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Post by dancer on Aug 15, 2008 11:05:33 GMT
We had this problem with our Exmoor after he had time off for physio.
He was so lazy that it was impossible to work him properly to get him fitter.
I had his teeth checked, shoes refitted & bought a new, fully fitted, saddle - there were issues wuth each of these areas but not enough to have any affect on stamina/energy levels.
I am currently feeding him Spillers Instant Response Energy which seems to be helping (according to his jockey) - at least now she can get him going forwards enough to work on his fitness.
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Post by halfpass on Aug 15, 2008 20:53:17 GMT
Before you start shoveling high protein foods down it, get a good instructor to make sure there is nothing wanting in its schooling, a few lessons with a good instructor is far cheaper in the long run than over loading its system with protein and risking lamanitis
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Post by vicky22 on Sept 4, 2008 11:34:55 GMT
not sure if its the same problem but...
We had a 14.2 who could only ever do one class at a show with no working in as she used to run out of steam so quickly. We ended up giving her Iron supplement (liquid form) which seemed to help alot!
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Post by shelleyj on Sept 4, 2008 13:32:00 GMT
could try a bit of variety in the type of work?
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Post by Milliesmum on Sept 4, 2008 13:53:18 GMT
Hmm, hunting? Sometimes gets them interested? Does he hack out?
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Post by dsmum on Oct 24, 2008 9:28:35 GMT
I have a cob who is very lazy but will hunt for 3 hours no probs but cant walk out up the road or in the school! Food is not the answer and whoever rides ends up looking like a beetrote so we lunge him tice a week on the pessoa - it does wonders and he has lost weight and now works out and works out better than ever. It is in his mind - he doesnt want to do it and he knows we wear down quicker than he does! Try it!!
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Post by sweetpea on Oct 27, 2008 18:08:28 GMT
my friends 5 y/o welsh d is lazy.she now cARRYS A ROPE DOG TOY AND SHAKES IT WHEN LAZY.IT WORKS,
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Post by blondemare on Oct 27, 2008 18:25:47 GMT
haha some good ideas there thanks all, will give some a try, nice to here its not just my sec D!
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