Would you say this is in the league of 'normal'? (or not?!)

[Fools Motto]

Picture this,
18 month old TB colt.
Measured 10th August 2012 at 15.3hh

Never has been bum high - indicating an ''even'' growth.

Measured today at 16.1hh

I can verify that it was an accurate measure, horse standing square on level concrete yard - both times. The only difference is, he now has shoes on, he didn't on the first measure. (not sure how much of a difference that makes?)
So, that makes him (with shoes) 2inches bigger (grown all round, not just up, solid chap and all) in 8 weeks!

Isn't that a lot?


(Really hoping he won't get any bigger!)

PS - he isn't mine

 

[FairyLights]

Some just grow like willows.

 

[robden]

Is there a reason he is shod at 18 months?

 

[Fools Motto]

Is there a reason he is shod at 18 months?

Not my horse, but it is the 'done' thing at times. I, personally would not. (we are talking racehorses here, who are not far off being backed/worked etc..)