Guide to ponies and foals
1. Ponies and cobs – everything you need to know about them
Ponies and cobs are characterised by their lively and people-oriented character. They are extremely willing to learn and versatile: from children’s ponies to sport ponies and riding ponies for light adults.
We take you into the world of ponies and cobs. The small representatives of the horses have their own requirements in terms of equipment, keeping and feeding.
Learn more2. Feeding ponies correctly: Needs-based feeding for frugal ponies
Just because ponies come from barren regions and are frugal animals does not mean that they do not require high-quality feed. However, as most ponies are good-doers, their feed must be concentrated and of high quality.
From forage to vitamin and mineral supplements and oil feeding for ponies, you will learn here what is important when feeding ponies.
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3. Foals: What is needed for a good start in life?
What horse owner hasn’t dreamed of raising their own foal? Horse breeding is an exciting endeavour and requires detailed advance planning. This is because it must already be clear when the mare is covered how the foal is to be raised.
For mare owners who are thinking about having their own foal, we have compiled the most important information here: from birth and foal raising, to getting the foal used to a headcollar.
Learn more4. FAQs about foals and ponies
Ponies fit easily into a garden due to their size – can they be kept alone in the front garden? And what about foals? Does my home-bred foal need the company of other young horses or is the mother mare enough?
There are many important questions about foals and ponies. We have summarised the most frequently asked questions here.
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