Table 1 Body condition and weight codes and themes
Initial codes | Initial themes | Final themes |
|---|---|---|
Aware of possible weight issues & doing something about it | Awareness and feels in control | Awareness and feels in control |
Just the way it/he/she is | Awareness but doesn't feel in control | Awareness but doesn't feel in control |
Out of owner's control | ||
Knows something needs changing but excuses/doesn't know how/hasn't yet | ||
Input from others the owner trusts (yard, farrier, vet) | Other feelings/actions around weight | Seeks expert opinion |
Doesn't trust own judgement | ||
Weight is lesser of two evils | Weight balanced against other factors | |
Horse is happy with current situation |