How to score the body condition of a horse
Learning how to score your horse’s body condition is essential. It will help you ensure that your horse is healthy and receiving the proper care.
A horse’s body condition is measured on a scale from 1 (poor) to 9 (extremely fat). The ideal score is usually between 5 and 6, although this may vary depending on the horse’s stage of life. For example, a broodmare will ideally be fatter during pregnancy and lactation (6 to 6.5 out of 9), and a growing foal will be thinner (4.5 to 5 out of 9).