Building Muscle Dilemma?? True's and False's

[blue89]

Hi all
I was doing some research on how to build my horses muscle as he is lacking slightly on his neck, back and rump, he is 5 years old and a light weight build. I have been unable to ride him as I have had surgery but now well enough to bring him back into work.

So while I was researching for on the ground exercises I came across another thread by an individual also wanting to help her horse to gain muscle, when a member had mentioned
"It will depend on the horse. Horses that are lightly built will simply not develop a lot of muscle"

And I just wanted to ask is this true? if so why ?? and how can I help improve my horses condition.
He has always been the lankly little duckling bless him

 

[DollyDolls]

All I can suggest is think of it as body building for horses. Humans can increase muscle by changing diet and focusing on certain exercises, and why can't an animal?
You have to start with the right food and then get an exercise plan sorted. Hill work is meant to be really good, but make sure your horse is fit enough to cope with a change in workload otherwise you'll risk injury.

I fed my horse saracen equijewel and also this product
www.equineanswers.co.uk/prodpage.asp?ProdID=19

It seemed to work for us.

 

[blue89]

I agree I was more curious about the comment, Sorry I didnt make the post clear
"Horses that are lightly built will simply not develop a lot of muscle"

I personally never heard of this before, as you mentioned humans can change their physique why cant horses.
I just wanted to know if the comment was a "old wifes tale "