Are sports horse late bloomers

[Lex1979]

Hello, got 3 year old gelding has him 8 month, bought his standing at 15.1. He has Hanoverian bloods he’s a Whitehawk/ sir shutterfly. My question is do they fill out late? He’s not broken yet and I’m 13 stone and concerned he’s not going to bulk up enough and hope he’s a late bloomer. Any advice appreciated. Not slimming world although i will I’ve I need to

 

[Zoeypxo]

Is he 3 this year?
Definitely will have some growing still to do

 

[LEC]

The whitehawks are not very big if spotty and a lot have serious issues with PSSM as well. I have seen a lot of them as the stud is 10 miles away from me. The non spotty ones tend to be bigger - I have seen a few bays and piebalds out and about.

 

[Lex1979]

Is he 3 this year?
Definitely will have some growing still to do

He was 3 in June

 

[Lex1979]

The whitehawks are not very big if spotty and a lot have serious issues with PSSM as well. I have seen a lot of them as the stud is 10 miles away from me. The non spotty ones tend to be bigger - I have seen a few bays and piebalds out and about.

No he’s a dark bay

 

[ihatework]

He was 3 in June

So he’s now a 4yo!

 

[ihatework]

As for your question they are all a bit different. Some grow quickly then fill out. Some grow slowly and steadily. Some are just small!

 

[Lex1979]

So he’s now a 4yo!

Yes he will be 4 in June x x

 

[Lex1979]

No he’s a dark bay

 

[SpotsandBays]

I have a 5yo (almost 6) Whitehawk. He’s standing about 16.3 (and spotty!), but still needs to fill out a fair amount. He’s all legs still, but not the same breeding pair as yours I imagine.
I’d recommend testing for PSSM type one - it’s only £30 for peace of mind. And reading up on PSSM just for knowledge as unfortunately a few of the youngstock have either tested positive or been symptomatic

 

[TheMule]

15.1 at rising 4 would not fill me with much hope that he’s going to grow into what you need TBH. He will come up another inch or 2, but I would plan for his first bits of education to be with a lighter rider until he has more strength to carry