If you haven't already, I would also have this mare's teeth checked to make sure she has no hooks, etc.. in the back. If she can't chew well, I dont care how much food you give her, she is not going to be able to get out of it what she should. I would up her feed- grain on a daily basis, and make sure she has good quality hay with some protein to it.
Mare with foal looks thin
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I haven't read the other replies, but I will offer this. I am currently feeding my lactating mare two full scoops of nutrena prime every day. (One at breakfast and one at dinner.) It seems to be the perfect amount to keep weight on her while she's nursing. Her demand may increase or decrease. Prime is a 12% protein feed. I would be hesitant to feed minis a higher percentage of protein than that.
Also, she doesn't get much grass, but she does get grass hay. Even if she were to be getting grass, she may still need to be grained. Remember to change amounts slowly, but she probably does need grain. My girl is a good weight, even with a belly they can be too thin. Mini mares like people just tend to get stretched out from pregnancy. Out of an entire herd that would be getting grass or just grass hay a lactating mare would demand grain the most.
Also, she doesn't get much grass, but she does get grass hay. Even if she were to be getting grass, she may still need to be grained. Remember to change amounts slowly, but she probably does need grain. My girl is a good weight, even with a belly they can be too thin. Mini mares like people just tend to get stretched out from pregnancy. Out of an entire herd that would be getting grass or just grass hay a lactating mare would demand grain the most.
