Body Condition Scores for Horses

Body Condition Scores for Horses

Measuring Your Horse’s Condition Does your horse or pony look like this? This is Score 3 on a 0-5 Body Condition Score chart, which helps you measure if your horse is too fat or too thin. A score of 3 is ideal for most horses. To help Members diagnose their...
Spring pasture: Tips for a smooth transition

Spring pasture: Tips for a smooth transition

Spring pasture: Tips for a smooth transition Spring grass grows rapidly, is up to 80% water, low in fibre, soft and easy to chew. There’s little horses and ponies relish more than the sweet taste of spring grass. But if horses overindulge on the new grass, virtually...