What should I feed a fully weaned 7 month old native foal (due to make 13hh when adult)?
The nutrient needs of the growing horse are somewhat different to that of a mature adult horse. It is vital that young horses receive optimal levels of all vitamins and minerals. Good quality protein is also essential to ensure that they grow and develop correctly. It is important that young ponies are provided with adequate but not excessive amounts of energy (calories) in the diet, which could lead to developmental problems. The best way to judge youngster’s energy requirements is to monitor and condition score them regularly; you should aim to be able to just see their ribs. They will look leggy. If your youngster is currently in good condition I would recommend that you feed him Foal Mix, which has been specifically designed for native pony foals who maintain weight easily. As a guide a foal aged 11months with an expected mature weight of 350kg would require approximately 1kg of Foal Mix per day in order to meet vitamin and mineral requirements. You may also like to consider feedin
