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Horses of all sizes eat 1-2% of their body weight. The richer the hay (alfalfa versus grass), less is fed... The more active or growing the horse is doing more is fed... Other factors such as weather... The average horse weighs 1,000 lbs and thus the average is to feed 7 pounds twice daily...

I also feed by weight but also supplement my guy with alfalfa pellets and a ration balancer. He weighs 375# and eats 450# of Timothy hay in a month so I'd go by an estimate of 2% of their body weight as suggested, too...

If belly sweats truly worked, I'd get one for me! Women everywhere would wear them on their bellies and thighs ;) That said... Proper diet and exercise works best for horses and humans alike.

Paintponylvr.... Unrelated but I'm looking for a harness for my 46" shetland like the one in the tire drag photo. Where did that one come from? My modern needs to drag the arena occasionally I'm thinking

Our arena is small, 90 x 90... So in between round pen and large arena size. Works pretty well because horses can move out and even gallop and you can even hook and drive. A 50 or 60 foot is standard though for big horses and 40 would work for minis. Most make do with what they have!

All the big horses in my barn have the "Amazing Graze" from drsfostersmith.com but I think it might be a little large for minis. The hole is a little large, so we duct tape it halfway closed. They are great though.

A higher end harness will last longer, fit better, and retain resale value if you take good care of it. Spend as much as you can on a harness, even if it's a starter harness.

Look up Scripps Miramar I think? They have pinto saddlebreds and minis that are almost always in the Rose parade.... http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iDVIxaLpl0E&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DiDVIxaLpl0E

It could take a while. There is a weanling filly and colt andalusian pair at my barn... The filly "nursed" on the colt's sheath for almost three months before giving up. He didn't seem to mind and he's younger by three months.

It's the laxative effect of a product which removes sand. Chia seed, like flax seed, has a hard hull and is very small so unless ground up, will not have any of the health benefits you listed. However, it's the indigestible hull which creates the laxative, so grinding will release the nutrient...

Maybe batteries need to be changed?

I'm very sorry for your loss. I shop for Christmas year-round so that I can give thoughtful gifts (instead of wracking my brain last minute... If someone mentions something they like, I get it), don't strain my bank account, and spend December wrapping and just relaxing and enjoying the season...

Awwww... I loved watching Mr. G at nationals! What a grand old man!

Your trainer will be able to tame it down and it likely will grow some by show season so don't stress about it.

My pony will do anything for a stem of hay, so I think it doesn't really matter.

Alfalfa or alfalfa/oat pellets.

Why are you feeding it? Does your horse need extra calories?

What has already been mentioned, I'd do.

Neutral. Oats, barley, and most grains are neutral to me. Anything in moderation as part of a balanced feed program is my rule of thumb when feeding my horses or my children :-). If an individual intolerance comes up, then it's time to deal with it.

I've paid anywhere from $25 to $50 per trim. Currently paying $40. My horses are haltered, held, clean, well mannered (if they aren't I tip the farrier!) and we've got a covered, concrete pad for them to work on rain or shine. If I were you, I'd inform current clients of the price change and...