Weight tapes, while not as accurate as a scale, can provide vital information about a horse’s health. University of Edinburgh researchers investigated the utility of weight tapes over a two-year period in a study that included 1,716 horses.
Source: EQUUS, June 24, 2024. Link. Horse owners with access to a scale can easily correlate the scale reading to the weight tape making the weight tape a more valuable tool.
INSIGHTS: Consider teaching young riders how to use a weight tape during 4-H, FFA and horse club meetings.