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Platform Miniature Horse & Pony
is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of miniature
horses and ponies, who tend to be more metabolically efficient
than large horses but still must meet the nutritional demands
imposed by growth, gestation, lactation, breeding and competition.
Rich in highly digestible fiber and quality amino acids,
this palatable formula is well fortified with vitamins and
minerals to meet all the needs of miniature horses and ponies
despite their relatively small feed intake.
Directions:
Amount of feed needed will vary with
temperament, metabolism, environment, activity level, health
status, desired body condition and quality of forage fed. Animals with “hotter” temperaments
or a high level of activity and mares that lactate heavily
will need more feed than quieter, more sedentary or overweight
animals.
A good quality hay or pasture should
be fed with Platform Miniature Horse & Pony Feed. Hay/forage should
comprise at least 50% of the daily diet. Limit Platform Miniature
Horse & Pony Feed to no more than 50% of the total daily
ration to provide not more than 0.3 ppm added selenium in
the total ration. Plenty of clean, fresh water should
be provided at all times.
- Keep fresh, clean water available at all times except
immediately after intense physical activity. Always provide
access to salt.
- Miniature horses and ponies require
some roughage in the diet for optimal gut function. Base
feeding programs on hay and/or pasture access. When feeding
Platform Miniature Horse and Pony Formula as a concentrate,
roughage should comprise a minimum of 30 to 40% of the
daily diet, or about 0.75 to 1.0% of the animal’s
body weight.
- Use a weight tape to measure your
miniature horse’s
or pony’s weight and to monitor changes in weight.
- Use true weight of feed (using a scale),
not volume (scoop or container), of hay and concentrate
to accurately determine feeding rates for your horse.
- Make feed changes gradually over a period of at least
seven days.
- Divide daily food intake into at least two
meals, more if possible.
- Store feed and roughage in clean, dry areas
protected from rodents. Never feed wet, moldy or insect-infested
product.
- Maintain a regular deworming and vaccination program,
have the horse's teeth examined annually and consult your
veterinarian periodically.
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