About what share of its ideal body weight can an average adult light riding horse comfortably carry?

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  1. 5 percent
  2. 50 percent
  3. 20 percent

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  1. Guidelines for the weight-carrying capacity of horses, UMN Extension extension.umn.edu/node/19291 Checked 2026-10-10.

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