What do you think of her weight?

chappel16 · 08-24-2008, 01:35 PM

I will try to get closer pics if you need them, but from this pic, can you see if she is overweight or not? I have had people tell me she is overweight, but some think she is good for a QH. She is 4 yrs old.

Do the bloodlines help determine how she should be built too? If so, I will post it....
http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/my+lark+be+a+lady

Heres another pic:

mustang_hope22 · 08-24-2008, 03:10 PM

I have a 4 year old gelding and he is about the same size...i dont consider that heavy. Your horse's weight looks pretty good for a Quarter Horse...remember, Quarter Horses are supposed to be stocky, so I think she looks very good...other people may have different opinions but for a Quarter Horse she is fine.

Carri · 08-24-2008, 03:25 PM

From those pics, she does not look overweight to me. She looks good. She just looks like a stocky QH.

**seerfarm** · 08-24-2008, 03:30 PM

Borderline for me, and I only say that because of how young she still is...I would probably take her down about 40-50 pounds by reducing her grain slightly and a bit more exercise for her topline.

NoniMe · 08-24-2008, 03:31 PM

You know, I don't know squat, but she does look a tad bit 'over'. I say that because I personally like more muscle definition, and this might not be a case of 'over' at all, but perhaps just a bit of conditioning is needed. And again, I tend to like muscles, so I might be biased.

But we are coming into winter, and I'm not sure that I'd worry too much right now. She might need that weight to get through winter fine, so I'd say for now not to be too concerned.

Just my opinion, and you know what that's worth...nothing in today's economy.

Best-
Noni

Akita it Girl · 08-24-2008, 03:33 PM

I think she looks like a stocky QH too...but you could take a little off and not kill her.

chappel16 · 08-24-2008, 04:05 PM

Yeah we've already cut her off grain and hay, and she is on 24/7 grass. With the rain here from the tropical storm, the grass is so rich, she is just gaining real quick. I am thinking of maybe we could put her in the sand paddocks for half the day to maybe get some weight off. She is worked for about an hour, about 4 days a week(more or less depending on schedules/weather).

cook1745 · 08-24-2008, 04:11 PM

From the top picture she could loss a little weight from the bottom she looks good.

Amy · 08-24-2008, 04:30 PM

Top pic she looks pretty cresty in her neck... this months issue of equus has an article on body condition scoring, neck crest, and height:weight ratio that would probably help.

A J · 08-24-2008, 07:58 PM

I agree - top pic she looks like she could use a little diet

but I like her weight in the bottom picture. She's kinda lacking some definition so it may make her look a little rounder, but I wouldn't want her any lighter than in the bottom pic especially if she were in a heavier work load.

KW Horses · 08-24-2008, 09:49 PM

I have to agree with the last few posts. Was there a time difference in between the pictures? In the bottom one she looks great, just a litle more muscle and conditioning needed.

And woohoo! You're only the 2nd HT member I've come across who also shows at Silver Sands. I'm 99.9% certain that's where you are in your avatar and the bottom pic. If not, then somebody please get me a new contact prescription.

TanyaV28 · 08-24-2008, 09:54 PM

Im no expert but the top pic looks like her neck is a little cresty. I use a great supplement for my horse for cresty necks. Its on Smartpak.com (QUIESSENCE) I reduced grain but didnt cut it out and he is on a lower T and A. (Lower protein).
Pretty horse though!!! I would love to have that arena to ride in

chappel16 · 08-25-2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by KW Horses

And woohoo! You're only the 2nd HT member I've come across who also shows at Silver Sands. I'm 99.9% certain that's where you are in your avatar and the bottom pic. If not, then somebody please get me a new contact prescription.

Yep! We are regulars at SSBC. We go to the Open shows every month. Its a nice place to go, and we really arent that far from there. I will be there on English days now since the one I rode before is western, and the one I am riding now is english...

PeggySue · 08-25-2008, 08:39 AM

Too ME it looks as if she has a super cresty neck... which is a sign of IR

I agree in the bottom pic she looks great but in the top pic she is too heavy!! Can you get her a grazing muzzle?? and removing all hard feeds is not really teh answer .. you want to find her a fed that helps her utilize what she is getting ... Mag/Ox they say works wonders on the cresty neck and is much cheaper thenmost other products out there and easier to get normally

Freedomnchrist · 08-25-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Akita it Girl

I think she looks like a stocky QH too...but you could take a little off and not kill her.

Ditto....pretty girl anywho!

tricia3kids · 08-25-2008, 08:55 AM

as a fellow floridian. grass is feast or famine here. Going into the cooler months (hoping) I would not place her on a diet. what were you feeding her? 10%, 12%
some QH are just plain stocky. I would be concern if she were having any health issues while you were working her.

watch that lush green grass right now that is springing up from FAY's presence, can be very high in sugar. My olde mare had some health issues related to the grass when hurricane charlie blew thru.

rustysmom · 08-25-2008, 11:16 AM

April I think she looks fine. Little chubbie in the first pic but she is at a good weight considering fall is coming. My red mare is an absolute balloon right now with all the grass and not much saddle time, but I am happy to see her like that than under weight. Keep up the good work, will try to catch up with you at one of the SSBC shows.

SunshineQH · 08-26-2008, 06:52 PM

Just my tidbit on the subject, I think she could use some definition, If you remove her from pasture during those peak hours(11-4pm) you will notice a big difference. The grass is full of Sugars during the Photosynthesis process. I read that in Horse & Rider.

ThorArb · 08-28-2008, 04:17 PM

Personally I think Elle looks great right where she is at. She doesnt need to gain or lose to me.

One day I will make it back out to SSBC to show. One day. I really need to take Dezirae out there. But shame on me for not doing it.

redboy · 08-28-2008, 05:03 PM

I think she's BEAUTIFUL, and as well, really nicely bred.
BUT, I think she's a tad too chunky in the first picture.
Here's the thing, most QH tend to be easy keepers. Her neck looks a little cresty, and if you try to move it and it's tight, not loose feeling, so that you can move it back and forth, she's probably VERGING on too heavy.
Also look at the area above her tail, on the rump, fat will deposit there too, and if she has an actual crease down her back, she's probably getting too heavy. Those are all indicators that she's getting plenty of groceries.
If you let her get to heavy, QH's are more at risk for founder/laminities, which can lead to chroinc foot problems, abccesses, soreness, too much weight on small feet, etc. Also, too much weight can affect her athleticism, harder on heart, etc.
I have an easy keep QH gelding, and I am CONSTANTLY on a vigil to not let him get to heavy. It will, and has, caused him to have the above mentioned problems, and I tend to be on a constant watch with him.
Oft times he does fine on grass and good hay, with MINIMAL amounts of grain ONLY during the colder months, or as my pasture declines in the fall, and if he is on a regular riding schedule.
Be especially diligent since she is on 24/7 turn out..., SHE'S getting plenty to eat during that time. And also someone mentioned the lushness of the grass after a lot of rain, thats when my horse will have a tendency to BALLOON up over night almost.
She looks like a very nice girl. Redboy

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08-24-2008, 01:35 PM
chappel16 Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oviedo Florida Posts: 1,031	What do you think of her weight? I will try to get closer pics if you need them, but from this pic, can you see if she is overweight or not? I have had people tell me she is overweight, but some think she is good for a QH. She is 4 yrs old. Do the bloodlines help determine how she should be built too? If so, I will post it.... http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/my+lark+be+a+lady Heres another pic: __________________ Last edited by chappel16 : 08-24-2008 at 01:37 PM.

08-24-2008, 03:10 PM
mustang_hope22 Halter broke Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 138	I have a 4 year old gelding and he is about the same size...i dont consider that heavy. Your horse's weight looks pretty good for a Quarter Horse...remember, Quarter Horses are supposed to be stocky, so I think she looks very good...other people may have different opinions but for a Quarter Horse she is fine.

08-24-2008, 03:25 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 9,981	From those pics, she does not look overweight to me. She looks good. She just looks like a stocky QH. __________________

08-24-2008, 03:30 PM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portal, Ga Posts: 7,732	Borderline for me, and I only say that because of how young she still is...I would probably take her down about 40-50 pounds by reducing her grain slightly and a bit more exercise for her topline. __________________ "To know the road ahead, ask those coming back".

08-24-2008, 03:31 PM
NoniMe Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,051	You know, I don't know squat, but she does look a tad bit 'over'. I say that because I personally like more muscle definition, and this might not be a case of 'over' at all, but perhaps just a bit of conditioning is needed. And again, I tend to like muscles, so I might be biased. But we are coming into winter, and I'm not sure that I'd worry too much right now. She might need that weight to get through winter fine, so I'd say for now not to be too concerned. Just my opinion, and you know what that's worth...nothing in today's economy. Best- Noni __________________ "His name is Tango," said I. The wee boy, in his childish lisp, replied "no, his name is Bongo Mountain."

08-24-2008, 03:33 PM
Akita it Girl Weanling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Md Posts: 344	I think she looks like a stocky QH too...but you could take a little off and not kill her. __________________ Everyone has their hobbies...mine just happens to include whips, spurs and leather.

08-24-2008, 04:05 PM
chappel16 Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oviedo Florida Posts: 1,031	Yeah we've already cut her off grain and hay, and she is on 24/7 grass. With the rain here from the tropical storm, the grass is so rich, she is just gaining real quick. I am thinking of maybe we could put her in the sand paddocks for half the day to maybe get some weight off. She is worked for about an hour, about 4 days a week(more or less depending on schedules/weather). __________________

08-24-2008, 04:11 PM
cook1745 Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 3,340	From the top picture she could loss a little weight from the bottom she looks good. __________________ Home of my sweet girl Cinnamon. Not fancy but she is mine!!!

08-24-2008, 04:30 PM
Amy Weanling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chino Valley, AZ Posts: 268	Top pic she looks pretty cresty in her neck... this months issue of equus has an article on body condition scoring, neck crest, and height:weight ratio that would probably help.

08-24-2008, 07:58 PM
A J Greenbroke Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 3,318	I agree - top pic she looks like she could use a little diet but I like her weight in the bottom picture. She's kinda lacking some definition so it may make her look a little rounder, but I wouldn't want her any lighter than in the bottom pic especially if she were in a heavier work load. __________________ Try not, do. Do or do not. There is no try.

08-24-2008, 09:49 PM
KW Horses Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: DeLand,FL Posts: 226	I have to agree with the last few posts. Was there a time difference in between the pictures? In the bottom one she looks great, just a litle more muscle and conditioning needed. And woohoo! You're only the 2nd HT member I've come across who also shows at Silver Sands. I'm 99.9% certain that's where you are in your avatar and the bottom pic. If not, then somebody please get me a new contact prescription.

08-24-2008, 09:54 PM
TanyaV28 Started Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,038	Im no expert but the top pic looks like her neck is a little cresty. I use a great supplement for my horse for cresty necks. Its on Smartpak.com (QUIESSENCE) I reduced grain but didnt cut it out and he is on a lower T and A. (Lower protein). Pretty horse though!!! I would love to have that arena to ride in __________________ Im movin on like a sinners prayer

08-25-2008, 08:39 AM
PeggySue Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dennison, Illinois Posts: 525	Too ME it looks as if she has a super cresty neck... which is a sign of IR I agree in the bottom pic she looks great but in the top pic she is too heavy!! Can you get her a grazing muzzle?? and removing all hard feeds is not really teh answer .. you want to find her a fed that helps her utilize what she is getting ... Mag/Ox they say works wonders on the cresty neck and is much cheaper thenmost other products out there and easier to get normally

08-25-2008, 08:55 AM
tricia3kids Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW FL Posts: 439	my 2-cents worth as a fellow floridian. grass is feast or famine here. Going into the cooler months (hoping) I would not place her on a diet. what were you feeding her? 10%, 12% some QH are just plain stocky. I would be concern if she were having any health issues while you were working her. watch that lush green grass right now that is springing up from FAY's presence, can be very high in sugar. My olde mare had some health issues related to the grass when hurricane charlie blew thru. __________________ Be grateful you are on this side of the grass

08-25-2008, 11:16 AM
rustysmom Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: florida Posts: 220	April I think she looks fine. Little chubbie in the first pic but she is at a good weight considering fall is coming. My red mare is an absolute balloon right now with all the grass and not much saddle time, but I am happy to see her like that than under weight. Keep up the good work, will try to catch up with you at one of the SSBC shows.

08-26-2008, 06:52 PM
SunshineQH Halter broke Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Clyde Alberta, Canada Posts: 87	Just my tidbit on the subject, I think she could use some definition, If you remove her from pasture during those peak hours(11-4pm) you will notice a big difference. The grass is full of Sugars during the Photosynthesis process. I read that in Horse & Rider. __________________ I've spent most of my life riding horses, the rest I've just wasted.

08-28-2008, 04:17 PM
ThorArb Kid Safe Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Conyers, GA Posts: 5,443	Personally I think Elle looks great right where she is at. She doesnt need to gain or lose to me. One day I will make it back out to SSBC to show. One day. I really need to take Dezirae out there. But shame on me for not doing it.

08-28-2008, 05:03 PM
redboy Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland Posts: 900	I think she's BEAUTIFUL, and as well, really nicely bred. BUT, I think she's a tad too chunky in the first picture. Here's the thing, most QH tend to be easy keepers. Her neck looks a little cresty, and if you try to move it and it's tight, not loose feeling, so that you can move it back and forth, she's probably VERGING on too heavy. Also look at the area above her tail, on the rump, fat will deposit there too, and if she has an actual crease down her back, she's probably getting too heavy. Those are all indicators that she's getting plenty of groceries. If you let her get to heavy, QH's are more at risk for founder/laminities, which can lead to chroinc foot problems, abccesses, soreness, too much weight on small feet, etc. Also, too much weight can affect her athleticism, harder on heart, etc. I have an easy keep QH gelding, and I am CONSTANTLY on a vigil to not let him get to heavy. It will, and has, caused him to have the above mentioned problems, and I tend to be on a constant watch with him. Oft times he does fine on grass and good hay, with MINIMAL amounts of grain ONLY during the colder months, or as my pasture declines in the fall, and if he is on a regular riding schedule. Be especially diligent since she is on 24/7 turn out..., SHE'S getting plenty to eat during that time. And also someone mentioned the lushness of the grass after a lot of rain, thats when my horse will have a tendency to BALLOON up over night almost. She looks like a very nice girl. Redboy