Horsekaren
Well-Known Member
I am aware feed is not my only issue, there is more to it i.e correct work ect but i am really on a mission to get all the steps in place to help build some muscle, behind.
A lot of you will know he is very weak, i'm not very experienced and we have been working incorrectly mainly schooling but i am turning everything on its head.
The weekend before last he was seen by a vet/chiro who said he wasn't lame but is tight over his back and shoulders and short behind.
I am on a schooling ban (with exception of one lesson a week with instructor working on long and low)
The plan-
-I am toying with perhaps adding one 20 min lunge lesson so i can see if i can get him tracking up but undecided.
Any other work suggestions appreciated
If this doesn't help then i will look for a full vet work up.
after that waffle i really wanted to pick brains about feed. I think he is lacking but i'm scared to meddle.
Feed-
-dry hay twice a day
-out 24/7 (not loads of grazing)
Hard feed
-1/2 a scoop of fast fiber
-1/2 a scoop of grass nuts
-Equimims vits and mins
-1/2 a proper cup measure of linseed.
He isn't the best dooer but he is a good weight, a judge would probably say underweight but vet has said he is perfect. He wont be going on to lush grass all of a sudden so i am not waiting for summer grazing ect.
Is there any changes you would make to the hard feed? I dont want fizz, i think he could do with more calories (but not energy) and perhaps more protein. I know each horse is different but i am gun ho to tackle this weak behind and i want everything the best it can be, feed, saddle, vet, back ect.
Clip of the boy letting his hair down (excuse the rider, i dont know about striding, jumping or anything it was about having fun) needless to say he loved it! As did i! turns out circles are actually pretty boring
Thank you, i have recieved some great help already! Trying to take in as much as i can and getting a plan in place.
A lot of you will know he is very weak, i'm not very experienced and we have been working incorrectly mainly schooling but i am turning everything on its head.
The weekend before last he was seen by a vet/chiro who said he wasn't lame but is tight over his back and shoulders and short behind.
I am on a schooling ban (with exception of one lesson a week with instructor working on long and low)
The plan-
- -Hack 2 times a week 1 hr a time
- -Riding on big open grass field, working on canter, two point (just letting him go) and the odd cross pole and trotting poles. (no fiddling with his head just making it fun and geeing him up) and adding as many transitions as i can.
-I am toying with perhaps adding one 20 min lunge lesson so i can see if i can get him tracking up but undecided.
Any other work suggestions appreciated
If this doesn't help then i will look for a full vet work up.
after that waffle i really wanted to pick brains about feed. I think he is lacking but i'm scared to meddle.
Feed-
-dry hay twice a day
-out 24/7 (not loads of grazing)
Hard feed
-1/2 a scoop of fast fiber
-1/2 a scoop of grass nuts
-Equimims vits and mins
-1/2 a proper cup measure of linseed.
He isn't the best dooer but he is a good weight, a judge would probably say underweight but vet has said he is perfect. He wont be going on to lush grass all of a sudden so i am not waiting for summer grazing ect.
Is there any changes you would make to the hard feed? I dont want fizz, i think he could do with more calories (but not energy) and perhaps more protein. I know each horse is different but i am gun ho to tackle this weak behind and i want everything the best it can be, feed, saddle, vet, back ect.
Clip of the boy letting his hair down (excuse the rider, i dont know about striding, jumping or anything it was about having fun) needless to say he loved it! As did i! turns out circles are actually pretty boring
Thank you, i have recieved some great help already! Trying to take in as much as i can and getting a plan in place.