4/9/18
Tips to keep your broodmare in shape
Your broodmare needs breaks from having babies once in awhile, too long waiting sometimes results in complications of foaling as I know I heard of people experiencing that as people forget that when they are not in foal to get them checked by their vet to make sure they are in shape and perfect weight. A skinny mommy is not good at all. I have seen some posts on some sites that people are putting their broodmares on a diet to loose weight while in foal or right after foaling which is bad as while your mare is nursing its foal she needs those extra calories to keep up her weight.
Share your tips and helpful feeds that some people haven't thought to use that is safe for your mares that are in foal and nursing.
Share your tips and helpful feeds that some people haven't thought to use that is safe for your mares that are in foal and nursing.
How to keep your stallion in shape and perfect weight
Besides the normal hoof, teeth, deworming, and vet checks your stallion is the one who gets your broodmares pregnant. He needs a special feeding program too especially as he gets older. Share your feeding tips and changes as your stud gets older.
My Classic is 21 years young next month and doesn't have the old age problems at all except I have had to change his grain intake for his weight as his girls are bossy and he lets them get their way anymore since he is used to being in the herd with them. He does concentrate on his feed and when the weather is good he gets a few hours to half or most of the day out for grass.
My Classic is 21 years young next month and doesn't have the old age problems at all except I have had to change his grain intake for his weight as his girls are bossy and he lets them get their way anymore since he is used to being in the herd with them. He does concentrate on his feed and when the weather is good he gets a few hours to half or most of the day out for grass.
3/28/18
Foal Training Tips
Desensitizing - halter - lead - loading into a trailer or back of car that has room for them to be hauled in - housetraining - preparing for the farrier - preparing for the vet - socialization to people, dogs, big horses, etc.
3/26/18
Post your newborn foals
Get ready to post pictures of your newborn foals on this post. Can't wait to see everyone's babies and show off my own that are due this year. My mares Violet and Rain are huge and ready to foal within the next two months. Violet will more than likely having a bay/brown based foal and Rain will be a surprise as I do not know what she looks like shed out of her winter coat and no idea what style of blue roan the sire of the foal is.
3/20/18
Post your pictures of your pregnant mommys
Violet is a great mother and even though she doesn't like to be spoiled except the way of treats she does enjoy daily scratches, walks when the weather permits, extra grain, carrots, apples, and Rounder's treats. She wants you to show off your mares pregnant bellies of soon to be born foals. So please use this post to comment your pictures.
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