Simbapony
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Has anyone had a horse born early September? Was growth or anything like that affected by being later ?
September born horses?
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rabatsa
Confuddled
Rabatsa was an October foal. She grew taller than her mother but was backward compared to the same year foals born April/May but well advanced compared to the following years foals.
As long as the mare gets the correct nutrition for milk production all should be well.
As long as the mare gets the correct nutrition for milk production all should be well.
Cherisheddust
Member
Yes, purchased as a yearling. Has grown taller than ever expected and he left his brain behind for a while. Now about to turn 6. Didn't start him till he was 4 1/2, due to lack of physical and mental maturity. Had many breaks for growth during training. Not sure this is all down to being Sept born. Could just be a tall young horse taking his time. Although I wonder if they miss out on the vital grass time to play as a foal. Born and within a few months possibly standing in due to weather, rugs? and the inevitable hard feed.
nagblagger
Well-Known Member
I had an October one, left out with mum 24/7 and field shelter until weaning. I left together a bit longer before weaning but that was due to circumstances at the time.. Had no issues, he was PTS at 29 years.
tda
Well-Known Member
I've had 2 September foals, no difference at all with growth, first one started under saddle as he approached 4, he's still a dude but has a gentle hacking life
The other still lives here, she's been sat on and had a gentle wander down the lane but I fully expect her not to be behind
The other still lives here, she's been sat on and had a gentle wander down the lane but I fully expect her not to be behind
NeverSurrender
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I have an August baby, he's just turned 4 but still very much looks like a 3 year old - he's a late maturing breed anyway so I'm assuming he will catch up in his own time!