05/18/2023
If you are going to have horses, feed them enough.
Don't make excuses for simply not providing enough quality food.
Horses are costly, and as they age, the costs continue to rise.
Make plans to be able to afford what they need.
In this economy, expenses are double what they were a few years ago, plan accordingly.
Don't say he is old, and that is why he is thin.
Don't say the mare just had a foal, and that is why she is thin.
Don't say he is a Thoroughbred, so that is just how they look.
Don't say they have an illness that prevents a healthy weight.
Don't claim your vet said keep him skinny because of arthritis.
Don't say the weight just suddenly fell off a week ago.
Don't say a rough coat and body score of 3 is adequate.
Instead of defending yourself,
instead of making excuses,
instead of looking for people to agree with you that the poor condition of your horse is okay,
Just
Feed
Your
Horse 👈
Be willing to hear advice and reach out for advice or help.
Your excuses are for you. They don't feed your horse or get to the bottom of medical issues.
Familiarize yourself with what a healthy horse looks like.
Things can happen where a horse drops weight in a situation where dental needs, blood work, parasites or herd management changed - It happens to the best of us or to any horse. The difference is whether you deny there is a need to make a change.
And if you can’t make that change, place them somewhere that will! There’s never a valid excuse to not feed your animals! Period!
