Gingerwitch
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Well would you? he is a work in progress but i think i am a little embarrassed by his size but then the day out will do him good?
Would you take a fat horse to a dressage comp?
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Rosie Round The Hills
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Yes of course I would - so long as he's 'fit' enough to travel there, perform the test, and travel back without suffering heart strain.... yes I would.
team barney
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If he is fit enough to cope with the day I can't see any reason not to, the exercise will do him good.
scrappydoo1
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hi yes only one way to get weight off and thats to do things gook luck
Gingerwitch
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He is fit enough to travel the short distance by lorry, do a walk and trot test, and a prelim and travel home again.... its just that we have some real nasty pieces of work at this particular show... you know the ones that just happen to be saying something really nasty about you or your horse just as you go to enter at A.....
horsey_jo
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I have taken a fat horse to a dressage test 
The training and the excitement of going to a 'horse party' was a good addition to his weight loss programme.
The training and the excitement of going to a 'horse party' was a good addition to his weight loss programme.
Spot_the_Risk
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Go, any outing is good for practice. I've taken my permanently chunky cob to dressage, shows, and even pleasure rides over the 14 years we've been together, and just done what he's capable of for his weight and fitness level. Sod what anyone else thinks!
abbieandfiona
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As long as he is fit then yes.
horsey_jo
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Let the snooty people be snooty. Dressage is not just for snobby b*****ds with warmbloods. That is exactly the attitude that keeps people out of this wonderful sport.
You must do this - for yourself, your fatty horse and for all of the other intimidated fatty horse owners out there!
team barney
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Ignore the nasty comments, there are always spiteful people about wherever you go. Many people compete slightly lame horses (even at the highest levels) so an overweight animal is hardly a serious crime. If anyone questions you just explain that he is on a diet and you are working to get his weight correct.
dawnpetenathshir
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I took my fat pony to a dressage test. Only a walk and trot mind you but we came second. Had a fab day and loads of compliments. Enjoy xx