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There are many schools of thought on feeding and much of it is breed dependant so insure you have a good understanding of your yearling's breed characteristics. Interaction with long term successful owners of the yearling's breed would be helpful.
Examples of feeding programs.
1) Feed 30% of it's body weight plus supplementation.
2) Feed 20% of it's expected body weight as an adult plus supplementation.
3) Feed free choice hay plus supplementation.
4) Quality pasture plus supplementation. Hay when pasture becomes unavailable.
5) Other programs
With most Thoroughbreds free choice feeding of hay works quite well. Other, easier keeping breeds, would become obese with this feeding regimen.
The debate about feeding concentrates (grain) to young, growing horses is an ongoing one...the general concensus is that grain in a non-working horse is
unnecessary and in a growing horse can be detrimental if not very carefully managed.
Young horses should have an acceptable body score 4-6. Carrying too much weight can increase the stress on growing joints. Slimmer yearlings, with good bloom (shiney hair coat, adequate muscle etc.) are best.
Maintain adequate consistent growth as much as possible.
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