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Feed little and often, horses have small stomachs and this
mimics the horse's natural feeding system
Feed plenty of forage - free access to hay always makes
for a happy pony both outside and within
Always feed good quality forage - avoid musty, mouldy hay
and be especially careful when feeding haylage, to ensure it
has been made and stored correctly, and is used within 2-3 days
of opening a bale
Ensure free access to clean fresh water - watch for pipes and
buckets freezing up in winter
Avoid large quantities of feed or water immediately before
or after exercise
Try to avoid turnout on heavily frosted grass
Feed something succulent every day but ensure carrots/apples
are cut up correctly
Feed chaff/chop or soaked sugar beet with coarse mix to
avoid bolting food
If you need to change your pony’s feed or forage type, do it
slowly by mixing old with new so their digestive system can
get used to the change
Ponies like routine - don't keep them waiting for their
evening meal, they seem to be able to tell the time too!
Also try to feed all horses/ponies on the yard at the
same time so one doesn't feel left out
Try to avoid bullying over feed by other horses. Feed each
separately and if hay has to be fed outside to a group, ensure
there are enough haynets for all
Make sure worming is up to date before horses come in for winter
CONGRATULATIONS TO...
COMPETITION 3 WINNER
608 Veterinary Group Winner:
Josh Marland
Pictured above
with his pony ‘Party’
CONGRATULATIONS TO...
COMPETITION 4 WINNER
Clyde Veterinary Group Winner:
Stacey Duncan
CONGRATULATIONS TO...
COMPETITION 3 WINNER
Paragon Veterinary Group Winner:
Daisy Holder
Pictured right
Welcome...
TO THE AUTUMN 2010
XLVETS PONY PAGES
...to try to avoid colic in the
stabled pony in winter
Your pony needs 2%
of his body weight daily in dry
weight of food. Each day they
manage to fit 1/4-1/3 of
a bale of hay into a
stomach the size
of a beachball!