IF YOUR HORSE has piled on the pounds recently, he isn't alone. It is estimated that obesity rates may be as high as 70% in some populations of ponies. In theory, at least, the secret to preventing excess weight gain is simple — ensure that calorie intake doesn't exceed requirements. In practice, however, avoiding and tackling excess weight can be a real challenge.
Is your horse overweight?
Being able to recognise excess weight gain is key to preventing and tackling obesity, but assessing your own horse objectively is sometimes difficult, especially as gradual changes can easily be missed when
