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Cracker Jack unregistered	posted 08-08-2002 04:08 AM            Does anyone know how much weight a 13hh pony can carry and if age makes a difference? IP: Logged
Pauline unregistered	posted 08-08-2002 04:09 AM            Age makes a difference in that too-heavy a horse is not a good thing for the heart, legs, and general condition. As for weight, whatever it takes to fill him out but not look like he is bloated or stomach beyond the hips/shoulders if you will. 15H carries a good 1000-1250 depending on body type, heavy boned or smaller boned. Good luck now. IP: Logged
Jodi unregistered	posted 11-10-2002 05:28 PM            If you are concerned about how much to feed your horse here are some tips: A healthy, mature, parisite free horse/pony can maintain body weight on two pounds of good hay per 100 pounds of live weight. Also, for a average pleasure pony, 7 or 8 pounds of a complete ration daily, split in to two feedings, plus good clean course grass hay (not alfalfa) will be a good simple way to feed. Also, make sure your pony has a salt block this is one of the most important things infeeding. IP: Logged

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