miniaturefarm
Exploring the pasture
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So, I need some tips, I finally saved up enough money for a Shetland pony. I have taken lessons for 5 years and understand the cost / time of owning horses, but I believe I can do it!
(1, Grass)
So, the field I'm keeping my Shetland pony in, is not exactly "grass" straw grows in it. and people cut it a few times a year. So, will the pony eat this?
(2, Over feeding)
Should I feed my pony grain? I understand that they eat hay in stuff, but should I feed my pony's hay yearly? should I leave hay out there for them to eat? but about the grain, should they eat it? all year round? if so, how much? (By the way I'm getting one pony and if I need to, I could get it a companion if her/him needs it)
(3, Buying)
I'm looking for a 10 / 20-year-old Shetland with good manners, I don't care about the gender, but I want a pony that stands good for the farrier, kid safe, loads into the trailer, etc. YES! I want the dream pony! but of course I want a pony to bond with and love on and care for. But give me tips of buying and what I should look for.
(4, too much grass?)
Would my pony eat too much grass? or straw whatever grows out in the field, would my pony eat too much? and is there a way I could stop that?
(5, Tips and tricks)
I need all the tips I need! send any in that you think I need,
Thank you!
(1, Grass)
So, the field I'm keeping my Shetland pony in, is not exactly "grass" straw grows in it. and people cut it a few times a year. So, will the pony eat this?
(2, Over feeding)
Should I feed my pony grain? I understand that they eat hay in stuff, but should I feed my pony's hay yearly? should I leave hay out there for them to eat? but about the grain, should they eat it? all year round? if so, how much? (By the way I'm getting one pony and if I need to, I could get it a companion if her/him needs it)
(3, Buying)
I'm looking for a 10 / 20-year-old Shetland with good manners, I don't care about the gender, but I want a pony that stands good for the farrier, kid safe, loads into the trailer, etc. YES! I want the dream pony! but of course I want a pony to bond with and love on and care for. But give me tips of buying and what I should look for.
(4, too much grass?)
Would my pony eat too much grass? or straw whatever grows out in the field, would my pony eat too much? and is there a way I could stop that?
(5, Tips and tricks)
I need all the tips I need! send any in that you think I need,
Thank you!