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Before buying a miniature horse
- Check local council regulations
- Apply for property identification code (PIC)
- Ensure fencing is safe
- Have either a shelter shed or thick tree area
- Be committed to long term financial investment of care
Feeding a miniature horse
WHAT DO HORSES EAT?
SHOULD I FEED MY MINIATURE HORSE GRAIN EVERYDAY?
No, a miniature horse should only be given graina treat unless there is a good reason to do otherwise.
DO I NEED TO FEED HAY EVERYDAY?
No, most miniature horses will eat more food that they need with a small amount of grass in the paddock.
DO MINIATURE HORSES OVER EAT?
Yes, most miniature horses will over eat and often need to be locked in a small yard and given only a small amount of food, either for a period of time or as a daily/weekly occurrence or else you risk them getting founder or colic or potentially dying.
- Grass
- Good quality grass hay (do not feed lucern hay as it has too much sugar and protein for miniature horses)
- Treats (pony grain mix, oaten chaff, apples and carrots)
SHOULD I FEED MY MINIATURE HORSE GRAIN EVERYDAY?
No, a miniature horse should only be given graina treat unless there is a good reason to do otherwise.
DO I NEED TO FEED HAY EVERYDAY?
No, most miniature horses will eat more food that they need with a small amount of grass in the paddock.
DO MINIATURE HORSES OVER EAT?
Yes, most miniature horses will over eat and often need to be locked in a small yard and given only a small amount of food, either for a period of time or as a daily/weekly occurrence or else you risk them getting founder or colic or potentially dying.
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