[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

She should be able to reach her full potential now.

I have one that was in very bad shape when I got him. Long story short, there can be some after effects that show up, at least they did in him, when they haven't been taken care of well. I've battled anadrosis, respritory infections, ulcers, that all come from the poor care. He looks good and healthy now, but he is a bit of a hard keeper requires lots of feed. I've had him now for going on 4 years. I keep my fingers crossed that eventually he will get totally healthy. It seems he goes in cycles. I get him healthy and start working with him, and some problem shows up. It makes it very difficult to ride him, when you don't know what it will do to him....

I hope your mare stays healthy.

Becky

[Centaur]

Oh Becky, I am sorry to hear about the problems. It's so wrong what some people do to horses. Here's hoping for the best for you. We have our fingers crossed for the filly. So far so good...that's one of the reasons we stalled her nightly until she put some meat on her and now we have her out 24/7 for exercise and just doing her thing. The only time she is in now is when there is a cold rain expected. We're letting nature take her course for the most part cause we think She knows best :)