Table 1.
Conformation and weight of the horses/ponies and their riders.
| Parameter | Horses | Ponies |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 17 | 3 |
| Height (cm), mean ± se (range) | 168 ± 1.1 (160–177) | 144 ± 4.2 (136–148) |
| Weight (kg) | 577 ± 11.5 (500–650) | 349 ± 29.4 (290–380) |
| Body Condition Score 1 | 5.8 ± 0.8 (5–7.5) | 5.7 ± 0.3 (5–6) |
| Chest circumference (cm) | 198 ± 1.7 (182–210) | 166 ±5.4 (155–172) |
| Age (yrs) | 8.4 ± 0.5 (5–14) | 14.7 ± 3.2 (11–21) |
| Cannon bone circumference (cm) | 21.6 ± 0.2 (21–23) | 18 ± 0.8 (17–19) |
| Loin width (cm) | 55.6 ± 0.9 (50–63) | 45.3 ± 1.9 (43–49) |
| Rider weight (kg) | 70.4 ± 2.1 (55–83) | 49.7 ± 5.3 (39–56) |
| Rider weight incl. tack (kg) | 85.5 ± 2.3 (68–100) | 63.4 ± 5.8 (52–71) |
| Rider age (years) | 35.9 ± 2.5 (20–54) | 12.0 ± 0.6 (11–13) |
| Rider:Horse bodyweight ratio (%) 2 | 14.8 ± 0.37 (12.4–18.1) | 18.2 ± 0.40 (17.6–18.9) |
1 Henneke Body Condition Score, scale 1–9 [11]; 2 Rider weight includes tack.