- About $1.00 per day will keep a mini happy, individuals may not require the amount of food outlined below. It may be too much.
- Feeding a mini is very inexpensive since they eat about 2-4 measuring cups of sweet feed a day until they are mature, about three years of age. A 50 lb. bag of top quality sweet feed is approximately $11.00 and that would last at least 50 days. The daily cost for sweet feed is $0.22.
- During periods of time where you have no pasture grazing available you need to give a mini 1-1.5 lbs. of grass hay morning and night.
- One acre of pasture can sustain about 5 minis depending on the climate.
- Always have a salt or salt/mineral available in the pasture or stall with your horse.
- Plenty of water must always be available.
- A horse needs plenty of exercise.
- A horse that is too fat is just as bad as one that is too thin. Check the ribs by gently pressing your fingers into their side. If you can't feel the ribs, slowly taper the grain and hay ration down. If the ribs are very easy to feel and are prominent, begin to slowly increase the amount of feed you give them. They should have a nice fat layer over their ribs. This test is especially important during the winter when they have heavy winter coat. They may "look" fine on weight but do the rib test.
Article compliments of AmericanMiniatureHorse.com
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Last Updated on Friday, 19 March 2010 23:43 |
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Nutrition: It's important to understand the nutritional needs of Miniature Horses. Miniatures are prone to overeating and can develop problems from excessive food intake. Nutrition for Miniature Horse is similar to that for large horses but the differences in body size must always be considered. Miniature Horses will normally require a daily ration of grain and hay. Two feedings daily are the minimum when feeding Miniature Horses because of the size of their intestinal tract and the need for continual movement of food in their system. Plenty of clean water should always be available. Pasture access must be limited when the grass is long and lush or founder (a painful and crippling condition) may result. As with all horses, feeding should be tailored to the individual animal. Check with your veterinarian on an appropriate feeding program for your particular horse.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 20 March 2010 00:10 |
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There are many things that you need to know when buying a miniature horse and you should be prepared to make a commitment of at least 20-35 years. Before you buy, make sure that you meet the minimum requirements:
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Last Updated on Friday, 19 March 2010 23:46 |
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