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Horses Calculators & Tools

Practical tools for horses, ponies, and foals. Estimate your horse’s weight with a measuring tape, calculate daily hay and grain feeding amounts, and track 340-day foaling due dates.

Scientific & Biological Overview

Horses are natural grazers with delicate digestive systems designed for fiber. Most healthy adult horses need at least 1.5% to 2% of their body weight in good-quality grass hay or pasture every single day to keep their gut moving smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is measuring a horse with a weight tape?
When measured snugly around the heart girth right behind the elbows and with the horse standing squarely on level ground, tape formulas estimate true scale weight within about 3% to 5%.
How much hay does a 1,000-pound horse need each day?
A 1,000-pound horse in light work needs approximately 15 to 20 pounds of good-quality grass hay daily, fed in multiple small meals or through a slow-feed hay net.
How long is a horse pregnant?
Average horse pregnancy lasts approximately 340 days (about 11 months), with normal delivery windows ranging between 320 and 365 days.