Did anyone else not know this either?

[251libby]

I was just reading the Dodson and Horrell feeding chart that Jumpthemoon provided a link to and I was supprised to find out that horses do not store fat on their underbellies!
Am I a total idiot or did anyone else not know this? although feeling my horses underbelly it never ever feels fat and now i know why! I does make sence actually just seeing it written made me feel stupid

Whats everyones horse's condition score?

 

[TinselRider]

Am I correct in thinking they carry their "fat packs" behind their shoulders, either side of the withers, in their crest and over their ribs?

Bans condition score is about a 3.5 - 4 so not too bad just needs some toning

 

[BobbyMondeo]

I didnt know that either dont worry.....you learn something new everyday

 

[zoeshiloh]

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Am I correct in thinking they carry their "fat packs" behind their shoulders, either side of the withers, in their crest and over their ribs?


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I don't know, but I do know that in the summer when my lad gets his "grass belly" he gets love handles in front of his saddle!

 

[devilinajar]

I also didnt know that!!

 

[251libby]

Bannanarama thats right!
I know because of my new found knowlage of dodson and horrell!

 

[Sprout]

Thats something else I didnt know!

 

[Box_Of_Frogs]

Oh blimey - that means my gelding Sunny must be pregnant!

 

[girla]

You never stop learning

Sign of a good horse person