1yr 2mth ownerversary and CC please, some pics.

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I forgot to post on the year ownerversary so am doing it now.
When i viewed him -
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The day i brought him home (the blood on his leg was from him being gelded the previous day) -
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Monty being monty
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A few from this month -
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I dont know much about conformation, how do you think he is looking?
ETS - He will be 3 in March
sorry for the massive pics.
 
I know he needs to loose weight, he seems to put weight on with fresh air. He has restricted grazing and no feed, as he did all summer aswell, hay at night. not sure what else i can do with no exercise.
 
Vikki, I wouldn’t worry Bodey has exactly the same size belly, and believe me he is well fit (with hunting and jumping (came 2nd in a speed class today)). Cobs likes yours and mine will always carry a bit extra!
 
I understand, I have owned a fattie for 17-18 years, though with age its not so prevalent (she eats mostly low quality hay as opposed to grass). I know how hard it is, just an observation that he is a little chunky that's all, I do not like to hear of owners having a laminitic, its terribly sad and very hard to deal with so I do not like people to go through it with their horses/ponies.
 
he is still growing so dont think he is too fat, but dont let him balloon when the grass starts to grow (constant above 6 degrees) he will grow til he is 5 to 6 years! a nice type (which i would clip and hog!!) enjoy
 
Thanks
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, he is still out of poportion (sp) his belly looks rather round from the front as his front is still quite narrow but looks ok from behind
 
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Vikki, I wouldn’t worry Bodey has exactly the same size belly, and believe me he is well fit (with hunting and jumping (came 2nd in a speed class today)). Cobs likes yours and mine will always carry a bit extra!

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My cob is like yours, and she has been fat before, but when you are faced with rotation due to laminitis and potential of being pts, believe you me, you would view your statement a little differently JoBo.
Sorry to hijack your post Vicki but I do not like to see owners go through it, it was just an honest observation that he is a little chunky and just to be careful, that is all
 
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Vikki, I wouldn’t worry Bodey has exactly the same size belly, and believe me he is well fit (with hunting and jumping (came 2nd in a speed class today)). Cobs likes yours and mine will always carry a bit extra!

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My cob is like yours, and she has been fat before, but when you are faced with rotation due to laminitis and potential of being pts, believe you me, you would view your statement a little differently JoBo.
Sorry to hijack your post Vicki but I do not like to see owners go through it, it was just an honest observation that he is a little chunky and just to be careful, that is all

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Yes but you are so blowing this out of proportion, there is a little overweight and then there is obese (which Vikki’s cob is definitely not!). He is a growing lad, and IMO looks good. I’m not saying that when Springs comes she shouldn’t keep an eye on his weight, but she certainly doesn’t need to panic. Just because you have had problems, doesn’t mean the rest of us have or will!!!!
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It's fine, i havn't taken offence. I have been trying to keep his weight down, I think when he can be ridden (a while off yet) his weight will be easier to control.
 
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Vikki, I wouldn’t worry Bodey has exactly the same size belly, and believe me he is well fit (with hunting and jumping (came 2nd in a speed class today)). Cobs likes yours and mine will always carry a bit extra!

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My cob is like yours, and she has been fat before, but when you are faced with rotation due to laminitis and potential of being pts, believe you me, you would view your statement a little differently JoBo.
Sorry to hijack your post Vicki but I do not like to see owners go through it, it was just an honest observation that he is a little chunky and just to be careful, that is all

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Yes but you are so blowing this out of proportion, there is a little overweight and then there is obese (which Vikki’s cob is definitely not!). He is a growing lad, and IMO looks good. I’m not saying that when Springs comes she shouldn’t keep an eye on his weight, but she certainly doesn’t need to panic. Just because you have had problems, doesn’t mean the rest of us have or will!!!!
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No you have blown it out of proportion, I gave an honest opinion that he was a little chunky and to be careful as spring would be hear before we know it, and then its very hard to control a cobs weight, I should know!

No, other people may not get a laminitic, but I think people being ignorant about it is wrong, I am not saying Vicki is but you appear to be. if you have not experienced something you do not know the heartache, my horse got it when on loan, so I have to live with the heartache now. I did not once use the word obese, he is only carrying a little extra, I never suggested he was obese as he is not.
Anyway, you blew it out of proportion, I merely said he was chunky and to be careful, you seemed to make it a personal quest for cob owners, but I am a cob owner, so all I can say now is.... whatever!


ETS: I am trying to just say be careful, I do not wish to argue at all, but I just feel that we have to do everything in our power to prevent laminitis as owners, and having experienced it first hand, I find it sad to hear of others going through it. This is not about me and my mare, as its too late for her the damage is done, I just do not wish other owners to have the heartache so I just say, watch the weight, thats all. No hard feeling from me, just a caring opinion.
 
See this is what peas me off, scare tactics, there is no need for it! I’m not getting into an argument with you, but I disagree with you, so we will leave it at that!

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Vicki, your cob is gorgeous and you are doing a fab job with him!
 
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See this is what peas me off, scare tactics, there is no need for it! I’m not getting into an argument with you, but I disagree with you, so we will leave it at that!

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but when you are faced with rotation due to laminitis and potential of being pts

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Vicki, your cob is gorgeous and you are doing a fab job with him!

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And you completely dumbing it down is not fair, I do not intend to scare, unlike you who seems to want to argue. I merely do not like owners and horses to go through this under estimated disease, simple JoBo. Its heartbreaking, and you have no idea how it feels.
I never said she was doing a bad job as per your insinuation.

Apologies to OP, I just feel strongly and hate it when cob owners say, well thats just they way they are. Yes cobs are well built, but thats not my point.
 
I’m not dumbing it down, I’m telling Vicki that she doesn’t need to worry unnecessarily, goad, I understand you feel strongly but seriously. I’m sure you were heart broken and I feel for you, but I think Vicky’s cob looks good, end off! That’s it now, we have over taken Vicky’s post too much!
 
Yes, we have, but I think he looks good too, just a tiny bit more weight, that is all it was and still is, nothing serious that i can see either, but I have explained in my first post that just beware spring coming round quickly, that is all. It was a CC post and I gave an honest answer, which has now progressed into something quite ridiculous I agree!
 
Awww, another baby cob. I have one the same age (born May 15th 2007!) and they are the bestest. I've also have him just over a year (arrive august 17th).

Of course MY boy is naturally cuter than yours
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, but your boy can have second place
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(day he arrived)
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As for his weight - he's a little plumper than hes should be (like my boy, but he lives out 24/7, unrugged so needs it) and you'll need to monitor his weight carefully in the spring, but he should have a growth spurt again in the spring and grow into it. A Conformation critique is hard as the photo's are really suitable - you need a good side on where he's standing square-ish on level ground with his head up.
 
Your boy is lovely and cleaner than mine
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, my boy has stable stains all up his legs. How do you keep him so white? I am hoping i can get the weight down a bit over winter as he is stabled at night.
 
My pony does properly white like this:
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And also the 'mudpack' look:
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His favorite place in the whole world is right in the middle of the large marsh in his field, up to his knees in thick black watery mud.

To be honest I think the best way of getting them looking sparkly white is by not taking pictures of them whilst muddy
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