Tobiano
Well-Known Member
About 2 weeks ago I swapped bilbo on to a routine of out at night (muzzled) in during the day. His field companion(not my horse) has to be out at night so it would be difficult to change completely.
The problem is thwt bilbo is a bit lethargic in the day time - this happened last summer too.
I think it may be because he grazes all night and then wants to sleep in the day. Others have suggested giving him a bit more hard feed but that seems a bit silly given all the trouble I am taking not to put weight on him. He has lost some weight recently though, which I am pleased about as he is a very good doer cob.
I can't put him out later than his companion because he gets very upset. I could bring him in earlier, if I got up at 4 am, once I finish work in 8 weeks time.
Any suggestions please?
The problem is thwt bilbo is a bit lethargic in the day time - this happened last summer too.
I think it may be because he grazes all night and then wants to sleep in the day. Others have suggested giving him a bit more hard feed but that seems a bit silly given all the trouble I am taking not to put weight on him. He has lost some weight recently though, which I am pleased about as he is a very good doer cob.
I can't put him out later than his companion because he gets very upset. I could bring him in earlier, if I got up at 4 am, once I finish work in 8 weeks time.
Any suggestions please?