Comments on LWF Sport Horses: Feeding Young Horses

Natalie, Our yearlings are getting Nutrena Safe C...

2009-06-29T11:37:53.225-04:00

Natalie,

Our yearlings are getting Nutrena Safe Choice. It is a low startch and sugar feed that is safe for all horses. They are also out on grass 24/7 and get a small amount of hay (1 flake) with their grain feeding (2x a day). They get 3 - 6 lbs of grain a day depending on how they grow. We don't want to have them too ribby, but should be able to feel the ribs. Yearlings on grass sometimes get a bit of a belly, but as long as there is not a lot of fat over their back, neck and croup, we don't worry about it. Some warmbloods really grow fast and others more slowly. It is usually the ones that are shooting up that tend to look skinny and will need more grain to insure they are getting the vitamins and minerals necessary for proper growth of the bones. Don't make the mistake of starving the fast growing, large jointed warmblood - you won't stop what they are programed for, but you could cause harm. As long as their joints feel hard, everything is fine, if you notice that they look swollen or are soft like a water ballon, you should consult your vet. If you are familiar with the rating scale on horses, you want your growing horses around a 5. You will need to make adjustments frequently as their growth speeds up and slows down. Hope this helps.

I am a new owner to having a warmblood foal. the j...

2009-06-28T21:09:33.832-04:00

I am a new owner to having a warmblood foal. the just dont grow like the TB's i'm used to. What doyou feed your warmblod yearlings?
thank you so much i'm currently feeding Triple Crown Grow. but am not sure if this type of feed is good for a warmblood. That i why i am not feeding him what we feed the TB's kentucky sweet oats. if i could have peoples opinion i wold appreciate it.

Yes, they have to be watched, but then that is par...

2008-04-24T22:36:00.000-04:00

Yes, they have to be watched, but then that is part of the fun of raising horses, isn't it? Watching them grow!

I guess it's always a balancing act, too much or t...

2008-04-24T10:55:00.000-04:00

I guess it's always a balancing act, too much or too little, it constantly has to be adjusted. It is good that as a conscientious breeder you are always monitoring them to make sure they get what they need when they need it.

I go through the same things feeding young horses ...

2008-04-24T01:37:00.000-04:00

I go through the same things feeding young horses here. I think I have it under control, growth spurt comes and out pop ribs. lol Sometimes it feels like a full time job just trying to keep up with the individual diets for this many horses.