Weight gain and muscle build up..

[harmony_]

Hey

Not sure if this is in the right thread but, had my boy nearly 2 years now and due to him being a very poorly boy for around a year, he still hasnt put alot of weight on. I had all tests possible done on him whilst he was poorly and everything came back ok.

I know its not a great picture but his bum lacks alot of muscle despite being works and his topline. He is also quite ribby.

Wonder if there was anything out there and/or exercises that would really help build up his topline.

Thanks, Robyn

 

[glenruby]

Something like equitopyoplast combined with lunging and working long and low may help. Also pole work to get him to stretch his neck and engage his quarters.

 

[glenruby]

Equitop myoplast that should be. Good stuff.

 

[alsiola]

Equitop myoplast that should be. Good stuff.

Any proof of that? Boehringer had none the last time they visited me.

 

[glenruby]

Anecdotal only I'm afraid (surprise surprise). Had also asked boehringer rep who could give none. However two colleagues have used it on their own horses and they think it has been of some benefit. Nothing replaces proper exercise of course. Perhaps to say good stuff is a bit too far!