dressagelove
Well-Known Member
I have a 3yo KWPN, he will be 4 in april. He is a big chap, only measuring in at 16.2 but he's chunky. He's not in full work yet because of my following concerns, but I have sat on him and done some trotting. I want him to take his time maturing wise before upping the riding.
I've noticed him resting his hind legs a lot, and upon feeling his hamstrings, they do feel very tight and he seems to enjoy them being massaged. He is also reluctant when I'm picking up his hind legs to stretch them backwards
Is it unusual for their bones to grow much faster than muscles? Or has he had a growth spurt and muscles haven't quite caught up yet?
Just unsure whether this is something I should be concerned about, or is normal for a big lad at his age.
Thanks
I've noticed him resting his hind legs a lot, and upon feeling his hamstrings, they do feel very tight and he seems to enjoy them being massaged. He is also reluctant when I'm picking up his hind legs to stretch them backwards
Is it unusual for their bones to grow much faster than muscles? Or has he had a growth spurt and muscles haven't quite caught up yet?
Just unsure whether this is something I should be concerned about, or is normal for a big lad at his age.
Thanks