June 2006

Send Your Horse To Fat Camp

Right in your own barn. You can tailor a program that will turn Tubby into Twiggy.

We’ve become so accustomed to seeing shiny, sleek-coated horses with lots of extra flesh that we easily forget they’re actually fat. Some people actually use the phrase, "well conditioned," a term that should be reserved for fit athletes. Round ponies are called "cute," rather than "chubby." Carrying extra weight around is no healthier or desirable for horses than it is for us. But, even if you recognize your horse needs to lose weight, you may be unsure how to go about it without starving or depriving your horse. Stop worrying. Trimming down your horse doesn’t have to stressful on either one of you. …