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During the first 8 months of gestation, a mare must be fed like a horse providing light work, without excess. It must be in normal condition and must not gain weight during the first 3 months. Many owners tend to overfeed their broodmares: the ribs should not be visible but they should remain palpable. It is during the last 3 months of gestation that the foal grows the most. During this period, the mare must be given an additional supply of calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A, D3 and E), minerals, and high quality proteins. To the extent that the volume occupied...

The horse is made to live outside, with a well-mulched shelter, fresh, clean water and plenty of good hay. However, you can enhance your daily life with a hot ration from time to time with "Jessy's favorite recipe": For a 500kg horse: Boil 1L of water Add 175 to 200g of flax seeds Bring gently to the boil, and simmer over low heat for at least 1/2 hour. Just before serving add a few handfuls of wheat bran. Prepare your ration of flattened barley soaked in hot water, add 2 measures of garlic and fenugreek and the flaxseed/wheat bran mixture....