tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590491436630121808.post8003917315266278757..comments2023-10-28T03:04:38.796-07:00Comments on *TBA*: Jetta's Turn...TBAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06791705770758173580noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590491436630121808.post-32276300555853616122011-03-29T08:04:08.637-07:002011-03-29T08:04:08.637-07:00Her back looks similar to my boy's back, kinda...Her back looks similar to my boy's back, kinda spiny with not much muscle. I'm planning on doing some belly lifts with him to strengthen his core muscles. Her l/s joint is also a little further back than is ideal (pretty common), that just means you'll have to work a little harder to keep her strong.<br /><br />It wouldn't hurt to look into ulcer meds for her, but I think one of the best things you can do is provide her with all day forage. Does she spend a lot of time in a stall? If so get a small mesh hay bag to stick her hay in. It will take her longer to eat it and will keep something in her belly for more of the day. Bellies that are empty for too long contribute to ulcers and colic.smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590491436630121808.post-55833865757329253902011-03-27T21:48:54.318-07:002011-03-27T21:48:54.318-07:00There are no photos shown, but I was able to click...There are no photos shown, but I was able to click on the little squares and the photos came up just fine. <br /><br />Also... her back in the summer pics looks fine. Her back in the more recent pics... I can see what you're talking about, but I am apt to say it's caused my a slight loss in body condition, rather than something wrong with her spine. If I hadn't seen the summer pics, I would have said she looks slightly weak through the croup... but with better condition on her, you don't see this at all. In fact, the conformation of her hindquarters in general would make me think she is probably a very neat jumper. Is it possible that she has lost a little but of muscle over the winter? <br /><br />Is she currently shedding? A lot of horses have overly-sensitive skin during shedding seasons... kind of like when your scalp gets sore from wearing a pony tail for too long.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com