How do I know if my horse is fat and at risk from laminitis?

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Hello everyone
I thought you'd all like to tell me how to judge if my horse is fat and therefore at risk from laminitis.
What IS laminitis, anyway, and what would the signs be if she had it?
Thanks
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1) Remove horse from the underworld, it's too dark to see it there.
2) Remove rose tinted specs.
3) Take a long look at it.
4) Ask meat man how much he would give you for it. If more than £250 its probably far too heavy for its own good.:p
 
Just post a picture on here and wait for the Harpies to start posting how evil you are and how you should never be allowed to own a Hamster let alone a horse!

And where are the ruddy Smileys!
 
laminitis is not a joke it takes lives such as my little new-forest last jan :( it is one of the most painful conditions so please make sure that your pony gets checked by a vet any signs like leaning back onto the hind feet to take weight of the front...
most common in the two front feet although it can occur in the hind.
laminitis is damage to the soft lamenie tissue in he hooves (i thin it joins the hoof to the pedal bones)

check out the site : http://www.laminitis.org/ this is the laminitis trust page

i don't want to sound harsh but if you have any concerns then you NEED to take them seriously and seek professional help
:)
 
Here is the first sign

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Becky...ppssst...it's a tongue in cheek post. See her previous outrage post and 'why do people own cobs'..... ;)
 
Well, if every time your horse turns around people start shrieking about it being a total eclipse of the sun, it's probably a bit on the porky side:p

BeckyX - we know, trust us!;)
 
Other signs include drivers having to put on their headlights when passing you on the road, and small children running up to you to enquire how much it costs to have a ride on the elephant.
 
When you dismount just how much does your groin area ache? If far more than normal then you horse may have gained weight.
 
JunoXV said:
A sure sign. Take it to a showing show and enter 'Best condition'. If it makes the final line up you really do have a problem. :rolleyes:
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Actually iv won Best condition classes with my cob and have had many comments of judges such as 'its refreshing not to see an overweight cob' Etc..

And you could always get somebody who is impartial and knowledgeable to have a look and see if they think your horse is overweight. If it is, a diet and plenty of exersize!:)
 
I find the best way to tell is to look for the outraged mob outside the gate. If you are managing your horse's laminitis they will be feeding it handfulls of lush grass, if you are not they will be towing a bored looking RSPCA inspector behind them. :D
 
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