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Feeding Recommendations for Miniature Horses 
Management Considerations for Miniature Horses
Because of their small size, miniature horses are easy to overfeed and this can cause obesity. Obesity in horses can cause founder, decreased performance and decreased reproductive efficiency.
F2. Feed according to recommendations by weighing your hay and feed to prevent overfeeding and obesity.
Feed at regular times, at least twice daily in equal amounts; don’t feed more than 0.5% of body weight per meal for any feed products.
Do not feed hay or feed products on a free-choice basis.
Have clean, fresh water and a white salt block available at all times.
Do not provide EquiMin Horse Mineral or other mineral products available free-choice to prevent formation of enteroliths or intestinal stones.
Maintain an effective parasite control, dental and vaccination program and make any changes in feed or hay over a period of 7 to 10 days.
Using a kitchen measuring cup for Triple Crown and Legends feeds, ¾ cup = ¼ pound, 1½ cups = ½ pound and 3 cups = 1 pound.
Miniature horses should be fed 1.5% to 2% of their body weight daily to meet requirements for maintenance (example: 200-lb miniature horse fed 3 to 4 lbs of hay daily). Feed good quality hay at a minimum of 1% of body weight daily plus a horse feed supplement or fortified feed to meet nutritional requirements.
