Horses24-7
Well-Known Member
Hi
I've just purchased my daughters first pony, he's 36 inches.
He has a little pot belly and a hairy dull coat, shes had him on part loan since April and his summer coat wasn't very shiny etc. His previous owner practically kept him on fresh air, starvation paddock over summer with no additional feed, and starvation paddock over winter with a smAll feed of pony nuts and chaff and a sec of hay at night.
When you feel under his winter coat you can feel his ribs and hip bones even though he has a rounded tummy?
Any advice on what to feed? Was thinking of a low cal balancer? Never owned shetlands!! But obviously don't want him fizzy! Would love him to have a nice healthy coat etc.
Thanks x
I've just purchased my daughters first pony, he's 36 inches.
He has a little pot belly and a hairy dull coat, shes had him on part loan since April and his summer coat wasn't very shiny etc. His previous owner practically kept him on fresh air, starvation paddock over summer with no additional feed, and starvation paddock over winter with a smAll feed of pony nuts and chaff and a sec of hay at night.
When you feel under his winter coat you can feel his ribs and hip bones even though he has a rounded tummy?
Any advice on what to feed? Was thinking of a low cal balancer? Never owned shetlands!! But obviously don't want him fizzy! Would love him to have a nice healthy coat etc.
Thanks x