THE HORSEBOX SPA
RIDE-A-WEIGH
£25 | 20 min
This package assesses whether the combined weight of the rider and tack is within the 20% max weight carrying limit of your horse
(based on your horses ideal 'moderate' weight, which may differ from their actual weight)​​​
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​WHY IT MATTERS
Its important to know your horses ideal weight to ensure they are not carry excess weight in addition to the 20% max weight carry limit of tack and rider.
​Excess weight risks joint stress, fatigue, and injury.
​Staying within the 20% weight limit helps support your horses long-term soundness and wellness​WHY
WHATS INCLUDED​
Rider & Tack Weigh-in
Horse Weigh by Weighbrdge
Fat ScoreFat Score
Measuring
Ideal Spring | Summer | Autum Weights
Record Card to track progress / seasonal trends​​
ABOUT
​​The Horsebox Spa was the first company in the UK to offer an independent mobile weighing service that was not a vet, nutritionist, feed company or welfare organisation.
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The 'Horse Weigh' weighbridge is the market leading platform which offers unrivalled accuracy and guarantees an acurate weigh every time. Unlike other weighbridge brands which require a flat concrete surface, ours can be used on any terrain, delivering a fast and accurate result every time​​​​​​​​​.​
WHY IT MATTERS
Stay Legal
Avoid fines and penalty points by ensuring your horsebox or trailer stays within payload limits.
Medicate with Confidence
Administer wormers and vet-prescribed drugs with perfect dosing accuracy.
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Optimize Feeding
Calculate precise hay, haylage, and feed portions, reduce waste, save money.
Track Health & Fitness
–Monitor weight loss/gain, adjust management plans, and maintain peak performance.
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Spot Seasonal Trends
Identify natural fluctuations and intervene early for year-round well-being.​​
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU WEIGH?
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Spring, Summer, Autumn
for maintenance
Monthly
for horses on weight-loss/gain programs.
Winter weight checks are critical
Prevent year-on-year gains and reset hormone balance for a healthier metabolism.
No more "close enough"
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WEIGHBRIDGE V WEIGHT TAPE
​​No Comparison
Weight tapes can be off by 50–150kg. That’s like carrying an extra small pony!
Our weighbridge guarantees accuracy, so you can:
Adjust feed and exercise plans in real time.
See if weight-loss/gain programs actually work.
Stop guessing and start managing with data.​
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