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| Recently I was at a barrel race and a lady I have known my entire life comes up to me and is chit chatting and she is about 25 years older than me and I am getting ready for my run and she asks me about my colt who is literally build like a brick house. ( IF he didnt try to literally kill my husband every time her rode him he would be a calf horse) Anyways out of the blue she is like well its too bad your colt has to be so fat it would explain his crappy runs. And walks away my husband about jumped down her throat because he pays very close attention to our horses and this horse is in no way fat. Her horse are always ribby and too thin for my liking. But he basically thinks she was trying to get in my head because my colt has been outrunning her horses.
So how does everyone like their horses to look when they are in running shape? I know everyone likes things alittle different but what is the general thoughts? |
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| I would say she was trying to distract you. I try it to talk to anyone while in the holding pen or while warming up. Just my preference. I just find it mentally distracting. If your happy with the way your horses look that's all that matters |
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| Sorry my typing is bad. Try NOT to talk to anyone |
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| Healthy. period. end of story :)
a little more in depth is a full top line (of muscle), a nice shiny coat, and good solid feet.
From there ... it depends on the build of the horse.
Just ignore the gal who told you your colt was too fat. Keep kickin' her keester and who cares what she thinks anyway! |
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| I can feel their ribs when I run my hand down their sides but I can not see them. That doesn't come from feeding less it happens from riding more. I pay attention to their tail head, top line, and the crest of their neck to determine if I need to up groceries or reduce. |
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Location: on my horse | Muscley, fit, packing enough weight and fat to be healthy (I want to be able to feel their ribs not easily see them) |
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| A little off topic, but I can't IMAGINE talking to someone like that - ALTHOUGH there are catty B*tches around here that do. |
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| Griz - 2014-05-14 11:10 AM
A little off topic, but I can't IMAGINE talking to someone like that - ALTHOUGH there are catty B*tches around here that do.
I can't imagine anyone having the balls enough to say something like that! Never in my life would I have the courage to say that. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Sounds like junior high to me. Ignore her. |
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Location: North Dakota | Griz - 2014-05-14 11:10 AM A little off topic, but I can't IMAGINE talking to someone like that - ALTHOUGH there are catty B*tches around here that do. Off topic slightly, but I had a woman once tell me, after I had to retire my horse due to lameness (ringbone), the reason he went lame was because I was so fat.
ETA: To the OP I think if you feel your horse is in good physical condition than what does her opinion really matter? I'd rather see a horse carry a little extra weight than be too thin and look ribby. I'd be happy that I have a "good eater" on my hands because a lot of horses have a hard time keeping weight on during competition season.
Edited by WYOTurn-n-Burn 2014-05-14 11:45 AM
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | If you react to people like that, they win. If you ignore them, they lose.
It's really that simple. People like that thrive on their ability to get into your head. Don't give her the satisfaction of letting her think she accomplished that. If you just take the high road and act nice, it will bug the hell out of her.
You win...she loses. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | WYOTurn-n-Burn - 2014-05-14 11:41 AM Griz - 2014-05-14 11:10 AM A little off topic, but I can't IMAGINE talking to someone like that - ALTHOUGH there are catty B*tches around here that do. Off topic slightly, but I had a woman once tell me, after I had to retire my horse due to lameness (ringbone), the reason he went lame was because I was so fat.
ETA: To the OP I think if you feel your horse is in good physical condition than what does her opinion really matter? I'd rather see a horse carry a little extra weight than be too thin and look ribby. I'd be happy that I have a "good eater" on my hands because a lot of horses have a hard time keeping weight on during competition season.
You should have said, "Why don't you do the world a favor? Pull your lower lip over your head and swallow!" |
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Location: Texas | WYOTurn-n-Burn - 2014-05-14 11:41 AM Griz - 2014-05-14 11:10 AM A little off topic, but I can't IMAGINE talking to someone like that - ALTHOUGH there are catty B*tches around here that do. Off topic slightly, but I had a woman once tell me, after I had to retire my horse due to lameness (ringbone), the reason he went lame was because I was so fat.
ETA: To the OP I think if you feel your horse is in good physical condition than what does her opinion really matter? I'd rather see a horse carry a little extra weight than be too thin and look ribby. I'd be happy that I have a "good eater" on my hands because a lot of horses have a hard time keeping weight on during competition season.
I'd have looked at her and said, "You must have a short life span due to your stupidity."
The nerve some people have is unreal. |
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Location: BETWEEN HOT FLASHES AND GERITOL | People always said that stuff to me and then I would win the Barrel Race. I had a true 1d and Rodeo winner ( I was really Blessed). I would just tell them that he sure out runs a lot of skinny horses. They quit saying it then!! |
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| WYOTurn-n-Burn - 2014-05-14 11:41 AM
Griz - 2014-05-14 11:10 AM A little off topic, but I can't IMAGINE talking to someone like that - ALTHOUGH there are catty B*tches around here that do. Off topic slightly, but I had a woman once tell me, after I had to retire my horse due to lameness (ringbone), the reason he went lame was because I was so fat.
ETA: To the OP I think if you feel your horse is in good physical condition than what does her opinion really matter? I'd rather see a horse carry a little extra weight than be too thin and look ribby. I'd be happy that I have a "good eater" on my hands because a lot of horses have a hard time keeping weight on during competition season.
I totally agree with this I always feel that it is easier to work off the weight that be trying to put it back on. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | HotbearLVR - 2014-05-14 11:46 AM WYOTurn-n-Burn - 2014-05-14 11:41 AM Griz - 2014-05-14 11:10 AM A little off topic, but I can't IMAGINE talking to someone like that - ALTHOUGH there are catty B*tches around here that do. Off topic slightly, but I had a woman once tell me, after I had to retire my horse due to lameness (ringbone), the reason he went lame was because I was so fat.
ETA: To the OP I think if you feel your horse is in good physical condition than what does her opinion really matter? I'd rather see a horse carry a little extra weight than be too thin and look ribby. I'd be happy that I have a "good eater" on my hands because a lot of horses have a hard time keeping weight on during competition season.
Grumpy Old Men.....I loved that show.
My mare looked awesome for the BRF. Now we've gotten quite a bit of well needed rain but the grass is very sugary and its making her a little heavier than I like. I could keep it off of her better but I'm busy getting ready for the kiddo to graduate. I have a lifetime to run barrels and make my horses in better shape but for now I'll concentrate on the kid.
I personally like my horses to look healthy and happy.
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Location: BETWEEN HOT FLASHES AND GERITOL | My horse always did better a little heavier, when we started going a lot he would drop some weight. But he just did better when he was a little chubby. He was such an easy keeper I swear if he looked at grass his but got bigger. Come to think of it we were a lot alike. LOL |
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Location: Kansas | Griz - 2014-05-14 11:10 AM A little off topic, but I can't IMAGINE talking to someone like that - ALTHOUGH there are catty B*tches around here that do.
Yes there are!!! |
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Location: So. Cali. | I like the 'fit' look. Ribs maybe visible when moving, but not when at a stand still.
As far as the comment, may have been playing the head game. Unforunate its someone you've known for a while too. Last race I was in the drag with a friend who needs extra encouragment and positive comments made. Love her, but it took away from 'my time' and my pre run meditation. It can be tough sometimes, but its best to go put yourself in a corner alone before your runs. Especially on young ones. |
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Location: Only a stones throw away!! | Next time tell her FAT is the new look.... must be cause look at your freaking head!!!  |
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