Body Condition Score 9 – Obese

Body Condition Score 9 – Obese

The crease down the back is obvious. Patchy fat will appear over the ribs. The fat around the tailhead is bulging; fat along the withers, behind the shoulders, and along the neck are also obvious. Fat is along the inner thighs (aka twist area) and may appear to rub together; the flank area is also filled with fat. Rump is apple shape Rump is round and apple shape.

 

  • Patchy fat can be seen over the ribs, neck, behind the shoulder and the flank area is also filled with fat
  • Noticeable thickening of the neck; “fat ripples“ are wider
  • Crease down the back is obvious
  • The fat around the tailhead is bulging
  • Rump is apple shape
  • Note the ripple effect of the fat in areas of the horse’s body

Neck/Shoulder

Bulging fat and patchy fat is not uncommon

Withers

Round in appearance due to obvious fat

Loin/Back

Crease down the back is obvious

Ribs

Patchy fat may appear over area

Tailhead

Bulging fat around area; rump is round and apple shape