Views on Bobs Condition Please (also in PG)

[rara007]

Autumn-

January- Probably at his thinnest, he had already been on extra rations for 2 weeks, but they were not yet helpng and he probably tucked up at the show.

http://www.mikewatts.com/ihdt/wix26jan08/IMG26890.html

Today-

What do you think?- I don't think he is looking too bad. He really struggles to keep it on, he lives on tenderhooks, and doesn't eat as much as most welshies.

Thanks

nb- No its not wiered to have a hogged slim welsh B with knee action a hackney would be proud of and so narrow and high withered its like riding a knife.

There is a reason for this nose pokey unique pony being in the team.

 

[piebaldsparkle]

Looks a nice weight in the Autum. He looks a little lean in Jan pick, but seems to have picked up a bit now. Love the stretching pic!!! I personnally would rather see ponies a little light at this time of year as less chance of Lami come the Spring. I think we are all so used to seeing fat horses, that anything on the lean side is viewed as a welfare case!!! (when really some of the fatties are in far more danger of long term health issues).

 

[eekmon]

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I think we are all so used to seeing fat horses, that anything on the lean side is viewed as a welfare case!!! (when really some of the fatties are in far more danger of long term health issues).

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Have to agree totally!

Yes he deffo looks better now than Jan. I know how feel my horse can go from looking slim to looking like a toast rack in a short space of time

Hopefully a bit of sping grass in a few weeks will help

 

[Natch]

He he first photo I thought he was a big breed, my perception must be wonky this morning! What a lovely looker & how good does he look in harness (ignoring condition). I can completely understand why he's on the team and am V envious!

Looks ok to me, especially given the time of year as others have said. You're obviously doing something right

How much work is he in at the moment?

 

[rara007]

Thanks! Thats good to hear.

Thats him at the front, looking his sexiest!

He has the same length back as our shetty (and the shetty is good confo.)! He is like a small welsh A, on stilts to 13.2.

He gets worked 4, or 5 times a week, for about 45 mins.

Haz

 

[tabithakat64]

I think he looks fine a little lean but he'll put some weight on when teh grass starts coming through. If only my welshie looked that good

 

[merlinsquest]

I think he looks nice now.... much better than a wobbling gut bucket on legs!!!!

He looks like he is begging in the last pic!!!

 

[Hollycat]

He looks well - and is gorgeous! Most people keep their horses too fat. I would prefer a pony of his breeding to be a bit lean comng into spring than too fat

 

[brighteyes]

I couldn't agree more! Natives are designed to come out of winter by the skin of their teeth. Then their metabolism changes to deal with the rich summer grass. So, no. I don't think he's outrageously thin either.