Brambridge04
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My 2 and a half year old cob will get? He is 15hh now, maybe a wee bit over... Not particularly bum high.
Mum was a 15hh cob and dad was a 15.2 cob....
Mum was a 15hh cob and dad was a 15.2 cob....
How big do you think??
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Kezzabell2
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My horse was about the same size at 2.5. He's now 16'1
His mum was 15'3. Dad was 14'2
My advice, don't over feed him
His mum was 15'3. Dad was 14'2
My advice, don't over feed him
Brambridge04
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He has grass and hay that's it, but due to yard rules he will have to come in at night this winter and was debating a hard feed?
Exploding Chestnuts
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He could have a bit of micronised linseed 50gms will help stop mud fever, but not fatten, any good broad spectrum mineral, and a bit of salt and a petscoop of quick beet would be enough for growth but he will pretty much grow to his genetic height, just keep him slim for spring turnout. He can be taught to wear tack and walk in hand, maybe long reining, loose schooling with a few poles and fun jumps.
kassieg
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completely depends on how he grows could be anywhere between 15.2 & 16.2 !
Brambridge04
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Judges loved him in the show today and suggested maybe some fast fibre and youngstock mix??
AdorableAlice
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A cob does not need any form of mix. Mix contains corn. Corn usually makes cobs itch, be rude and get fat.
A good feed for babies is Sure Grow fed at the correct ratio for weight. it is pellet form and does not look 'nice' , to the human eye, in the bucket. However it contains all that a growing youngster needs. Add good hay and your cob will grow evenly and slowly.
twiggy2
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they like fat horses
Brambridge04
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Was my first ever show and to me he looks a typical 2.5year old so was surprised he won the cob class! But everyone kept saying he needed food!
May try some sure grow thanks x
May try some sure grow thanks x
NZJenny
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These things are relative - he is probably fine, but IME with showing everything is fat!
Brambridge04
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Dumb question - what do you mean by things are relative?
JosieB
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Follow Bonkers advice and you wont go wrong. He wont need feeding up and its best not to put weight on youngsters, causes lots of problems. I think Jenny means in a showing ring, look around, you will see lots of horses that would be weight scored as fat.... and yet these are the ones the judges like and reward over others which are a health weight..