Posted 2008-01-30 3:39 PM (#75632) Subject: When will he fill out?
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Posts: 209 Location: pensacola, fl
I have a 5yr old Paint Gelding, he will be 6 in April, he is the perfect height for me but I really wanted him to be a little stockier. His hindquarters are "to die for" but his chest and shoulders lack a little. I had his Mom for a while and she was built like a tank, but from what I have heard his dad was long and lean.
My question: At what age should I give up hope that he will fill out in the fromt end?
Posted 2008-01-30 5:00 PM (#75638 - in reply to #75632) Subject: RE: When will he fill out?
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Posts: 209 Location: pensacola, fl
UH!! Well!! I guess you have a point!! I only get to ride on the weekends and we just trail ride. I guess I need to start utilizing that round pen I got Huh?
Posted 2008-02-01 10:14 PM (#75853 - in reply to #75851) Subject: RE: When will he fill out?
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Posts: 1989 Location: South Central OK
If they are really growthy until they are about 4 you'll still see muscle maturation into the 6th year. Some of this also has to do with the age at which he was gelded and his bloodlines.
Posted 2008-02-06 4:58 PM (#76241 - in reply to #75632) Subject: RE: When will he fill out?
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Posts: 489 Location: CA
Do lots of lateral work in an arena, and lots of long, slow trots on gentle uphills on the trail. His bone structure is probably close to being full-size at that age, but his musculature can still be built up more. Have fun improving him, and don't forget to take pictures. It's really amazing what a year can do to a horse's conformation.
When will he fill out?
