Recent content by Kimimerra

Would you say I would be better off feeding him sugar beet rather than calm & condition? I would like to try basic feed as I’ve spent so much on special feeds that haven’t really done much for him. I’m getting the linseed soon so I’m praying that helps. I’m having a bit of a problem with grass...

Yeah he worries me a lot, it’s got so much harder as he’s got older. Thanks so much for your help

No I haven’t even thought about bloods to be honest as he's been normal with everything except his weight. So I just thought it was just the diet was wrong. I’ve tried the dengie grass pellets. Yeah I’ll stop the garlic, I thought it aided digestion because it says on the bottle that it supports...

Hi all, I know this is a common thread but I've read loads about feeding advice for old horses but it all seems like they feed way too much of lots of different things and it's all confused me and I don't know what route to take. I'll explain a bit about my situation and hopefully you can help...

Thanks so much for your replies x

How much speedibeet and chaff or grass nuts and linseed would you recommend as a hay replacer? He's only 13.2hh

Thanks everyone. Unfortunately, I cannot be up there 3 times a day due to work. I will take all of your advice on board and hopefully he will put on some weight! Yes roll on spring lol

Hi all, I need advice on how to get my 22yr old cob to put on weight at this horrible time of year. Every winter my pony gets so thin and he eats quite a lot. In the summer when there is grass, he's in perfect condition. But when there is nothing out in the fields his fat just falls off him. I...

The grass isn't good quality and he isn't parrot mouthed. He's still feeding from his mam so I don't think his belly is empty. But he is either still hungry or very greedy lol. He's very good in weight, no ribs showing and he looks in perfect condition. I've been watching him lately and hes...

Maybe! I noticed that he likes to paw at the food bowl while eating

Thanks for your comments. I really appreciate the help

Okay. Thank you

I'm a bit concerned for my 5 month old colt who everytime he has some of his mother's food or any feed, he rolls. Is this a sign of colic? I'm sorry I'm not very educated on raising foals as I only found out my mare was pregnant a week before she gave birth and I was not expecting it as our...

Thank you so much for your reply and suggestions. Is it normal for it to get less squishy and a bit more firm? I had a feel of it today and has got noticeably smaller but feels a bit firmer.

Hi everyone, my mare has a hematoma on her chest, it's not very big but it is slowly getting bigger. Anyone know what's the best thing I can do for it? She's had it for a few days now and I've left it alone as I'm not sure how to treat it. Will it go away on its own or does a vet need to come...