Explain this

Mixxter · 06-27-2008, 07:12 AM

I have a 25 yr old Thoroughbred. Some nights when I feed he looks ribby but the next morning he doesn't. Or some mornings he'll look ribby but that night he doesn't. He's on Senior feed twice a day as per bag instructions for maintenance (he's mostly a lawn ornament) and pasture 24/7. It is driving me crazy. Sometimes his weight seems perfect then in the same day he can look under weight. Is it like somedays being able to wear the skinny jeans and others are fat jean days?

Ryle · 06-27-2008, 07:18 AM

It most likely is the way he is standing when you look at him or the angle you are looking at him from. Plus if he's getting 2 big meals of senior he is going to look more "full" after eating and for a while then he will right before his next meal.

Dawn · 06-27-2008, 03:59 PM

Water weight

Likely at least partially caused by his feed.

What brand of feed and how much are you feeding him?

06-27-2008, 07:12 AM	#1
Mixxter Full Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 67	Explain this I have a 25 yr old Thoroughbred. Some nights when I feed he looks ribby but the next morning he doesn't. Or some mornings he'll look ribby but that night he doesn't. He's on Senior feed twice a day as per bag instructions for maintenance (he's mostly a lawn ornament) and pasture 24/7. It is driving me crazy. Sometimes his weight seems perfect then in the same day he can look under weight. Is it like somedays being able to wear the skinny jeans and others are fat jean days?

06-27-2008, 07:18 AM	#2
Ryle Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,702 Images: 1	It most likely is the way he is standing when you look at him or the angle you are looking at him from. Plus if he's getting 2 big meals of senior he is going to look more "full" after eating and for a while then he will right before his next meal. __________________ Cindy D. Registered Veterinary Technician Member American Assoc. of Equine Veterinary Technicians

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06-27-2008, 03:59 PM	#3
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,643 Images: 1283	Water weight Likely at least partially caused by his feed. What brand of feed and how much are you feeding him?