Equine Nutrition for
Yearlings
 Grower Horse Ration
is part of the “ON THE BIT” line of equine rations and is
designed to  be fed to yearlings and two year olds in light training. These horses are still growing and require a higher protein content to
assist that growth.
 Energy
and minerals are balanced in the
16% Grower
Horse Ration to reduce the potential risk of developmental orthopaedic
disease or DOD.
The quantity of the protein is just as important as the
quality of the protein. Essential amino acids like lysine, methionine
and trytophan are balanced in this yearling ration.
Yearlings and two
year olds are just beginning to live up to their genetic potential but
proper and balanced
nutrition will ensure the animal can fulfil his
physical potential.
How much should I feed?
An
800 pound yearling should receive 2 lbs -10 lbs/day depending on
the
amount of exercise split in two separate feedings per day.
If the
training level increases, the amount fed should be adjusted
accordingly. All horses should be fed dust-free good quality hay or
pasture.
The quality of the forage, level and growth rate
and the condition of the foal will determine the actual feeding level.
It is important to keep the foal on a consistent daily feeding plan.
Always allow free choice access to clean water, salt and an excellent
quality equine mineral such as the Endurance Equine Premix.
Country Junction
produces a number of different choices in Equine nutrition. The
age of the horse, the activity level and your own needs can all affect
what you feed your horses. |
