It's the weigh forward...
It's the weigh forward...
Equine care is evolving and weighing your horse has never been so important, we aim to "bridge the gap in equine health care"
Having worked closely alongside vets and other welfare organisations, it became apparent that the weigh tape was not sufficient in monitoring weight gain or loss in equines. Whilst in the past the weigh tape had its place, affordable accurate weighing is more beneficial in the modern equine care routine.
Through our own examples using the 'Weigh Tape Challenge' it highlighted that the weighbridge was the most effective method of weighing and in some cases it highlighted a significant variance of over 50kg! when compared to a weigh tape.
We recommend weighing your horses at least 4 times per year (3 months apart) at minimum. If your horse has weight issues, then monthly is more beneficial until your horse has achieved his/her ideal weight. Please seek veterinary advice if you have concerns over your horses weight.
What we offer:
- We offer a fully insured, mobile weighing service
- We will provide each of our clients a 'Weight Record Card' to record your horses details, dates and weights
- We will inform your registered Veterinary Surgery* of your horses latest weigh-in for their records
What we don't offer:
- We don't offer nutritional advice
- We don't sell or promote any feed brands
*Subject to owners approval
Benefits of Weighbridge
Benefits of Weighbridge
- Accurate weight every time
- Can be used on all equines including young stock and pregnant mares
- Provides you with an accurate weight for travelling on horseboxes and trailers
- Enables accurate dosage of worming treatment
- Enable's your vet to dispense medication according to actual weight, rather than estimated
- Can assist in feed measurements according to horses size, therefore less waste or over feeding
- Identify reoccurring patterns (seasonal or health issue)
Negatives of Weigh Tape's
Negatives of Weigh Tape's
- Accuracy can vary significantly
- Not advised to be used on young stock or horses that are not of full adult musculoskeletal size
- They are not designed be used on pregnant mares
- Must be used in a consistent manor i.e. by the same person with the same tape
- Only provides an estimation of weight
- Does not consider breed, conformation, fitness, age etc
- Can lead to inaccurate dosage of medication, wormers etc
Take the Weigh Tape Challenge
Take the Weigh Tape Challenge
Do you still think your weigh tape is sufficient? why not take up our weigh tape challenge.
Guess your horses weight or use a weigh tape and we will weigh your horse on our weighbridge.
If your horse weighs-in within 10kg of your guess, we will offer you a 20% discount on your next weigh in.*
* terms & conditions apply
Weigh Tape V's Weighbridge
Weigh Tape V's Weighbridge
