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YOUR HORSE'S CARE FITNOTFAT | WEIGHT ASSESSMENT METHODS
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BEING ABLE TO identify excess weight gain is the first step towards getting a horse's figure back in check, and regular monitoring is key to this. Being aware of gradual changes, tracking progress and, in turn, deciding if further alterations to the diet and/or management may be needed, will give every owner a head start. But what practical monitoring tools can an owner/rider add to their armoury?
Weigh tapes
Most owners don't have the luxury of access to a