How Do You Care For A Pony?
Caring for a pony is much like caring for a full-sized horse, but there are important differences. Caring for a pony should be closer to the care you give a horse, not the care you give a pet such as a dog. Many people mistakenly treat ponies like pets. Learn to properly care for a pony by following these steps. Contain your pony in a safe pasture. Ponies need fencing similar to horses, but without large gaps under and between rails. A pony can roll under a fence more easily than a horse. Make sure the fence is low to the ground and has rails close together so the pony is not able to stick his head and legs through. Keep predators away from your pony. Dogs and ponies do not mix well. Ponies are too small to defend themselves from dogs. Many ponies have suffered extreme wounds and even death because of a dog attack. Make sure stray dogs can’t get inside the fence with your pony by putting up a wire fence with small sized squares. Build a shelter for your pony. If you don’t have a barn a
