Equine Body Muscle Scoring is a practical system used to evaluate visible and palpable muscle over key regions of the horse. The goal is not simply to decide whether a horse “looks fit,” but to identify whether muscle is normal, reduced, uneven, or progressively wasting. Learn how it works, and how it differs from Body Condition Scoring, in this article.

Body condition scoring (BCS) is one of the simplest and most valuable tools available to horse owners. It allows you to objectively evaluate whether a horse is underweight, overweight, or maintaining an appropriate amount of body fat. Learn how to assess your horse's weight and fat cover in this article.