Another freezemarking query - where to put the mark?

[SpruceRI]

I've got a dark bay Welsh Cob filly.

Hoping to get her freezemarked at some point.

As I intend to show her, do you peeps think it looks better to have the mark on her saddle area or on her shoulder?

Do horses ever suffer a back problem from having freezemarks in that area?

Also, if I can get the filly marked in March and she's due to have her first vaccination a week later, will that be a problem?

Thanks

 

[Daisychain]

I think the saddle patch is best.

 

[MillionDollar]

My 2 NFs are freezemarked under the saddle. Had no problems at all and if you show under saddle it can't be seen.

 

[alicedove]

Definitely if you are showing, under the saddle. No probs. Go with a reputable, recommended person.

 

[SpruceRI]

Thanks

 

[Thistle]

The other place you can do it is on the neck so the mane covers it.

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

my cob has it on his shoulder (not done by me) and its looks hideous- when i am showing i have to put boot polish on it

 

[kerilli]

the only one i've ever had done, it was done under the saddle. had to have a few weeks unridden, obv.
i have heard of a horse whose back muscles were badly affected by it, but you know horses, "there's always one..."

i think if i was going to have it done again i'd have it done on the shoulder tbh, as both neck and back have underlying muscles that you want to be able to flex in all directions as loosely as possible, and shoulder has a big slab of bone under so is more stable, if that makes sense. i'd like to hear a vet's view, actually.

 

[SunshineTallulah]

I'd say back also.

Like you K, I'd be interested to hear a vets view......

 

[conniegirl]

for showing on the saddle patch!