2016 Miniature Horse WORLD Issues Feb/March 2016 | Page 64

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been asked repeatedly to share a proper diet for minis who are being
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We asked advice from
experienced
trainer, Ashley
Harris who makes her living honing down and toning up the bodies of
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some of most compact equine athletes in the world. Here we hope to
her tried
and true feeding regimens
for horses
being fit for halter
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and for horses in cart or performance training as well.
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What and how much do you feed a Miniature (on light
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&/or
measurements
of
hay
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grain) This
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a
tough
question
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to answer as feeding is not a one size fits all method. Each horse is
2) What supplements do you regularly use and why? I use
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for. Their program
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a 16% feed, a alfalfa/grass
hay, and
and prevent
colic *(Available
at Foxden Equine).
add a
beet pulp. The amounts can vary by horse, but generally 2-4 cups of
supplement called Energy Glow that’s made by Tiz Wiz. It is high in
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a large handful of hay, and anywhere between 2-6 cups of wet
fat and gives the horse’s more calories for extra energy, especially good
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mare or
for performance
that have a lot of classes.
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