is my horse too thin?

[The Original Kao]

Probably best you don't long rein him then.

lol I could invest in a gas mask I suppose

 

[piebaldsparkle]

Right I have stalked the internet and found a video of him being ridden, the rider is clearly too big and totally irresponsible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNmaTNxC7YM

 

[The Original Kao]

Right I have stalked the internet and found a video of him being ridden, the rider is clearly too big and totally irresponsible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNmaTNxC7YM

That's my dad riding Thunder's dam. He's a perfect fit there

 

[Tnavas]

No - he looks to be in great racing condition - lean and the muscles on the rear end packed with power. It must be a stallion - look at the muscled neck

 

[Bop!]

That's exactly what I did and look at me now, a pure horse expert you'll get there soon, keep at it

Thanks for the advice and the encouragement, expertise is my goal.

As you are a horse expert already, could you tell me what you think of my TB's weight. I'm a bit worried that the grass isn't as good this year due to the dry weather, he's not holding condition as well as he has in the past. Do you think I should up her hard feed?

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nuxoUVofbjs/TA8pr6WOMBI/AAAAAAAAACU/TQMss0IXr60/s1600/Overweight+Horse.jpg

 

[The Original Kao]

OMG now that is far too thin :O get it on some body building milkshakes right away and put the poor thing on some decent grass

 

[Doris68]

I don't often comment on such threads, but I have to say (don't be offended) - I think he's running up a little light behind. Could be the camera angle, so please forgive me if I've got this horribly wrong.

 

[The Original Kao]

I don't often comment on such threads, but I have to say (don't be offended) - I think he's running up a little light behind. Could be the camera angle, so please forgive me if I've got this horribly wrong.

Must be the camera angle, never was much of a photographer

 

[CatStew]

Are you sure he hasn't got cushings? He looks a bit fluffy

 

[miss_bird]

OP personally i think your trusty steed could do with a lttle less grass and more muscle.
and Bop well you sould be buying as much haylage and conditioning mix as you can for your mare or i am sorry but a call to RSPCA, WHW and BHS about how underweight she is

 

[a_e_d]

I am sorry OP but what is it with all these weight posts?

Clearly you are attention seeking as it is obvious your horse is in his prime and no doubt is on the radar for Olympic selection.

I can see no other reason to post other than to show off and make the rest of us feel very very inadequate

 

[Hippona]

Hmmm.

He looks in almost perfect condition to me. Is he riding well? Any behavoural issues? No? Thats great.

However....I would advise getting his teeth and tack checked, get a 'back person' in - possibly do a bit of Parelli and then- go barefoot.

Always room for improvement eh?

 

[Ibblebibble]

thank you noblehorse i have just snorted tea out my nose!

i think he's in wonderful condition for his age, is finding a saddle a bit of a problem, has rather flat withers doesn't he

 

[Molly'sMama]

Well, OP , He is totally out of proportion ,with that massive crest and no power behind.
.Allso, look at that rolkur! head down , mouth open ..i thought you might know better
I bet he has a nice "uphill" canter though xx

 

[Megibo]

hmm, i'd say he looks in quite good condition..very fatty neck though you wanna watch he doesn't get laminitis!

He looks to have good breeding-is it by any chance tree cross donkey out of a piece of felt ?

 

[Paddy Irish]

S**T pastern angle , but nice colour , is that his summer coat?

 

[Solo1]

I bet he has a nice rolling canter, very jealous!

 

[mulledwhine]

Lovely head, I would say athletic rather than thin

 

[connieconvert]

Thankyou, thankyou, Noblehouse for brightening my day!

What colour is on his passport?
Is a buckdun or a dunskin? Did he grey out during birth?
Where are all the colouring experts when you need them?
LOL

 

[Toffee44]

You need to change his bit, his gob is wide open. You dont even have a throat lash, how are you allowed to own a horse

 

[Kenzo]

Teee heee love it

Thank the lord, someone with sense of humour, it's been lacking on here for a while now, thanks for cheering us up.

 

[mulledwhine]

Love him is he related to our gelding Jo?

He also looks thin. He has not moved for days, or blinked. But if he wanted to eat that lovely looking dock he could.

Does any one think it is any thing to worry about? He is also a bit stiff!!

 

[mytwofriends]

What's with the gaping mouth. Where's your flash for goodness sake? Hmph.

 

[The Original Kao]

Is he a bit wooden to ride?

very, I've been trying to improve on his bending, but had no success.

 

[The Original Kao]

Are you sure he hasn't got cushings? He looks a bit fluffy

No, he'd just gotten a bit sweaty there with me galloping about. vet says he's in perfect health

 

[bugsylugs]

Lovely condition for his age but wouldn't want to ride bareback!

 

[The Original Kao]

I am sorry OP but what is it with all these weight posts?

Clearly you are attention seeking as it is obvious your horse is in his prime and no doubt is on the radar for Olympic selection.

I can see no other reason to post other than to show off and make the rest of us feel very very inadequate

Oh am so glad it's worked, I feel all the better for it

 

[The Original Kao]

thank you noblehorse i have just snorted tea out my nose!

i think he's in wonderful condition for his age, is finding a saddle a bit of a problem, has rather flat withers doesn't he

Thanks, he's a beaut ain't he
As for the saddle, my mates, neighbours auntie used to ride a bit when she was a nipper, she said my saddle is a perfect fit, so I'm happy with that

 

[The Original Kao]

hmm, i'd say he looks in quite good condition..very fatty neck though you wanna watch he doesn't get laminitis!

He looks to have good breeding-is it by any chance tree cross donkey out of a piece of felt ?

pmsl not his breeding no, but maybe it should be

 

[The Original Kao]

Thankyou, thankyou, Noblehouse for brightening my day!

What colour is on his passport?
Is a buckdun or a dunskin? Did he grey out during birth?
Where are all the colouring experts when you need them?
LOL

He's a wooden grey dun He was a bit darker when he was younger, but he has faded a bit with age and with having various sweets and ice cream stains. found straight bleach was the only way to get those out