to see another body condition score sheet.


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