Skinny Mare...Hows She Looking?? + HACK FROM HELL (Long Sorry)

Amymay I find your comment incredibly rude tbh. I have loaned and shared horses before and they have all been looked after very well -I have never once been told a horse in my care was in anything other than perfect condition.

The riding schools in my area - I'm not responsible for the diet /care of the horses and as the one I went to when I was learning to ride ( 5 or so years ago) had ponys and horses in very poor condition - despite being BHS registered. I dont see how any of that was my fault .
 
I am at work or i would post some pictures of Sidney. Sid is not as old as your mare but he broke his leg two years ago, endured 6 months on box rest, was diagnosed with a degernative disease in his pedal bone and so was immediately retired. As he has not been worked for nearly 2.5 years and lives out 24/7 all year you can imagine he has no muscle on his back end at all BUT your mare makes him look fully fit.
She looks v v poor and I echo everyone saying she shouldn't be ridden.
I would get a vet out asap and rule out any underlying issues and get their advice on feed etc.
I'm not doubting you love your horse but seriously you need professional help now. What you're trying isn't working so time for a major rethink - urgently.
 
Again, if a riding school is all above board the have annual inspections where condition, soundess, heart, eyes and suitablity are assessed. The BHS used to ( they no longer do which is a shame but only in the last couple of months) spot check and have a check list to go through. If you see rs horses in as poor as condition then why on earth would you a) ride there and b) not report them?
 
Also, sorry, ranting! Never mind the poor things condition, watch the videos- no one really seems worries that the horse is very much in pain and should not be being ridden. It has issues with its mouth, looks like it has a SI problem from the look of her quaters and either the saddle is causing an issue or it has a back problem. If the horse had any more weight on the she would prob be more resistance and have you on the floor- she is trying her hardest to tell you she is in pain.
 
This is my lad aged approx 22.....he can be difficult to keep weight on, but he's in a far better shape than your lass......

I have to say, dont under-estimate forage...I have recently moved to a place of my own with just my horses, and changed my hay supplier.....the quality is fab and its just my 3 that are eating it- ad-lib in the field and stable and he has piled the weight/condition on since...although I was putting loads out in the field on the livery yard, no bugger else was..... so he he wasn't getting as much as I thought......I don't have any recent piccs on this pooter or I would be able to put one up and show you what a difference adequate forage makes.

picture.php
 
ljpinkhorse said:
Amymay I find your comment incredibly rude tbh. I have loaned and shared horses before and they have all been looked after very well -I have never once been told a horse in my care was in anything other than perfect condition.
Click to expand...

If you genuinely believe there is nothing especially wrong with this mare's condition, then no way in the world would I let you loan or share a horse of mine. :(
 
every one on here has good knowlegde of horsecare but the real person to be ask is a vet or nutionist they are the qualified people not us !!!
 
I agree the mare is in poor condition and needs vetinary help but from the pictures on this thread (havent seen the video) I would hardly say shes on deaths door , as some people are trying to make out.

Puppy , you dont know me and I dont know you so I really couldn't care less whether or not you would loan your horse out to me . I know the horses and ponys I have looked after over the years have all been very well looked after by myself and I dont need anyone on a internet forum to tell me otherwise.
 
VQR as have only read first post…

I would have thought that after the last post, you would have listened and taken the advice. Your horse should not be being ridden, and you were advised this. If I were you I would get yourself to a good DIY yard - by good I mean look at the horses on it, and if they are in good nick, move there and take all the advice you can get. Trust me, having been on DIY yards, the way they work is that you will have no chance other to improve the state of your mare.

Am I the only one to think the horse has ringworm? Or has that been done?
 
Puppy said:
Other thread? I'm confused. Do you mean the one from some weeks ago...?
Click to expand...


A thread was started earlier this afternoon and after a few of us said that we thought it was un-called for it was deleted, it had turned into a bit of a witch hunt with people dragging old videos up from Youtube!
 
Op, i have not read all the replies so sorry if I'm repeating anything here. Have you had her teeth checked yet? in all honesty I'd be very surprised if she is 18, TB or not she looks more like 28. She has a lot of muscle wastage all along her back. i really don't think you should be doing anymore than gentle exercise at the most. Allowing her to get covered in sweat is not going to do her any favours. Please, if you haven't already done so get her saddle checked too.
At least the weather is picking up now and doctor green should hopefully work his magic but i think is would be good to get the vet to give her a once over to see of anything else is going on.
 
Last edited:
Hey. I realise your doing what you can to help your mare but to be honest, with the best will in the world, I don't think your coping very well. This is not any personal inditement of you at all. There are definitely times when most of use will have been struggling with stuff. But I do think you need to start looking further afield for practical help rather than rely on information for forums.

Did you take Weezy up on her offer? Apologies if this has been covered as I haven't had a chance to read through all the replies.
 
Would also like to add that have watched the vids and think the mare is lame - so prob something underlying here.

It is a shame that ignorance etc can account for so much - I think the best thing here is for OP to get to a DIY yard admit she isnt coping and ask for help.
 
R2R said:
Would also like to add that have watched the vids and think the mare is lame - so prob something underlying here.

It is a shame that ignorance etc can account for so much - I think the best thing here is for OP to get to a DIY yard admit she isnt coping and ask for help.
Click to expand...

Good idea, I think taking Weezy up on her kind offer of a visit and some help would be an excellent idea too!

But Jadey a DIY yard will probably only cost about the same as you are paying for your field now but you will have a stable too, and hopefully some good people around for support from whom you can learn.

Call the BHS too they can give welfare advice, even if you are not a member. They will be helpful and non-judgemental.
 
3Beasties said:
A thread was started earlier this afternoon and after a few of us said that we thought it was un-called for it was deleted, it had turned into a bit of a witch hunt with people dragging old videos up from Youtube!
Click to expand...

Ah right. Thanks for the explanation.
 
KingCharles said:
This is a wind up right??

You firstly start a thread about how you are always being reported to the rspca, and how you feel its unfounded. Then you start another thread, to have a moan about how she misbehaved when you rode her.

This horse did not get in this condition over night! This has obviously gone on for some time. As for those who are posting about the OP being a careing worried owner??? Are we reading the same posts?

The Op is not on here asking for advice, they are on here moaning about how bad there poor mare is behaving under saddle, and how much of an inconveinance it is to be reported by the rspca. Every bit of advice has been palmed off with a blaze' response or a pathetic excuse. i dont for one miniute beleive this horse is getting any more feed, or that money is being spent on it. it seems to me that for as long as the poor thing is able to stand you will continue to ride her. You are now at a stage where you are just tellign us all what we want to hear to shut us up. I woudl be mortified if i had a horse in yoru condition, i woudl nto be putting photos up and moaning about how bad they went for me under saddle. Is this some sort of perverse attempt of attention seeking?

Im sorry but if i lived near you, i would call out every horse charirty that would listen, intill this mare was removed from your care. Its one thing that your mare looks like a redwings case, but to be riding it as well!!!! you are having a laugth!!

I guess the op wont have wheezy come out to help becasue either they are a)in denial b) dont want to loose out on the attention this poor mare is gaining the op or c) dosntt want anyone to know how this mare is really kept!

This horse needs help asap!!!! A vet out now today, is a good place to start!!!
Click to expand...

Who the hell do you think you are judging me and my horse like that. AS A MATTER OF FACT i share a field with someone with 40+ years of horse experience, we went out to find a nutritionalist and bought alpha A oil, sugarbeet, pink powder etc my vet is coming out in april and will get the dentist out aswell. so i HAVE been taking the advice from everyone on here so before you start with your sarcastic comments and terrible spelling i suggest you pm me if you really feel the need to B!tch like that.
 
Last edited:
The thing is all the powders and potions in the world aren't going to help if she has terrible teeth or another underling condition. I really would be looking at getting the vet out sooner rather than later.
 
Everyone has given very good advice and I hope you follow it.
IMO april is not soon enough for the vet to be coming out, she needs a vet asap, if it was my horse I would have had the vet out already but you should be getting the vet this week, in the next few days.
Also, and this will sound harsher than it's meant, if you can't put brushing boots on a horse the right way up (second pic you posted) you are not competant enough to be caring for her dietry needs on your own. You need some help, the mare can't continue like she is. IMO she has dropped more weight and is looking generally poorer, duller and more fed up than she did in the first pictures.
 
lilly1 said:
The thing is all the powders and potions in the world aren't going to help if she has terrible teeth or another underling condition. I really would be looking at getting the vet out sooner rather than later.
Click to expand...

Agreed! People honestly do mean just to help. If there is a problem with her teeth or back etc then you might as well just light a bonfire with some £20 notes rather than buy the feed. It won't help her if there is something else going on.

Can you not get the vet out this week? The call out shouldn't be too much and you can get her properly looked over.
 
Jadey, you must be able to see why people are so heated over this.
Lady is far from looking the picture of health. And nobody with 40+ years of experience would advocate riding a horse in her current condition.
April is too long to be waiting to see a vet. She needs to see a vet NOW, whilst there is still a chance of putting her right.
The poster is right in saying she didnt get like this overnight, so you must have realised a while back that she needed to see not only a vet, but a good dentist and nutritionalist as well.
I do appreciate these things all cost money, but it is your duty as Lady's owner to provide the things she needs.
But be honest.....if you were not Lady's owner and saw her looking as she does, would you not be concerned for her? Thats all everyone here is showing.....concern for Lady.
I really really do think you should take weezy up on her offer. Its a very kind offer, and maybe weezy can see something that is perhaps being missed.....fresh set of eyes and all that!
I dont doubt that you love Lady, just your understanding of her needs.
 
my vet is coming out in april and will get the dentist out aswell. so i HAVE been taking the advice from everyone on here
Click to expand...

Next month?! But you were urged to get the vet and dentist when you posted about her weeks ago... :(:(
 
touchstone said:
To be honest, if the cause of her condition is pain related (and from watching the vids I strongly believe that it is) then extra feed isn't going to put her right. This horse needs a proper veterinary examination as soon as possible as well as feed addressing.
Click to expand...

what Vids? :S i havent posted any vids on here
 
agreed, which is why people feel so frustrated, suggesting getting a vet in april is utterly ridiculous, this mare needed to see the vet months ago. :(

I would have said the mare was 10 years older than she is :( though I suspect this might not be the case if she was having foals not that long ago :( :(
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top