Arab gelding suddenly thinning

Triston · Joined: 19 Jun 2005 Posts: 1

My 14 year old arab gelding has always been plump, and I've always had to work hard to keep him from being obese. I haven't ridden him or been to the ranch where I board him for about a week (due to graduation and other such) and now I can see his ribs plainly, those the rest of his body is covered in fat and muscle, and he seems as energetic as ever. I have recently dewormed him, about a week and a half ago. Maybe this could be a cause?
Please, someone get back to me on this.

Cowgirlkit · Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 1

Triston,
I'm not sure why your horse had suddenly lost so much weight but I was curious what does he eat regularly? alfalfa grass or pellets? or does he graze in a pasture? and do you feed him any oats or grain with molasses. I have a thoroughbred and he is built and looks healthy all except sometimes his ribs stick out .And it is hard to keep weight on him but I feed him often oates, and molasses pouring weight gain oils or syrup on the food, you could give that a try. hope this is some sort of help

George020903 · Joined: 18 Oct 2005 Posts: 4

Hi i was just wondering if you had had your horses teeth checked as this can affect their wiight.
I had a 28 yr old mare that when she came to me she was ribs with having the dentist out and general care like regular worming she is not actually 15kg over weight. bless her.

George020903 · Joined: 18 Oct 2005 Posts: 4

sorry i spelt things wrong its sposed to say now 15kg over weight

litellady1 · Joined: 15 Jan 2006 Posts: 3

Maybe the horse has ulcers.

litellady1 · Joined: 15 Jan 2006 Posts: 3

Maybe the horse has ulcers.