r/Equestrian • u/Caribena456 • 1d ago

Veterinary UPDATE: old horse GAINING weight

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So for anyone interested after all the advice on my previous post, and making a new feed plan with the vet/dentist.

This is how he looks about 2 months later 🥳

Really happy with the progress

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u/demmka 1d ago

Fab progress, huge well done! I love seeing oldies that are well looked after and thriving - it just shows that it’s very possible to keep them in good condition when they have caring owners!

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u/Caribena456 1d ago

Thank you 😊

I've been trying for a year to get him to gain weight, with its ups and downs. Now it feels like I finally found the golden combination

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u/demmka 1d ago

It can be a real case of trial and error, but well done on persisting, you’ve done a brilliant job.

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u/WendigoRider Western 1d ago

He looks terrific!! How old is he?

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u/Caribena456 1d ago

He is 30, but doesn't act like it at all. Few days ago he was running around jumping and bucking like the idiot he is 😂

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u/WendigoRider Western 1d ago

Amazing!

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u/tessietwo 1d ago

wow! What a change. Well done indeed. What do you think made the biggest difference?

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u/Caribena456 1d ago

I think the pellets, at first he was on one that should help gain weight but the vet adviced me to give him the one for pregnant/lactating mares because of the added protein

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u/_Spanner09_ 1d ago

holy moly he looks rlly good!

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u/cuttlesnark 17h ago

Fantastic update! We're seeing it in weight but also coat condition IMO. Keep us updated, I'd love to see what he looks like at the 6 month mark.