I don't think he looks that round either. And I don't think your ale does either.He's so handsome ? I've seen a lot lot rounder including Ale, he looks so floofy!
That's exactly what the vet said! He's definitely pure Irish cob, as I have his passport. I think he looks like a fell too, a fat one!Not going to comment on the poor lad's weight but what a handsome boy he is ? I thought he was a cob but surely that's a Fell or a Dale's head?
Thank you thank you thank you!! I've been getting really worried about his weight, even though he's not at all cresty, the thought of him going onto spring grass at that weight makes me panic. He's lost a bit in a week, so I'll confess his present weight when we get down a few ( a lot) kilos.Nowhere near as bad as my two.
? he already is!He's gorgeous! Just shown Mr T and he agrees he's a splendid looking character! I'm sure you'll do fine if he's on weight watchers - it's slow and steady wins the day every time isn't it. Lots of encouraging vibes to you. I just hope he doesn't get hangry lol (sorry, shouldn't say that should I?!!!).
Thanks. If the weight doesn't shift,I may need them!I still can't see pictures, so can't comment on his weight but you're doing the right thing by addressing it now
If you want any additional help or support I can highly recommend CARE Equine Education on FB. Run by two lovely, lovely vets who ran the Care About laminitis project a few years ago and so full of advice, support and webinars.
I need to post a front view - that's when it showsHe's so handsome ? I've seen a lot lot rounder including Ale, he looks so floofy!
Well, I had to google 'Irish Cob' as I realised I didn't actually know what one was. I've heard the term of course but didn't actually know anything about them. I was really surprised to learn that Irish Cob is another name for Gypsy Vanner, I had never, ever, made the connection before! Also found out that Shires, Clydesdales, Fells and Dales were used to create the breed, which explains the wide variation in heights. Absolutely fascinating, so thanks for prompting me to educate myself ?That's exactly what the vet said! He's definitely pure Irish cob, as I have his passport. I think he looks like a fell too, a fat one!