What do you think???

[sallyg84]

Hi guys this is my pride and joy my Billy who is a 18hh 11yr old ex pointer, he struggles with his weight ALOT but I feel we have made a breakthrough recently, I was hoping some fresh eyes(and lot of them) could let me know if you saw this horse what would you think? He has no topline at present, lack of time to put work into him and I just wanted to gauge a reaction as i see him day in day out. Thanks all! Really really appreciate it! Sorry its not the greatest pic!

 

[The Original Kao]

he's lovely, and 18hh, crikey, i'd need a lift to get up there.

you're right about the topline and i reckon his condition looks pretty spot on to me, just now needs the muscle

 

[sallyg84]

Thanks kao i think a hand of that is just his withers lol, have already started walk work but just thought this would be a great place to get decent opinions!

 

[The Original Kao]

so what's his breeding? and his registered name? if you don't mind telling me. feel free to PM me it if you want

i just like to nosey in case anyone ends up with a TB i used to work with

 

[SillyMare]

His condition looks good to me.

What are you feeding him?

 

[sallyg84]

He was on a prep mix saracens prep 14 with saracens equi jewel as advised by a friend who nutritionist. He is now on saracens show improver mix as this has the equi jewel in as well as their barley rings slightly more cost effective. He also gets cod liver oil, cider vinegar and garlic, some molasses in winter for an extra pep!

 

[SillyMare]

Thanks - I have a TB too - good to know what feed is working for you.

 

[sallyg84]

It's great feed, lots of rice bran so conditioning but he NEVER gets too hot, well no more than any other TB! Not the cheapest I get it for 11.25 a bag but well worth it, the Prep mix too worked wonders to really put some on to begin with at the hardest part!

 

[sallyg84]

Just to show what a handsome neddy he is(i am totally biased!!!!)

 

[The Original Kao]

He's beautiful

such a handsome chap