Summer turn out help please

[Erow4945]

I really need advice please. I am going away for 5 weeks which was pre booked before I was given a pony. I have people to come and look after then but at present they come in every night but to make it easier I want to keep them out. Should I still feed them ? They both have a little fibre, vitamins and pasture mix? They have not lived out with me and I’m worried about leaving them although they are in capable hands! Advice please

 

[Sail_away]

If they’re both good-doers that aren’t being worked then no, I wouldn’t feed. However if they’re still coming in once a day maybe they could get a reduced feed then? So still getting their vitamins and also have an incentive to be caught easily. I’m sure they’ll be fine and enjoy their time off!

 

[JillA]

Let them have a holiday living out. That's how equines are intended to live and no, no feed unless either they need supplements or attracting to the fence to be checked on daily

 

[Goldenstar]

You will need people who are experienced enough to see wieght gain and recognise the signs of laminitis.
And be able to know what to do about it .

 

[Erow4945]

Thanks xx