ugh, don't let me look at Craigslist

I would say that she should be reassessed once she gets some weight and muscle on her. I would act like I had a sore back too if someone were riding me in that condition.

Her back is verrrry long in addition if those photos aren't lying. She might have chronic issues with it, but weight and muscle would probably do wonders.

Huh. The back doesn't look that long to me.

Look at her LSJ and her last rib (sadly, both easily seen).

ah, so more of a weak coupling than an overall long back? I can see that. The right conditioning would help.

Long loin is what I see. But both photos are taken at an angle so it's hard to really see the relation.

wish she was near me....those eyes say help me and give me a chance !!!! :sad

Does she remind anyone else of the horse that played in Black Beauty as Black Beauty at the auction when he looked on death's door?

oh, yes!

Her name is Hope, by the way.

Oh man. Why'd that have to be her name? *gah* Somebody go get the poor girl.

[color=#8000BF][b]Oh I feel so sorry for the poor girl.[/b][/color]

[quote="Sara"]Huh. The back doesn't look that long to me.[/quote]
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It does, but could be the lack of muscle & the angle of the pic.
Would need better pics for sure.
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[quote="accphotography"]Does she remind anyone else of the horse that played in Black Beauty as Black Beauty at the auction when he looked on death's door?[/quote]

[color=#8000BF][b]Yes, she sure does[/b][/color]

PLEASE go get her, poor little mare :sad

she has a kind eye, hope she finds a loving soul to look after her

I would take the gamble on her. She is only 4 years old, needs FOOD before I would even worry about the back. What could be a 'sore' back maybe bad fitting tack (and how would it fit well on bone?)

You can't even really judge how long her back is at that angle plus, she has no Point of her butt - no muscle there to fill out and put some length on her hind quarter. A 3 circle horse - is ideal - she's not as long as say, a saddlebred, and they are still able to be ridden fine.

I'd go get her. No wonder her back is sore. Bones sticking out and all.

I disagree about her loin, it's her coupling that is weak and peaky. It looks about a hands width for the loin and she looks pretty close. The peaky part will improve with food and work. It will take you a year to get her looking decent.

(edited drunken looking sentence)

Honestly, it looks like the same problem Mist has:: No topline.
We asked our vet about Mist's behavior, and he said that it was probably because she had no topline and was hurting from it. It made the saddle fit weird, and she didn't have the muscle to support a rider. Like now, after a lot of lunging, she's building a topline and acting much better. That combined with the lovely woolly saddle pads she gets to wear, lol. They said she hasn't been acting up for them at all. I warned them that I have to use a mounting block with her, and they said they always use one anyway. With her light rider, cushy pads, the start of new muscle, and regular rub downs with liniment (which she adooores), she's been a happy camper.

I'm waiting to hear back from them. It's driving me crazy. You see so many horses in need online now and usually I'm able to pass them up (wisely, my barn is full) but there's something about this one. I just asked about the back because I can't hang on to someone else's pasture ornament indefinitely so hopefully I'll be able to rehab her and place her somewhere good.

Monsterpony, if she comes I'll be putting that shop quarantine to use!

Must be nice!!! I want to do a small quarantine area! about 3/4 acre in my front side yard just in case...or for pasture liming or something....I put a garden in my paddock as it had the best sun. I miss it immensely sometimes though when I need it.

You have to keep us updated!

[quote="Sara"]Monsterpony, if she comes I'll be putting that shop quarantine to use![/quote]

It must be ESP. My first thought when I saw the picture was that you would get to test out your quarantine system. :laugh1

whyowhyowhyowhy haven't they called me back? :((

...yes why ????? Am going to have to go to ged now without knowing...sulk !!

I've already got hauling lined up, a friend/student who is going in with me on her rescue, and another friend who works for Purina and says he can probably get her feed sponsored by his work. Now I just need the skinny mare!

awe! what a sweety! bring her home and if she really has an issue, she can learn to drive....

Hi Sass!

:HB

*waves back*

[quote="lipigirl"]wish she was near me....those eyes say help me and give me a chance !!!! :sad[/quote]

You'd be a basketcase if you followed me on my occasional trips to the sale barn (just for kicks) How many times I have walked off with a knot in my stomach, ignoring those looks. :cry: Todays horse to tug my heartstrings was 850 lbs and went for 14 cts (per pound) You do the math. :shock:

Have they contacted you yet, CC? :?

No. :-l

You're going through exactly what Lace's previous owner put me through. Three days with no calls. *pulls hair out* :cry:

Do people [b]want[/b] these sweet mares to be eaten instead of loved? You'd think they would jump on it when there is someone legitimately interested!