Dizzy - nearly two weeks after the other picture

[MrsMozart]

I can see a difference when I'm with her, but now I've seen the photos, I'm not so sure...

These pictures were taken today (eleven days after the last ones, scuse the tattyness, she's just up from the field

Note: this first picture is the one from the 25th April, for comparison

 

[TicTac]

I have to say that she does look a bit on the poor side. I don't know much about your previous posts regarding her but has she been ill recently?

 

[Tabbi]

sorry to say I was thinking the same as TicTac.

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

O bless her!!

She has such a sweet face and always seems to be asleep

- can't believe she does all those naughty things....

Progress is slow - as I posted yesterday I would be giving her soaked oats - I suspect you be will suprised at how much she will eat of them - mix in some alfalfa and beet and there will soon be a difference.

 

[siani1989]

she did state tic tac from her previous post so if you read down you will read it, she is aware of the condition and is doing everything to help her horse

 

[martlin]

I just had a look at the previous picture... there is some tiny little bit of improvement

Not so much in the weight, but she does look better, more shiney and like she was picking up within herself iykwim

You don't really want the weight to pile up quickly, so I would say you are on the right road

 

[Bay_Beasty]

Her coat looks WAY better, I bet the Blue chip pro is really helping. Poor little Diz, she appears to have more muscle over the shoulder to, defo more defined so thats good and behind the saddle looks a bit better, too. Shame we cant see under that mane p). Does blue chip have pro and pre biotics in it?

 

[Flame_]

It will take time, that's all. Good grass, good hay, conditioning feed and keeping the exercise light is all it should take now she's feeling better. Give it a chance to take effect. Another month and I expect we'll see some pictures of her back to her old self.

 

[Bay_Beasty]

P.s who is that lovely bay ponio in the background?

 

[TicTac]

I wasn.t being rude silver-robin, was just making an observation and as I said I haven't read previous posts!

 

[Ranyhyn]

Hey MM

I know she's had a period of unsoundness (does my memory serve me correctly?) but she is looking very lean - whats the story behind it? She's such a beauty, reminds me of my first mare - and last mare!!!

 

[Cliqmo]

She does look better MrsM, more rounded and summer coat is coming through so she must be feeling better

Still a long road ahead but you're definitely heading in the right direction

 

[Ranyhyn]

I dont think TicTac was being rude either and I dont think MM will, not everyone reads every post...

 

[Tabbi]

Just read your earlier post about Dizzy that showed her pre injury, I must say she is a stunner!
She is a lovely colour by the way

 

[annret]

Definate improvement but still it breaks my heart that she's she's had such an unlucky time - so glad she's got you!

Though you've had some really great feed advice, i'd be inclined to stick with what you're doing for a wee while yet as it always takes a while for new feeds to have their full impact & it does look as though this is doing its job well albeit slowly. Just my opinion, though

Can't wait to see her when she's not so thin, poor little lamb.

 

[misst]

)LOL the expression on her face is brilliant bless her

She is sooo blonde - and that hair!!!

She will pick up as the sun comes out and the grass comes through and now if she is feeling better in herself that will help too.

It is horrible when they look poor (used to put a rug on mine so no one could see

)
You cannot beat TLC and a pain free horse, she will be fine.

 

[MrsMozart]

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Her coat looks WAY better, I bet the Blue chip pro is really helping. Poor little Diz, she appears to have more muscle over the shoulder to, defo more defined so thats good and behind the saddle looks a bit better, too. Shame we cant see under that mane p). Does blue chip have pro and pre biotics in it?

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Ta hun

. I thought that today she was looking better, but the photos don't seem to be reflecting that

. Ho hum.

What mane?

Yes, the Pro has both

 

[MrsMozart]

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Hey MM

I know she's had a period of unsoundness (does my memory serve me correctly?) but she is looking very lean - whats the story behind it? She's such a beauty, reminds me of my first mare - and last mare!!!

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Oh yes indeedy, been a poorly bobo

. The week she had at Newmarket did her no good in terms of weight - I cried when I saw her

. Her pelvis has 'bony irregularities'.

 

[MrsMozart]

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)LOL the expression on her face is brilliant bless her

She is sooo blonde - and that hair!!!

She will pick up as the sun comes out and the grass comes through and now if she is feeling better in herself that will help too.

It is horrible when they look poor (used to put a rug on mine so no one could see

)
You cannot beat TLC and a pain free horse, she will be fine.

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Yup. Used to always ride with an exercise sheet

 

[MrsMozart]

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Just read your earlier post about Dizzy that showed her pre injury, I must say she is a stunner!
She is a lovely colour by the way

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Ta hunny

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She's my big ginger nutty dizzy blonde

 

[MrsMozart]

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She does look better MrsM, more rounded and summer coat is coming through so she must be feeling better

Still a long road ahead but you're definitely heading in the right direction

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Ta hunny

Fingers crossed we keep going!

 

[Bay_Beasty]

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What mane?

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But it does look better in the second pic, slightly tidier.

, I do love Dizzy pics, even if she does look a little hat racky, she still looks totally wonderful, and Little Miss Butter wouldn't melt. I bet the fact she grew a bit did not help her weight loss either.

You should weight tape her now, round the tummy, round the neck and flanks and see how much she puts on over the next month.

 

[MrsMozart]

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O bless her!!

She has such a sweet face and always seems to be asleep

- can't believe she does all those naughty things....

Progress is slow - as I posted yesterday I would be giving her soaked oats - I suspect you be will suprised at how much she will eat of them - mix in some alfalfa and beet and there will soon be a difference.

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Lol, the quieter she is before hand, the more lively is the ride

.

I think she must be feeling fitter, she's suddenly remembered she's a Warmblood and has started spooking at things

. Big scary signs, and horrible nasty rocks. Brrrrrrr.

.

 

[only_me]

I think that her coat looks miles better

Yes she is still poor, i suggest boiled barley for weight gain, and a mash to tempt her to eat it? You can add maize to make it tastier, and it is also a very fattening food

But please pull that mane!

she will look much better when its pulled

 

[MrsMozart]

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O bless her!!

She has such a sweet face and always seems to be asleep

- can't believe she does all those naughty things....

Progress is slow - as I posted yesterday I would be giving her soaked oats - I suspect you be will suprised at how much she will eat of them - mix in some alfalfa and beet and there will soon be a difference.

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Forgot to say, the oats are soaking as we speak

 

[MrsMozart]

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I think that her coat looks miles better

Yes she is still poor, i suggest boiled barley for weight gain, and a mash to tempt her to eat it? You can add maize to make it tastier, and it is also a very fattening food

But please pull that mane!

she will look much better when its pulled

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Ta hunny

. We've been having some 'Cover Mummy in lots of ginger hairs' brushing sessions

.

She'll eat, but not for long

. Gets bored and goes walkabout. Tried all sorts of things. Now on: Alpha A Oil, Bailey's No. 4, Blue Chip Pro, and sugarbeet twice a day (more often when I can persuade her to eat it!). I've put some oats to soak, so will introduce those tomorrow.

No! Cannot pull mane. Is reason for the name, The Dizzy Blonde

. When she's fit again, it will look right

 

[Ranyhyn]

What kind of work is she in now?

She will come - one of my horses came to me looking similar, time and steady eating did him the world of good.

 

[MrsMozart]

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What mane?

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But it does look better in the second pic, slightly tidier.

, I do love Dizzy pics, even if she does look a little hat racky, she still looks totally wonderful, and Little Miss Butter wouldn't melt. I bet the fact she grew a bit did not help her weight loss either.

You should weight tape her now, round the tummy, round the neck and flanks and see how much she puts on over the next month.

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I tidied it up, just for you

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I looked for the weight tape today but could not find it. Will get another one tomorrow

 

[YorksG]

I would replace the sugar beet with soaked grass nuts, works a treat for the retired cob who always now drops weight in winter. Never met a horse that didn't eat them with relish, and they are good for adding weight, without overloading with cereal, which can cause problems later.

 

[lferguson977]

I think she's looking better... I don't know about your weather, but how about rugging her well, so she's not wasting what precious little energy she DOES eat on heating herself??

I know that's the only way I can keep my mares weight up... She's SUCH a TB in the winter...and sometimes just "forgets" to eat!!