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Post by how on Jul 28, 2012 15:44:00 GMT
my cob is lacking muscle in his neck at present, i tend to see cobs with muscle as wide as their shoulders!! any suggestions on how to build it up?
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Post by stormyskies on Jul 30, 2012 7:15:09 GMT
Correct schooling
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Post by sarahp on Jul 30, 2012 8:44:03 GMT
Coupled with appropriate diet.
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Post by sageandonion on Jul 30, 2012 8:52:36 GMT
Correct schooling working from behind and over the back. Last thing you want on a cob is a huge neck towing the rest.
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Post by Trot-on on Jul 30, 2012 10:23:54 GMT
Agree with everyone above: make him use himself (from behind) and push him through the bridle. then he will start to round off on his neck/bum. I would also try and avoid pumping him through with feeds as his neck when worked will come on and you dont want to end up with a nice build neck with layers of fatty deposites on top (as these could occur f just fed on)
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Post by how on Jul 30, 2012 10:29:33 GMT
What feed would you suggest? He is exercised for around 45 mins 5 times a week
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Post by sarahp on Jul 30, 2012 10:39:43 GMT
No excess fattening feeds, but sufficient good quality protein for muscle building, which is what you want. A quality balancer in the recommended quantities should do the trick unless he needs general weight gain, which I'd guess not, with a handful of chaff if you like. I did say "appropriate diet"!
And that is correct schooling to go in a proper outline, not just exercise. He needs to be working the muscles you want to buildup, ie the top line, as said in more detail by Trot-on above.
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Post by GinaGeo on Jul 30, 2012 10:40:57 GMT
A balancer for all vits and mins and maybe some Micronized Linseed for good useable for protein to use to build muscle. Along with plenty of true but varied work. Hacking, pole work, schooling, gymnastic jumping etc, to use up any extra calories from the Linseed and turn it into muscle
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Post by sageandonion on Jul 30, 2012 10:47:15 GMT
I wouldn't feed him anything other than a balancer and low sugar chaff and not a lot of grass with soaked hay. 45 mins 5 x a week is only light exercise so make sure it is quality exercise.
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Post by masonjones5711 on Apr 10, 2024 16:34:35 GMT
When it comes to building muscle in your cob's neck, there are a few approaches you can try. First off, incorporating specific exercises designed to target the neck muscles can be beneficial. These exercises might include gentle stretches, resistance training, or even just encouraging your cob to stretch and flex their neck naturally during exercise sessions. Additionally, ensuring your cob has a well-balanced diet is crucial for muscle growth. Look for feeds that are rich in protein, as this nutrient is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue. You might also consider adding supplements to their diet to provide extra support for muscle development. Personally, I've had success using products from HGH World for my own fitness goals, and I've found their genuine HGH supplements to be particularly effective. You can check out their site at www.hghworld.top/nootropics for more information on their sports nutrition products.
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