How Do You Care For Pregnant Miniature Horse?
Miniature horses are friendly, fashionable pets that can be found worldwide serving as companion animals and working as service animals to those with disabilities. Though they are popular, they are relatively new. Consequently, providing basic care for minis can prove to be a challenge, even for experienced horse owners. Miniature horses are plagued with reproductive problems that are caused, in part, by their small size. Because of this, it is imperative that miniature mares receive excellent care when they are pregnant. The following guidelines will assist you in this task, but bear in mind they are only guidelines. If you find yourself in an unfamiliar situation, call your veterinarian for assistance. Confirm the horse’s pregnancy by having an ultrasound done between four and six weeks from the last day of breeding and determine the due date. Pregnancy lasts about 11 months. Begin feeding the pregnant mare a half pound of mixed grain formulated specifically for pregnancy. Continue y
