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Body Condition Scoring System Fat is assessed
in the following areas: the loin, ribs, tailhead, withers, neck,
and shoulders . A numerical value is assigned based on the cumulative
fat in all six areas.
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The
system developed by Dr. Henneke assigns a numerical value to fat deposition
as it occurs in various places on the horse’s body. The system
works by assessing fat both visually and by palpation in each of six
areas. Horses accumulate fat in these areas in a set order. For instance,
a horse that scores 7 will have the same amount of fat as any other
horse that scores 7, whether he is a thoroughbred, quarter horse or
Arabian. 
