i had her on pasture last summer. This winter she was on 1/2 alph alpha and 1/2 grass bales. So when the snow melts.. how do I safely get her back on pasture? Apparently she foundered before I got her... but she was good on pasture last summer when I got her, so I plan to put her on the same field again this year as she did good on it before
2007-02-17 10:53:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If you had her on the same pasture last summer, then she should be ok. Just keep an eye on her since she has a history of founder. Try turning her out for a couple hours a day at first, and then increasing it every couple of days, if you feel that she isn't showing any signs of founder, until she can be turned out all day. When she isn't turned out in the grass pasture, keep her in a dirt paddock if possible so she isn't cooped up during the nice summer months. Hope this helps!
2007-02-17 10:58:34 · answer #1 · answered by rockerchic821 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At the beginning of the season keep her on the same feed formula you're using now, and as the pasture grows in, start cutting the feed mixture back gradually until she's on full pasture the way you want her to be. Keep a really close eye on her, with a vet check before the time comes for her to go to pasture, Would this help any, coming from a non-horse owner?
2007-02-17 11:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by curious cat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
New grass is the culprit here...that real green early grass that comes out. Make sure you graze only half hour at a time, then bring her in. Do this as you increase her grazing time a half hour a day until she is out all day long.
But beware...once they founder, they are very likely to do it again, with devistating results. I would not turn a horse out on pasture that had any history of founder...and certainly not until the grass has had a chance to age some.
2007-02-17 11:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by dressage.rider 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there is adequate pasture, the horses won't consume hay. Mine are became around between 2 pastures, and whilst out 24/7, they decline hay. whilst in, as in final night simply by heavy thunderstorm/ twister threats, they each and every get one flake just to maintain them a sprint calm and busy. they're going to bypass out day after today morning after their handful of grain, without hay, back onto the pasture.
2016-10-02 07:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she was okay last year, she should be good to go this summer. :)
Turn her out for a few hours each day, and then progress a few more each day until you can leave her out for one day or so at a time. If she seems okay with that, she should be good to go this time. Just make sure you're checking her every few days afterwards.
2007-02-17 11:04:12 · answer #5 · answered by BlueEyedAngel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya, no need to worry, if you only let her out for around 2 hours a day but if any longer you may need to worry!
2007-02-17 11:24:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋