My Pony's Weight Problems

You know how when someone makes jokes about your weight and it really gets you down.

As it turns out, so do jokes about your pony's weight.

I bought that high flax supplement for Walker and it turns out its high in fat as well. He's already on High Fat High Fibre, and as a classic halter style quarter horse, he really has no problems packing on the pounds.  He takes the phrase "easy keeper" to a whole new level.

But when I mentioned to some barn people that the new supplement is also high in fat, they were all very "well, he really doesn't need that, does he?"

Excuse me?  You're seriously going to criticize my horse's weight? Back off, sista! Walker is just fine in all his voluptuous awesomeness.

Then the vet came out to do his yearly vaccinations and teeth floating, and she also did a full physical.

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And you know what she said?  "He looks lean and muscular."  Lean and muscular.  I kid you not.  TAKE THAT, haters.

Other than that, the vet pointed out that Walker has some fluid build-up in his hind hocks.  She suggested either a joint supplement or even injections.  I know that injections are common and maybe it's my phobia of needles and downright distrust of medicine, but I think I'm going to go with the supplement.  I had already been debating a joint supplement so she simply confirmed my suspicions.

She also suggested that I might like to try Soft Ride boots.  I have also looked at those before.  She thinks that a lot of Walker's stiffness coming out of the stall is actually foot soreness and that he might benefit from some added comfort.  She said that she has seen some great results with them, and frankly, I'd pay anything to keep my pony comfortable.

Not including this of course.
I doubt this is comfortable at all.

So needless to say, it was an expensive visit bound to become more expensive.