high withers

QHgin · 11-25-2005, 11:49 AM

could someone give me some advice on codys wither's. i took some pics. will this fill in as he gains more weight or should i start looking for some sort of pad to hold the saddel in place.

Super_Trooper · 11-25-2005, 11:51 AM

I think your horse could use some weight, and some work in his topline, get some muscle on either side of that spine and I think you would see a difference.

Trevor-Runner · 11-25-2005, 11:55 AM

Your horse could definitley benefit from putting on some weight..he's looking a little small. Fred has really high withers, you just need to find a saddle that will fit, without rubbing. After he has put on some weight, check the saddle to see how it is fitting, if there is rubbing, look for a pad to help it.

QHgin · 11-25-2005, 11:59 AM

i know that he needs weight. he has gained 200 lbs from when i got him in august. how do i get some muscule on him without ridding him? i dont think that he has enough weight on him to be ridden.

QHgin · 11-25-2005, 12:00 PM

should i be ridding him? i weigh about 146 and my saddle is around 20lbs.

JBandRio · 11-25-2005, 07:02 PM

He looks like he's in good enough weight to start being lightly ridden. Make sure the saddle is wide enough, and pad it appropriately to deal with the withers. Don't make the mistake of using a saddle that is narrow enough to produce wither clearance, but is so narrow that it prohibits any topline development or worse, causes pain. Some muscling will come with continued proper nutrition, but proper exercise is really the only thing that will add muscling like you're looking for. I think you'll find that once he has the right weight and muscling, you won't consider his withers to be anything special.

crazy4horses205 · 11-25-2005, 08:13 PM

Work on his topline by getting him to lower his head when you ride him. Once he gains some weight and gets a topline, it will be a lot better. I think he is ok for light riding, but like JBandRio said, make sure your saddle fits right and that you use enough padding

Moostang · 11-25-2005, 08:18 PM

Looks like a TB back.. I would start lunging with long reins on .. low and loose to help him work his back muscles. Really incourage him to stretch down through his back.

willeys bonanza · 11-26-2005, 05:22 AM

im not real great on how to put more weight on a horse but my horse didnt have alot of top weight and my instructor didnt want to give more grain so he gave a 5 day wormer. thats my guess but dont judge me on it!

Solly Jumper · 11-26-2005, 05:54 AM

I also think that your horse definitely needs to put on weight. You can almost see his hip bones.
You need to find a saddle with a high pommel that will fit him just right, without rubbing as that could cause him a lot of pain. If you can't find one, look for a pad that will help (I'm sure people will know what you're talking about at any tack store.)

11-25-2005, 11:49 AM	#1
QHgin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Eden, NC Posts: 1,359 Images: 262	high withers could someone give me some advice on codys wither's. i took some pics. will this fill in as he gains more weight or should i start looking for some sort of pad to hold the saddel in place.

11-25-2005, 11:51 AM	#2
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	I think your horse could use some weight, and some work in his topline, get some muscle on either side of that spine and I think you would see a difference. __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

11-25-2005, 11:55 AM	#3
Trevor-Runner Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario Canada BABY! Posts: 1,869 Images: 121 Blog Entries: 1	Your horse could definitley benefit from putting on some weight..he's looking a little small. Fred has really high withers, you just need to find a saddle that will fit, without rubbing. After he has put on some weight, check the saddle to see how it is fitting, if there is rubbing, look for a pad to help it. __________________ I've been boo'ed.

11-25-2005, 07:02 PM	#6
JBandRio Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 22,344 Images: 138 Blog Entries: 12	He looks like he's in good enough weight to start being lightly ridden. Make sure the saddle is wide enough, and pad it appropriately to deal with the withers. Don't make the mistake of using a saddle that is narrow enough to produce wither clearance, but is so narrow that it prohibits any topline development or worse, causes pain. Some muscling will come with continued proper nutrition, but proper exercise is really the only thing that will add muscling like you're looking for. I think you'll find that once he has the right weight and muscling, you won't consider his withers to be anything special. __________________ - JB Acres, owned and operated by Dynamite animals. - It's a wonder horses as a whole don't just kill us all and be done with their misery. - Keep your voice soothing and low - even when things get western (buck1173) - Rio feels good - he bounced an in-and-out

11-25-2005, 08:13 PM	#7
crazy4horses205 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 5,149 Images: 334 Blog Entries: 2	Work on his topline by getting him to lower his head when you ride him. Once he gains some weight and gets a topline, it will be a lot better. I think he is ok for light riding, but like JBandRio said, make sure your saddle fits right and that you use enough padding __________________ ~Rachel and Tobey~ RIP Cody my sweet boy "If you throw your heart over the fence, your horse will go after it." Join the HGS prayer chain!! I <3 Green Day http://www.myspace.com/rachel9012 I've been boo-ed

11-25-2005, 11:59 AM	#4
QHgin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Eden, NC Posts: 1,359 Images: 262	i know that he needs weight. he has gained 200 lbs from when i got him in august. how do i get some muscule on him without ridding him? i dont think that he has enough weight on him to be ridden.

11-25-2005, 12:00 PM	#5
QHgin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Eden, NC Posts: 1,359 Images: 262	should i be ridding him? i weigh about 146 and my saddle is around 20lbs.

11-25-2005, 08:18 PM	#8
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 9,802 Images: 680 Blog Entries: 55	Looks like a TB back.. I would start lunging with long reins on .. low and loose to help him work his back muscles. Really incourage him to stretch down through his back. __________________ Don't poke bears... give them honey! http://moostangproductions.com

11-26-2005, 05:22 AM	#9
willeys bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,006 Images: 43	im not real great on how to put more weight on a horse but my horse didnt have alot of top weight and my instructor didnt want to give more grain so he gave a 5 day wormer. thats my guess but dont judge me on it! __________________ Miami Valley Pony Club Clermont County 4H Blazin' Saddles

11-26-2005, 05:54 AM	#10
Solly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ottawa, ON, CA Posts: 3,780 Images: 183 Blog Entries: 3	I also think that your horse definitely needs to put on weight. You can almost see his hip bones. You need to find a saddle with a high pommel that will fit him just right, without rubbing as that could cause him a lot of pain. If you can't find one, look for a pad that will help (I'm sure people will know what you're talking about at any tack store.) __________________ To ride a horse is to ride the sky

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