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Just musing really, but I have a 4YO warmblood mare who really is tiny. 15.2hh at a push however, both parents are 16.2hh + and her lineage is made up of substantial horses.

I did have one warmblood who grew a whole hand between the age of four and five - but maybe he was an odd ball (?).

Has anyone else had a horse that’s really shot up after the 4YO mark? To me, she looks pretty levelled off (I know she’s fat - she’s just had a month holiday after being backed).

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Many level off then one day ride a bit weird and the owner looks at them and suddenly sees 4” have been added to their asses.

My friend bought a 15.2 cobxfriesian who is now 17hh and absolutely no idea where that came from.
 
I have one that is not a dissimilar type, was a first foal, was 15.2hh at 4 and now at 8 is probably 16hh. Very slow and steady grower. Not such a bad thing.
 
Been 2 years where did your mare end up? Mine has been pretty slow as well And is about 15.3 coming into her 4th year. Also worried she won't make it to 16/16.1
[151802] said:
Just musing really, but I have a 4YO warmblood mare who really is tiny. 15.2hh at a push however, both parents are 16.2hh + and her lineage is made up of substantial horses.

I did have one warmblood who grew a whole hand between the age of four and five - but maybe he was an odd ball (?).

Has anyone else had a horse that’s really shot up after the 4YO mark? To me, she looks pretty levelled off (I know she’s fat - she’s just had a month holiday after being backed).

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I have a small warmblood mare. Parents were all 16.2-ish lines (Royaldik/Heraldik/Primitive Proposal). Only one horse in her lineage is under 16hh. She is 14.3!
 
Marigold4 said:
I have a small warmblood mare. Parents were all 16.2-ish lines (Royaldik/Heraldik/Primitive Proposal). Only one horse in her lineage is under 16hh. She is 14.3!
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Woah, that is small. Thankfully mine made it to above 15 hands. She is very stocky and I can't imagine how much of a tank she will be at full grown. Since the filling out part hasn't happened yet haha. Already 1200 pounds
 
buckskinmare22 said:
Ah depressing, didn't check I did think it was an interesting username lol
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Your account turns to numbers if you ask admin to remove it. OP used to be called teddy. I believe they were having some health issues and decided to take some time away from socials.
You really need to post photos of your horse. (It wont help you but we always like photos!)
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Goldie's mum said:
Your account turns to numbers if you ask admin to remove it. OP used to be called teddy. I believe they were having some health issues and decided to take some time away from socials.
You really need to post photos of your horse. (It wont help you but we always like photos!)
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I would love to add photos. However how do you normally get past the size issue? My phone pics are too big. I'll try 1 and see how that goes.
 

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There’s really not a whole load of point worrying about it- either they get taller or they don’t. I have 2 rising 4yr olds, 1 has grown 4 inches from last summer, the other has grown 1 inch
 
TheMule said:
There’s really not a whole load of point worrying about it- either they get taller or they don’t. I have 2 rising 4yr olds, 1 has grown 4 inches from last summer, the other has grown 1 inch
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It can be a worry though. If the baby horse that you bred and raised with such care turns out to be too small for you to ride or too big for you to handle, that makes things rather sad and difficult. Worrying won't change the young horse's height, but certain decisions need to be made as a result of a horse's height and that IS a worry.
 
Gorgeous type! Quite short in the back for saddle fitting, would be a perfect size for me! my late 3yo only gained 1.5 inches (now 6) but have seen others (connie type) go from 14.2 to 15.1 with consistent work rising 5 through rising 6, wouldnt be suprised if they finish 15.2 either
 
[151802] said:
Just musing really, but I have a 4YO warmblood mare who really is tiny. 15.2hh at a push however, both parents are 16.2hh + and her lineage is made up of substantial horses.

I did have one warmblood who grew a whole hand between the age of four and five - but maybe he was an odd ball (?).

Has anyone else had a horse that’s really shot up after the 4YO mark? To me, she looks pretty levelled off (I know she’s fat - she’s just had a month holiday after being backed).

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She's gorgeous.
 
TheMule said:
There’s really not a whole load of point worrying about it- either they get taller or they don’t. I have 2 rising 4yr olds, 1 has grown 4 inches from last summer, the other has grown 1 inch
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haha well there is no point to worry in a lot of things but it still happens haha. I like to hear these stories of growth to give me hope lol. She did string test to 16.1 when she was younger and her coronet band to middle of knee was 16in. So it is likely to happen. I know her whithers will come in and add to that height. I just feel like she is so short legged and I can't imagine another 0-2in in height that is not legs. I already feel like she is all torso lol.
 
teacups said:
She’s beautiful, thank you for taking the effort to work out how to post photos :D
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No problem! And thank you! She gets a lot of compliments around the barn. Her 4 year old bday is next month I'll post some good pics :). I usually take some comparison shots. Although she has got a belly now haha. She is getting started late this summer (August) so pretty soon she will start burning it off haha
 
She is gorgeous, and well done for working out those photos ☺️ Think I must be just about the only poster who does not want her pony to grow. Chief measures in at exactly 13.1 and although he will chunk up over time his sire is 13.2 and dam just 12.2. Reason is that if he grows over 13.3 he will no longer fit my carriage and I cannot afford to buy the bigger model!!
 
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