To those who doubted us

JFTD said:
I said she was fat and a condition score of 4 - not obese - and I have seen worse too, but that doesn't make it acceptable. I would genuinely be worried if any of my horses looked like that at this time of year.
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To be fair, one of your horses is a native type and the other a cob if i'm thinking right here, so yeah that would be concerning if they looked tubby at this time of year. But Lady is an older mare who isn't native (correct me if i'm wrong there) and so can afford to carry a bit into summer as when her workload up's when the weather is nicer, she will work herself down to a nice size.
 
Really really cant believe this forum sometimes, you all slated this girl when her horse was skinny, shes sorted it & is now getting a bashing for her being too fat!! Honestly Jade id give up & not bother posting anymore, you'll never win whatever you do here.
 
Jadey, I remember the hammering you got before when you posted pics of her. Well done for taking all the advice on board and doing so well with her. She is looking very much better and happier but as someone else has said do watch her weight with that lovely spring grass, it would be easy for her to balloon, given how well she looks now, and she really doesn't want to be fat. Also IF, and it's a big IF, she has Cushings this change of season will be a trigger so watch her like a hawk for any signs of heat in her feet or being pottery. I suspect if she was Cushingoid she would be showing her ribs but it is worth being aware of the risk and acting to minimise it.
 
This forum very seldom makes me really cross, and when it does I generally walk away, but I will say this:

It is one thing having an opinion, and it would be a sad day if we weren't allowed to express them on here - but being opinionated is another thing entirely :(

The OP took a real slating on here previously - luckily most people on this thread are being supportive this time.

And FWIW I don't like overweight or underweight horses either, but currently I have two over, two under, and three just about right - hell sorry I'm not perfect :rolleyes:
 
JFTD said:
Last comment before I leave - that highland was on a strict diet as her owner recognised she was too fat. Furthermore, she had an extremely dropped broodmare's belly, but did not have such a substantial crest, guttering or fat pads - even in summer her ribs are visible but she has a dropped belly. It was a different horse and a different situation.
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Well what I saw in the pictures and videos of that mare was a horse that was way over weight, but then again maybe I needed to see her in the flesh, as maybe you would need to see Lady in the flesh before jumping down Jadeys throat.

One rule for one and one for another on this forum.

Jadey I remember the threads where you were slated for Lady being so thin and happen to think you have done a great job with her over the winter. You know to keep an eye on her weight. Don't let people put you off posting.
 
I would be happy enough with that Jade - well done :) It's such a fine line keeping these oldies going sometimes, isn't it? Are you still riding her?
 
Rowreach said:
This forum very seldom makes me really cross, and when it does I generally walk away, but I will say this:

It is one thing having an opinion, and it would be a sad day if we weren't allowed to express them on here - but being opinionated is another thing entirely :(

The OP took a real slating on here previously - luckily most people on this thread are being supportive this time.

And FWIW I don't like overweight or underweight horses either, but currently I have two over, two under, and three just about right - hell sorry I'm not perfect :rolleyes:
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May I join you in that? Of the five I have at home, one is old and underweight but being left as he is because once he's on the grass he will blossom, one is ancient and just about right, one is Cushingoid and underweight and currently being fed up to weight, one is just tipping over from looking event fit to having a few pudgy areas (ooops) and one is in show condition:eek:


I am aware of all their issues and trying to get them each to an acceptable weight given their age, condition, expected workload and future stabling / grazing arrangements.
 
Jadey, i was just thinking about your mare the other day and wondering how she had coped this winter!
How lovely to see her looking so well at this time of year, well done!!
I think the angle of the first photo makes her look a bit over weight, but looking at the second i dont think she really is, she looks just looks well!!
 
Compared to last year I think she looks 100 times better.
Yes she is a bit portly, and a bit cresty but at her age i would rather see that than a bag of bones!
Jade, well done, nice to see you have managed to turn it around!
 
JadeyyAndLadyy said:
I cant win can i.

My post was not saying fat is good, it was showing how different this year has been compared to last year.
Last year she came out underweight, even with all the rugs, and the stupid amount of food and hay i was giving her. This year was completely the opposite, only one rug, lots of grass and hay, and only got fed once a day during the cold snap. Thats it. Its amazing what a difference grass can make.
I was just posting to show everyone what shes looking like now compared to last year......
I will be starting working her now shes back in her summer field.

ETA im completely OVER THE MOON with her condition, as i have struggled year after year every winter. One persons comment will not get me down. I know im on the right track with my girl, and exersice will start soon to tone her up and keep her healthy.
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Ignore those having a dig, if she has some exercise as you've said above, she'll be great. I didn't see the "before" either but you've obviously tackled the problem and are prepared to make sure she doesn't get too ma-hoo-sive. Well done
 
i think she looks great, if people think shes fat i better not post any pictures of our 26yr old tb she did amazingly this winter!! being on the older side i think they deserve to carry a little extra weight for those chilly nights and if we dont get any rain soon the grass wont grow so they will soon drop a few pounds! well done i didnt see any pictures of her last year but its seems you have done an amazing job.
 
Jade - I remember the trouble you had wih Lady. Well done for finding a routine that works for you both, I genuinly am happy that you have managed to help her gain (and maintain) condition. She looks a different horse!

I must admit that I looked at the pictures and my head screamed 'fat' :( You are not the devil for allowing her to gain a little 'chub'! But perhaps now is the time for you to review your routine and work out a way to keep some of that condition on her (losing a little) without her becoming more overweight :)

I am honestly happy that you have pulled her through, so please do not take any of this as me being mean. Lami / cushings DO effect non native horses and at this time of year every owner should be on guard for either.

Please keep updating us with how she is :)
 
She looks a million times better than she did before from what I can remember seeing in the pics. I think you are doing a great job with Lady and once she is back in work she will lose any excess podginess. I certainly wouldn't call her obese and have to agree with those who have said she looks very well considering her age and that she normally is hard to get weight on.
 
I think the point is that the whole forum was willing to jump on jadey when the mare was underweight but now the mare is overweight she is getting praised :confused:. Yes the horse isnt underwieght any more but it has gone a little to far the other way especally with the spring grass here which is bound to make her fatter. Yes her conformation doesnt help with her weight distribution but the horse does have a gutter down her hindquaters, a large belly and a very large neck for a horse with no topline and no one wants to see her have any problems this summer due to being overweight. As others have said keep a close eye on her for cushings symptoms.

Jadey the point is that it will not be doing her any good to be carying extra weight on her older joints just as much as it wasnt doing her any good to be skinny. Maybe you should start her on a fitness programme now to help before the grass really starts. But it is good that she seems to have blossomed over winter just dont let her go the other way, I am glad that you have found a winter regieme that works for you both just keep an eye for her putting any more on :)
 
Looks completely fine to me, happy, healthy, shiny coat and not too fat. I dont know the history of the horse but it looks well to me.
 
Dafthoss - The problem isn't what is said, it is the way it is said.
The first comment the OP was down right rude. Putting a :eek: on it doesn't make it any more polite.

Others have voiced far more politely what JFTD so sarcastically stated.
 
I don't even think she is that overweight? And I am used to very fit looking eventer types.

I think you have done a great job and should feel very happy with how she looks.

As an aside, I am struggling more and more to stop the itch in my fingers every time I see JFTD post something- everything seems to have a very sarky, self righteous tone which irritates the hell out of me. Usually I just leave the thread without commenting but it's just getting ridiculous.
 
I think you've done a fabulous job with her, well done.

It's very difficult to get the perfect balance with their weight, but (I did have a look at previous threads by you), it certainly looks like you're well on the way to getting it!

Take heart from the fact so many people can see what a wonderful improvement you have made.

The other comments re lami/cushings: take note of them. The majority of these comments have been made in good spirit and with experience, and are things to consider when moving forward.

Well done again, you've clearly put a lot of hardwork into her, and from what I can see, she looks like a much happier and healthier mare than before! :)
 
Is is just horse people that are sooooo bitchy?? Or people in general! What happened to offering people advice in a nice way? Or saying something positive to someone? Did it all get replaced with sarcasim! There must be some perfect people in here who's horses are all in top condition, perfectly schooled and who can ride to the highest standard possible ;) you have to wonder how happy they are with their lives when criticism seems to be the only thing they can offer.
 
quirky said:
Dafthoss - The problem isn't what is said, it is the way it is said.
The first comment the OP was down right rude. Putting a :eek: on it doesn't make it any more polite.

Others have voiced far more politely what JFTD so sarcastically stated.
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Quite. And Jadey has already said that she is starting an exercise programme with her horse.

Sorry Quirky I'm not stalking you, honest :o
 
What a transformation!

I feel for Jade, she can't do anything 'right' in some people's eyes. FGS leave her alone for once. I think some people could do with looking at their own horses before accusing other people's horses of being fat.
 
millitiger said:
As an aside, I am struggling more and more to stop the itch in my fingers every time I see JFTD post something- everything seems to have a very sarky, self righteous tone which irritates the hell out of me. Usually I just leave the thread without commenting but it's just getting ridiculous.
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Thank Heavens for that, I thought it was just me :) this is the first time I have given in to it :o
 
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