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Post by xxnataliexx on Jul 22, 2009 21:34:53 GMT
i think giving steroids to horses to make them look fatter/bigger in the show ring is ridiculous. i know someone who does this. The horse could have about 3 injections A day. i cant believe how serious this showing world has gone, for god sake i was in a show the other day and this poor boys mother was screaming at the boy cause his hands were in the wrong position.... all these people want to do is to have FUN, why do people have to be SO serious  |
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Post by thecremellosociety on Jul 23, 2009 6:40:46 GMT
My pony has probably 2 weekly courses of steriods for his skin during peak season, not injections but in tablet form, thinki its barbaric to be used for anything other than medical purposes !
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Post by me seen it all on Jul 23, 2009 9:45:21 GMT
i have seen it all, the damage that can be done in later life by using steroids to fatten up is awful, a pony who once went to hoys as a 4 year old had to be pts at the age of 12 because of this, such a lovely pony who would have got to hoys anyway, to some people though they are not animals, they are "show animals" and more can be bred or bought as far as they are concerned, it is a sad fact.
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Post by whyohwhy on Jul 23, 2009 10:01:05 GMT
ob why oh why do you always have to be so nasty?
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Post by Milliesmum on Jul 23, 2009 10:05:01 GMT
Not nasty - just has the b*lls to say what everyone else is thinking? IMO!!!
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Post by Shocked on Jul 23, 2009 12:53:47 GMT
Crikey didnt know this was done with horses, very shocked to be honest. I know they do it with cattle etc but never knew about horses - its true you learn something new every day ( even if is something horrible).
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Post by helle on Jul 23, 2009 15:10:09 GMT
WHAT  My horse manages to get fat all on her own! ;D ;D ;D Seriously though, that is just plain STUPID (IMO). |
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Post by joules on Jul 23, 2009 15:18:23 GMT
Could some one tell me if steroids would show up in a dope test.
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Post by xxnataliexx on Jul 23, 2009 20:32:56 GMT
yea i think it will show up on the dope test joules.. i know it does with the blood testing, but dnt know about the dope  |
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Post by elliebee on Jul 23, 2009 20:39:31 GMT
Are these people really horse lovers? Obviously winning means more than the horses health, hope it does show up on dope testing and they get banned from showing! I would rather have a healthy natural pony and lose, than do this to such a wonderful animal. |
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Post by anabolic on Jul 23, 2009 21:01:12 GMT
EJ the type of steroids you are talking about (to relieve allergic conditons) is totally different to the steriods discussed here - anabolic steriods - the same as used by bodybuilders.
It it widely known to cause infertility in stallions and can also lead to behavoural problems too. Based on testosterone.
There are a few stallions on the show circuit that oddly appear to have no stock on the ground what so ever.....
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Post by thecremellosociety on Jul 23, 2009 21:09:12 GMT
Shows you how much i know  Mine are prescribed by a vet x not a local dealer lol |
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Post by nikki on Jul 23, 2009 21:30:31 GMT
I have been told these anabolic steroids also help the ponies to keep a really good summer coat so when you go to HOYS and you see a very well rounded 4 year old (looking mature beyond its years) and in full summer coat when most people are either struggling with the coats or resorted to clipping them, you do think the worse. Once the steroids are stopped some of these ponies deflate like a pricked balloon. Also steroids can make ponies much more susceptible to laminities.
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Post by jebediah on Jul 23, 2009 22:21:35 GMT
This article is interesting--mentions that if testing is for anabolic steroids it will not pick up Corticosteroids or vice vera www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=11789You may have to register to read but free. |
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Post by xxnataliexx on Jul 28, 2009 20:42:55 GMT
i would just like to apologise for any upset i have caused regarding anything i had mentioned about the use of steriods on any horse/pony . it was not my intension to write or question anything about any horse/pony in particular. i am sorry for any misunderstanding. i am now closeing down my account as i have caused an upset and i do not want this to happen again. please accept my apologies.
natalie
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Post by pencaedu on Jul 28, 2009 21:03:10 GMT
Actually, I think you have brought up an important subject - we all know it goes on & I've certainly been in the ring with a 'normal' yearling against yearlings that look like 4 year olds. No one seems interested & whilst there do seem to be less grossly obese ponies / horses around this year, it is very disheartening for those of us who like to let our animals mature as nature intended.
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Post by pencaedu on Jul 28, 2009 21:04:32 GMT
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Post by Milliesmum on Jul 28, 2009 21:21:05 GMT
Unfortunately we have no control over the ads that appear across the top of the page, they are google ads and just pick up on key words in the threads in an effort to show ads that are relevant.
I'm interested to know what upset natalie has caused though, as I certainly haven't received any complaints?
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Post by gtr121 on Jul 28, 2009 21:23:13 GMT
I thought the whole idea was to now have much slimmer horses and ponies and that the fat and bulked out ones would be put down. Can't say that I have seen this applied to the cobs though!
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Post by elliebee on Jul 28, 2009 21:58:57 GMT
Seems abit of a shame to close the account afterall this is a gossip forum some people are not always going to agree with what you say! Believe me there have been far more upsetting comments made by some people on here on other threads. I cannot see who you have upset soooo much? Yes I was shocked to read about this and voiced my opp but no complaits on my behalf xxx
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Post by elliebee on Jul 28, 2009 22:00:56 GMT
Sorry Complaints (I can spell LOL)
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Post by joules on Jul 29, 2009 11:37:48 GMT
xxnataliexxguest,I think you have brought up a subject that possibly needs looking in to,that is, if it goes on.This must truly be a health issue to the horses ,and poniies left open to this abuse.We have MM's, and have the problem of trying to keep weight off,our sec A lives on fresh air.
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Post by victoria (highhill) on Jul 29, 2009 18:00:00 GMT
xxnataliexxguest - I cant understand why you think you have upset people by bringing this up |
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Post by sarah00000 on Jul 30, 2009 8:22:58 GMT
xxnataliexxguest - I cant understand why you think you have upset people by bringing this up No - nor can I. Maybe someone sent her a nasty PM? Hope not, cos thats bullying.  |
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Post by fox111 on Aug 4, 2009 10:27:42 GMT
oh my god i didnt know this sort of thing went on. My pony doesnt bulk very well but i would never go as far as that just prep mix and fenugreek for mine!!
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Mine are prescribed by a vet x not a local dealer lol 
