Equine Reference Tables

Printable, searchable databases for weight, gestation, blanketing, dosage, and age conversion.

Breed Name	Avg Height (Hands)	Avg Weight (lbs)	Avg Weight (kg)	Lifespan	Temperament
Arabian	14.1 - 15.1 hands	800 - 1,000 lbs	360 - 450 kg	25 - 30 years	Spirited, intelligent, highly sensitive, loyal, and eager to please.
American Quarter Horse	14.0 - 16.0 hands	1,000 - 1,300 lbs	450 - 590 kg	25 - 30 years	Calm, steady, highly trainable, intelligent, and versatile.
Thoroughbred	15.2 - 17.0 hands	1,000 - 1,200 lbs	450 - 540 kg	20 - 25 years	Highly spirited, bold, athletic, sensitive, and forward-thinking.
Appaloosa	14.2 - 16.0 hands	950 - 1,200 lbs	430 - 540 kg	25 - 30 years	Independent, hardy, intelligent, active, and highly loyal.
American Paint Horse	14.2 - 16.0 hands	950 - 1,200 lbs	430 - 540 kg	25 - 30 years	Friendly, relaxed, cooperative, intelligent, and even-tempered.
Clydesdale	16.0 - 18.0 hands	1,600 - 2,200 lbs	730 - 1,000 kg	20 - 25 years	Extremely gentle, patient, docile, willing, and steady.
Friesian	15.2 - 17.0 hands	1,200 - 1,450 lbs	540 - 660 kg	16 - 22 years (slightly lower than average)	Honest, eager to learn, energetic, calm, and highly majestic.
Shire	16.2 - 19.0 hands	1,800 - 2,400 lbs	820 - 1,100 kg	20 - 25 years	Docile, courageous, dependable, and highly affectionate.
Percheron	15.2 - 18.0 hands	1,600 - 2,000 lbs	730 - 900 kg	20 - 25 years	Alert, intelligent, active, cooperative, and highly resilient.
Belgian Draft	16.0 - 17.2 hands	1,800 - 2,200 lbs	820 - 1,000 kg	20 - 25 years	Steady, quiet, hardworking, even-tempered, and highly loyal.
Haflinger	13.2 - 15.0 hands	850 - 1,050 lbs	380 - 480 kg	25 - 32 years	Extremely friendly, steady, brave, intelligent, and versatile.
Morgan	14.1 - 15.2 hands	900 - 1,100 lbs	410 - 500 kg	25 - 30 years	Highly affectionate, intelligent, cooperative, energetic, and proud.
Tennessee Walking Horse	14.3 - 16.2 hands	900 - 1,200 lbs	410 - 540 kg	25 - 30 years	Gentle, cooperative, calm, and highly companionable.
Andalusian	15.0 - 16.2 hands	1,100 - 1,300 lbs	500 - 590 kg	22 - 28 years	Intelligent, sensitive, highly responsive, courageous, and proud.
Lusitano	15.1 - 16.1 hands	1,050 - 1,250 lbs	480 - 570 kg	22 - 28 years	Highly focused, exceptionally brave, loyal, sensitive, and intelligent.
Shetland Pony	9.0 - 10.2 hands	400 - 600 lbs	180 - 270 kg	30 - 35 years	Highly intelligent, strong-willed, brave, and independent.
Welsh Pony & Cob	11.0 - 14.2 hands	600 - 900 lbs	270 - 410 kg	25 - 32 years	Friendly, highly intelligent, spirited, and cooperative.
Connemara Pony	13.2 - 14.2 hands	750 - 950 lbs	340 - 430 kg	25 - 30 years	Kind, courageous, intelligent, highly versatile, and steady.
Norwegian Fjord	13.2 - 14.3 hands	900 - 1,100 lbs	410 - 500 kg	25 - 32 years	Calm, cooperative, courageous, exceptionally reliable, and gentle.
Icelandic Horse	13.0 - 14.0 hands	750 - 850 lbs	340 - 390 kg	30 - 40 years (legendary longevity)	Fearless, independent, highly social, patient, and friendly.
Gypsy Vanner	14.0 - 15.2 hands	1,100 - 1,400 lbs	500 - 640 kg	20 - 25 years	Extremely docile, steady, intelligent, and highly affectionate.
Hanoverian	16.0 - 17.2 hands	1,200 - 1,400 lbs	540 - 640 kg	20 - 25 years	Highly trainable, bold, athletic, intelligent, and sensible.
Dutch Warmblood (KWPN)	15.3 - 17.2 hands	1,150 - 1,350 lbs	520 - 610 kg	20 - 25 years	Eager, active, highly athletic, intelligent, and co-operative.
Selle Français	15.3 - 17.0 hands	1,150 - 1,300 lbs	520 - 590 kg	20 - 25 years	Patient, courageous, highly energetic, intelligent, and focused.
Oldenburg	16.0 - 17.2 hands	1,200 - 1,400 lbs	540 - 640 kg	20 - 25 years	Exceptionally kind, willing, highly focused, brave, and sensible.
Holsteiner	16.0 - 17.1 hands	1,150 - 1,350 lbs	520 - 610 kg	20 - 25 years	Reliable, strong-minded, highly athletic, bold, and energetic.
Mustang	14.0 - 15.0 hands	800 - 1,000 lbs	360 - 450 kg	25 - 35 years (highly durable)	Highly cautious, extremely intelligent, loyal once bonded, independent, and hardy.
Paso Fino	13.3 - 15.2 hands	700 - 1,000 lbs	320 - 450 kg	25 - 30 years	Lively, highly sensitive, loyal, proud, and active (often called 'brio').
Standardbred	15.0 - 16.2 hands	900 - 1,150 lbs	410 - 520 kg	25 - 30 years	Incredibly calm, steady, willing, courageous, and cooperative.
Rocky Mountain Horse	14.2 - 16.0 hands	900 - 1,100 lbs	410 - 500 kg	25 - 30 years	Gentle, calm, reliable, courageous, and highly sociable.
Lipizzaner	14.2 - 15.2 hands	1,000 - 1,150 lbs	450 - 520 kg	25 - 32 years	Intelligent, highly athletic, focused, patient, and strong-willed.
Akhal-Teke	14.3 - 16.0 hands	850 - 1,000 lbs	390 - 450 kg	20 - 25 years	Sensitive, proud, highly spirited, intensely loyal to a single owner.
Cleveland Bay	16.0 - 16.2 hands	1,200 - 1,450 lbs	540 - 660 kg	22 - 28 years	Sensible, steady, hardworking, brave, and independent.
Hackney Horse	14.2 - 16.2 hands	1,000 - 1,200 lbs	450 - 540 kg	22 - 27 years	Spirited, active, proud, highly alert, and energetic.
Irish Draught	15.2 - 16.3 hands	1,200 - 1,450 lbs	540 - 660 kg	22 - 28 years	Highly cooperative, bold, gentle, patient, and dependable.
Missouri Fox Trotter	14.2 - 16.0 hands	900 - 1,200 lbs	410 - 540 kg	25 - 30 years	Easygoing, friendly, brave, highly intelligent, and sensible.
American Miniature Horse	Under 8.2 hands	150 - 350 lbs	70 - 160 kg	25 - 35 years	Highly social, affectionate, intelligent, curious, and gentle.
Knabstrupper	14.2 - 16.0 hands	1,000 - 1,150 lbs	450 - 520 kg	25 - 30 years	Friendly, gentle, intelligent, and highly cooperative.
Marwari	14.2 - 16.1 hands	800 - 1,000 lbs	360 - 450 kg	25 - 30 years	Proud, brave, highly sensitive, energetic, and territorial.
Suffolk Punch	15.3 - 16.3 hands	1,600 - 2,000 lbs	730 - 900 kg	20 - 25 years	Quiet, incredibly hardworking, steady, docile, and willing.
Freiberger	14.3 - 15.3 hands	1,100 - 1,300 lbs	500 - 590 kg	25 - 30 years	Very calm, steady, eager to work, stable, and highly focused.
Ardennes	15.0 - 16.2 hands	1,600 - 2,200 lbs	730 - 1,000 kg	20 - 25 years	Extremely quiet, patient, brave, and incredibly strong.
Falabella	7.0 - 8.0 hands	100 - 200 lbs	45 - 90 kg	30 - 35 years	Highly affectionate, gentle, docile, and exceptionally sweet.
Orlov Trotter	15.2 - 16.2 hands	1,000 - 1,150 lbs	450 - 520 kg	22 - 27 years	Courageous, active, highly focused, cooperative, and athletic.
Russian Don	15.1 - 16.1 hands	1,000 - 1,200 lbs	450 - 540 kg	25 - 30 years	Independent, highly courageous, resilient, and focused.
Exmoor Pony	11.1 - 12.3 hands	500 - 700 lbs	230 - 320 kg	28 - 35 years	Highly intelligent, alert, independent, cautious, and incredibly hardy.
Dartmoor Pony	11.1 - 12.2 hands	500 - 650 lbs	230 - 290 kg	25 - 32 years	Exceptionally sweet-tempered, cooperative, gentle, and brave.
New Forest Pony	12.0 - 14.2 hands	650 - 850 lbs	290 - 390 kg	25 - 30 years	Friendly, highly cooperative, versatile, and active.
Highland Pony	13.0 - 14.2 hands	800 - 1,050 lbs	360 - 480 kg	25 - 32 years	Extremely gentle, steady, brave, patient, and quiet.
Chincoteague Pony	12.0 - 14.2 hands	600 - 850 lbs	270 - 390 kg	25 - 30 years	Highly intelligent, adaptable, stubborn at times, brave, and loyal.
Camargue Horse	13.1 - 14.1 hands	750 - 900 lbs	340 - 410 kg	25 - 33 years	Intensely hardy, courageous, quick, agile, and exceptionally independent.

Day Range	Trimester	Fetal Milestones	Management Reminders
Day 14 - 16	First Trimester	Initial embryo vesicle visible in uterus via ultrasound.	Mandatory ultrasound to pinch and eliminate dangerous twins.
Day 28 - 30	First Trimester	Fetal heartbeat detected. Sizable limb bud structures start.	Recheck scan to confirm cardiac viability. Standard nutrition.
Day 45 - 60	First Trimester	Foal sex can begin to be determined by specialized scanners.	Check uterine attachment. Maintain normal deworming cycles.
Day 150	Second Trimester	Genitals, hooves, and tactile hairs around muzzle are fully formed.	Pneumabort‑K (EHV‑1) vaccine booster #1.
Day 210	Second Trimester	Rapid skeleton ossification. Mane and tail follicles emerge.	Pneumabort‑K (EHV‑1) vaccine booster #2.
Day 270	Third Trimester	Fetus gains weight rapidly, taking up over 60% of total birth mass.	Pneumabort‑K (EHV‑1) vaccine booster #3.
Day 310	Third Trimester	Lungs prepare for air respiratory mechanics.	Administer standard 5‑way vaccine boosters to maximize colostrum antibodies.
Day 330 - 345	Late Gestation / Birth	Full maturation of internal systems. Final position adjust.	Prepare indoor sanitized straw foaling stall. Watch udder 'waxing'.

Ambient Temp	Unclipped Horse	Clipped Horse	Senior / Hard-Keeper
Above 60°F (15°C)	No blanket	No blanket / Fly sheet only	No blanket
50°F to 60°F (10°C to 15°C)	No blanket	Light sheet (0g)	No blanket
40°F to 50°F (5°C to 10°C)	No blanket (Rain sheet if heavy rain)	Lightweight blanket (100g)	Light sheet if damp
30°F to 40°F (-1°C to 5°C)	No blanket / Light blanket if wind/rain	Mediumweight blanket (200g)	Lightweight blanket (100g)
20°F to 30°F (-6°C to -1°C)	Lightweight blanket (100g)	Heavyweight blanket (300g)	Mediumweight blanket (200g)
Below 20°F (-6°C)	Mediumweight blanket (200g)	Heavy blanket + Neck hood + Liner	Heavyweight blanket (300g)

Drug	Class	Standard Dosage	Emergency Indication	Vet Route
Flunixin Meglumine (Banamine)	NSAID	1.1 mg/kg (or 10cc liquid per 1000 lbs)	Visceral abdominal pain (Colic), ophthalmic uveitis	Oral paste or Intravenous (IV) only. NEVER IM.
Phenylbutazone (Bute)	NSAID	1.0 - 2.0 grams per 1000 lbs body weight	Skeletal joint pain, lameness, bone fever	Oral powder/paste or slow IV only. Highly tissue damaging if missed.
Pyrantel Pamoate (Strongid)	Dewormer	6.6 mg/kg base (Double dose targets tapeworms)	Roundworms, strongyles, pinworms	Oral paste. Safe safety margin.
Ivermectin (Eqvalan / Zimecterin)	Dewormer	0.2 mg/kg body weight	Bots, strongyles, microfilariae	Oral paste. standard quarterly deworming.
Quest (Moxidectin)	Dewormer	0.4 mg/kg body weight	Encysted small strongyle larvae	Oral paste. WARNING: Narrow safety index. Do not overdose.

Horse Age	Human Age	Life Stage	Management Focus
1 year	12 years	Yearling	Basic halter breaking, social herds, skeletal minerals
2 years	18 years	Two‑Year‑Old	Light groundwork, initial saddle lunging, bone checks
3 years	21 years	Young Adult	Initial mounting, light backing training, wolf tooth dental
5 years	25 years	Adult Prime	Full competitive workload, regular shoeing cycles
10 years	35 years	Middle Age	Peak athletic competition, performance joint buffers
15 years	50 years	Mature Veteran	Early joint wear screenings, hock maintenance checks
20 years	65 years	Early Senior	Pituitary PPID / Cushings blood panels, senior diet fibers
25 years	75 years	Geriatric Senior	Wetted senior feeds, arthritis management, free‑choice soft hay
30 years	90 years	Extreme Geriatric	Comprehensive weight tracking, teeth floating every 6 mos