THE LIFE OF THE MINI PONY

Things to Know After
Buying
a Mini Pony

After purchasing a mini pony, it is essential to know a few rules to ensure its proper care and guarantee a healthy, happy life.

One of the most important aspects is nutrition, especially in the first few days after arriving in its new environment.
 
If the mini pony is purchased in the spring or summer, special attention must be paid to its first outings in the yard or pasture, particularly regarding its intake of fresh grass.
 
For about a week or ten days, it is advisable to let it graze for only 10–15 minutes a day, then restrict access to the grass. This is because mini ponies, like all horses, have a big appetite, but sudden, excessive consumption of fresh grass can cause colic and digestive upset, as it is richer and harder to digest.
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If, on the other hand, the mini pony is purchased in the fall or winter, when the grass is dry and less nutritious, no special precautions are necessary in this regard. Mini ponies are generally docile and sociable animals: they get along well with other animals and do not tend to bite or kick.
 
However, care must be taken when introducing them to larger horses or donkeys, as they could be injured during the first few days of cohabitation.
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In terms of care, mini ponies do not require shoes, thanks to their small hooves, but it is still important to trim them regularly when the hooves become too long.
 
Additionally, after two and a half years of age, it is important to note that they become fertile: if you own a pair, they may breed and give birth to a foal. For comprehensive care, it is always advisable to consult our manual.