Max - 9yr old OTTB Gelding

GodsGifts · 05-28-2008, 06:42 AM

Breed: OTTB
Age:9yrs
Height:approx. 16.1hh
Gender:Gelding
Job: Max is a pleasure horse/bestfriend/shoulder to cry on/someone to lean on/an ear to listen. We only do light riding around our property. Mostly I doo-dadd him up, and pamper him. I give him all kinds of lovin. He's had a past injury to his front left knee. You will notice he's over in the knee on that side. Not sure if it was badly injured or broken. I've had Max for a little over a year now. He's accident prone and clumsy but I love him. He's proving to be a hard keeper.
Do you think he needs to gain weight?

pvf · 05-28-2008, 08:05 AM

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**gbarmranch** · 05-28-2008, 08:18 AM

Beet pulp and calf manna - with some senior feed maybe.. it has worked well with our hard keepers

Overall I like him..

His neck is a bit too long, and doesn't tie in as well to his shoulder; perhaps this is because he is a bit thinner then you would like him to be.. He seems a tad high in the withers, and a rump bump - but again, I attribute it to him not being in ideal weight...

He has a nice hip, and a wonderful expression.. kind and willing; he also looks in that last photo as if he moves nicely.. a smooth ride..

dreamcleaner · 05-29-2008, 07:25 AM

Well, I think he is very purty. But I am prejudiced.

Maybe a little more weight, but I like meat on a horse and I admit that most tb's I see seem a little on the thin side to me.

PaintsQH · 05-31-2008, 06:38 AM

My TB mare is a little hard to keep weight on as well. Overall, he is a nice looking guy.

beckyp · 06-01-2008, 07:52 AM

My TB gelding is also hard to keep weight on,in the winter it is a battle and I have tried weight builder,beet pulp,senior feed, corn oil and various other things. He always picks up his weight in the spring and summer,so I can empathize with you. Hopefully your neighbors don't yell at animal control that you are neglecting him. I had to have my TB moved to my daughter's place so I wouldn't have to deal with them.

Max looks like a little more weight wouldn't hurt him-he looks like a typical OTTB. He looks like he would be a great ride. Mine is such a joy to ride,I am looking forward to riding with my granddaughter when she gets back from camp.

lbequ4002 · 06-01-2008, 09:38 AM

I don't think his weight looks that bad I think he just needs muscle. I like his head, he has a pretty eye. He looks a little ewe necked to me but that might be lack of muscle in his topline. He's a little straight in the hock but overall has pretty good bone.

TikiGator · 06-01-2008, 12:58 PM

TB's are sorta like greyhounds....you really never (and shouldn't) see a fat one

TBs are supposed to be leaner, I think your guy is in great weight for being a TB. Granted...."ideally"......for a horse or a dog in good weight , the general rule of thumb is you should be able to feel the ribs, but not see them. However, like I said, TBs and greyhounds are sort of the exceptions. Granted you don't want to be able to count every rib, and have the hips sticking out, but I think being a little more lean is WAY better than being a little overweight. JMO.

He's a cutie!

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05-28-2008, 06:42 AM
GodsGifts Weanling Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 295	Max - 9yr old OTTB Gelding Breed: OTTB Age:9yrs Height:approx. 16.1hh Gender:Gelding Job: Max is a pleasure horse/bestfriend/shoulder to cry on/someone to lean on/an ear to listen. We only do light riding around our property. Mostly I doo-dadd him up, and pamper him. I give him all kinds of lovin. He's had a past injury to his front left knee. You will notice he's over in the knee on that side. Not sure if it was badly injured or broken. I've had Max for a little over a year now. He's accident prone and clumsy but I love him. He's proving to be a hard keeper. Do you think he needs to gain weight? __________________ Animals Are Family We Choose For Ourselves

05-28-2008, 08:05 AM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,441	How to Critique Horses - read this if you want to comment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are the rules about how to critique horses in the conformation clinic. Please check back here as this forum progresses since we will be making updates as we go along. 1. Be honest but friendly. All horses have flaws -- you can certainly point them out. BUT, do not say things in a way that could be construed as rude or overly negative. Keep all comments focused on the horse. Do not say anything critical about the owner. 2. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. Just like how all horses have flaws, they all have good points. If you have something negative to say, be sure to also include a positive comment. Keep things friendly -- give your comments the way you would if a good friend asked you for your opinion. 3. If you don't have anything conformation-related to say, please PM the horse's owner instead of replying in here. People posting in this area are looking for conformation-related responses. Even if you're not well versed in conformation, please don't be shy about trying to critique the horse or ask questions about his/her conformation. But, since this is the conformation clinic, please make sure your response does pertain to conformation! Comments such as "he sure is pretty!" should be made via PM if you aren't also commenting on the horse's conformation. 4. People WILL say things you disagree with. Keep your comments focused on your own ideas, and not reactions to other people's posts. If you think you'll be bothered by seeing comments that you think are "wrong" - then don't visit this forum!!! It is not your job to convince everyone that your opinion is correct. Say what you believe and let others come to their own conclusions. If people have trouble following these rules, we will make critiquing by invitation only. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

05-28-2008, 08:18 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,229	Beet pulp and calf manna - with some senior feed maybe.. it has worked well with our hard keepers Overall I like him.. His neck is a bit too long, and doesn't tie in as well to his shoulder; perhaps this is because he is a bit thinner then you would like him to be.. He seems a tad high in the withers, and a rump bump - but again, I attribute it to him not being in ideal weight... He has a nice hip, and a wonderful expression.. kind and willing; he also looks in that last photo as if he moves nicely.. a smooth ride.. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

05-29-2008, 07:25 AM
dreamcleaner Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ontario Posts: 2,303	Well, I think he is very purty. But I am prejudiced. Maybe a little more weight, but I like meat on a horse and I admit that most tb's I see seem a little on the thin side to me.

05-31-2008, 06:38 AM
PaintsQH Started Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,442	My TB mare is a little hard to keep weight on as well. Overall, he is a nice looking guy. __________________ My treasures do not clink, they gleam in the sunlight and neigh in the night

06-01-2008, 07:52 AM
beckyp Seasoned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: utica,ky Posts: 4,092	My TB gelding is also hard to keep weight on,in the winter it is a battle and I have tried weight builder,beet pulp,senior feed, corn oil and various other things. He always picks up his weight in the spring and summer,so I can empathize with you. Hopefully your neighbors don't yell at animal control that you are neglecting him. I had to have my TB moved to my daughter's place so I wouldn't have to deal with them. Max looks like a little more weight wouldn't hurt him-he looks like a typical OTTB. He looks like he would be a great ride. Mine is such a joy to ride,I am looking forward to riding with my granddaughter when she gets back from camp. __________________ If not at home try the barn.

06-01-2008, 09:38 AM
lbequ4002 Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central AL Posts: 775	I don't think his weight looks that bad I think he just needs muscle. I like his head, he has a pretty eye. He looks a little ewe necked to me but that might be lack of muscle in his topline. He's a little straight in the hock but overall has pretty good bone.

06-01-2008, 12:58 PM
TikiGator Weanling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 449	TB's are sorta like greyhounds....you really never (and shouldn't) see a fat one TBs are supposed to be leaner, I think your guy is in great weight for being a TB. Granted...."ideally"......for a horse or a dog in good weight , the general rule of thumb is you should be able to feel the ribs, but not see them. However, like I said, TBs and greyhounds are sort of the exceptions. Granted you don't want to be able to count every rib, and have the hips sticking out, but I think being a little more lean is WAY better than being a little overweight. JMO. He's a cutie! __________________ Laura at Tikigator Farm Naples, FL www.tikigatorfarm.com