Me too. I don’t think she even looks that thin. Yes, add some groceries and give her some time. But she looks like she will bounce back quickly! And I agree to watch the herd dynamics, especially as the pasture starts to wane. Make sure she can get to the hay.
Pretty girl! I definitely want to see an updated photo in a month!
Nope, nothing that 75lb or so can’t fix! The bigger issue is just the muscling from whatever’s making her sore and protective of her body. A month of good groceries, some good body work, and she’s going to be lovely.
Thanks again everyone, I really appreciate the support. She was only being fed Omolene 200 and was constantly being chased from her food at her last place, which I’m sure was the major factor in her weight loss. I’m slowly switching her over to Triple Crown Sr. and she is fed with a nose bag, so guaranteed to get every last crumb. (Sadly, I won’t have an official barn built on my new property until lumber prices drop from the current astronomical levels.) I also started her on joint and gastro supps as well.
On a better note, she’s an absolute sweetheart. She comes when I call to her, and seems to be a pretty smart cookie. She definitely has one of those “been there, done that” ottb attitudes rather than the fruit loop, cray-cray ones some end up with. I’ll be calling the vet tomorrow to find someone that can do a chiro work-up on her to help her feel more comfortable. I’ll post some progress pics soon!
Quick edit: The guy also has another mare he’s looking to place, Roses For Martina. I’m not as keen on the other mare’s pedigree, but she is a nice, stout looking horse. If anyone is interested in her, I’ll be happy to share pics and contact info privately.
Hi everyone, I’m way overdue on an update on this pretty girl. I took some quick pics of my guys out in the pasture this week, so wanted to share a couple. She fit in pretty well with them originally, and has since become a solid mid-pack member of the herd. It took her some time to warm up to me, but after a month or so (and discovering the magic of treats!) she really started to come out of her shell. She’s now just as in my pocket as the rest of them are.
I’m planning on breeding her, but probably not until 2024. I have not been able to do as much work on my property as I would’ve liked due to the economy. However, I would love any stallion recommendations. It’s never too early to start drooling! 
The baby will probably be my last “official” horse, as I’m now past a certain age and have a greater sense of self preservation.
I’ve always loved RIDs and Irish Sport horses, so I’d love to find a good ammie-friendly dude for some dressage, low level jumping, and just hacking out. Color not important, but I do prefer a horse at least 16.2. Mare is 16.1, but I’m rather tall myself, so I need something to take up a lot of leg. Second choice for a stallion would be a Trakehner, but honestly, so long as he tends to sire level-headed babies, and hopefully correct some of my mare’s flaws, I’m happy whatever the breed.
She looks great!!! Almost has a morgan type face to her, which I adore! No advice on breeding, I would just say make sure whichever stud you pick, that she can handle the foal weight and size when birthing. Keep us updated! 
It would be best to get a good conformation photo of her, and I would make a new post in Breeding. As you get to know her, think about things you want to keep, and what you feel need improving.
There are certainly any number of RID/ISH/Trak stallions who fit the criteria you list so far
I’m late to the party but congrats on your pretty and upgraded girl!
That is an above average sport pedigree.
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