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Originally Posted by WikidPissah
oh oh oh...MKAC...we went to do some trail riding in VT, but the stable had a weight limit posted that wasn't that much higher than I am (remember I am 5'10"). I was too freaked that they were going to make me step on a scale so we canceled our reservations.
So out of curiosity...what would be a weight limit for a horse?
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They can safely carry 15 to 20% of their body weight for long distances. 25% for shorter distances and at 30%, they start showing distinct signs of stress.
Horses generally range from 750 pounds (one of my small Arabians) to 2000 pounds (warmblood type horses). So the weight range they can safely carry varies with the size of the horse. It ranges from 150 pounds (rider plus tack) for a small horse, up to 400 pounds for a large horse. Their weight ranges are probably calculated with the size of their horses and the weight of their tack in mind.
Damn, there was a LOT of numbers in that for someone who doesn't like numbers, huh? I guess my love for horses outweighs my discomfort with numbers.