How to guess size

Sneezy · 10-19-2009, 07:43 PM

I just love the babies BUT.......How big can I expect them to get? They are closely related but growing at really different speeds. The now 6 month old filly has grown 3 1/2 inches in 2 1/2 months and is 30 1/2" tall. Do you think she might go oversize? Parents are 31 and 32 inches.

The colt is 5 month old now and has grown 2 1/2 inches in the same time. He is 27 1/2 inches now. Parents are 29 " and 32 ".

They both get grass hay, a little Purina Junior and, or course, a mineral salt block. They are well fed and maybe pudgy. ( We are trying to watch that.)
Babies are so fun, especially when they try to teeth on me!! We had a couple of correction moments when I was nipped on the tush by one when I was brushing the other!

thanks for the help

kaykay · 10-20-2009, 06:34 AM

Most miniatures will get most of their growth the first year and then slow down. Thats why its so important to feed them well that first year. I would not worry about either one going over. One of our first minis born here was 31" at a year. All my friends said she was going over by age 5 she was a firm 32"

There is a growth chart somewhere on line but I dont use them much

Many bloodlines are known for maturing quickly and others slowly. Kinda have to look over the pedigree.

Kay

farmergal · 10-21-2009, 12:26 AM

Does this help?
http://www.spotsnstripes.com/Miniatu...ationChart.htm

Sneezy · 10-21-2009, 07:43 PM

Yes, thanks. I will cross my fingers and hope the filly just got her growth early. Too cute to give up anyway!

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10-19-2009, 07:43 PM
Sneezy Newborn Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 18	How to guess size I just love the babies BUT.......How big can I expect them to get? They are closely related but growing at really different speeds. The now 6 month old filly has grown 3 1/2 inches in 2 1/2 months and is 30 1/2" tall. Do you think she might go oversize? Parents are 31 and 32 inches. The colt is 5 month old now and has grown 2 1/2 inches in the same time. He is 27 1/2 inches now. Parents are 29 " and 32 ". They both get grass hay, a little Purina Junior and, or course, a mineral salt block. They are well fed and maybe pudgy. ( We are trying to watch that.) Babies are so fun, especially when they try to teeth on me!! We had a couple of correction moments when I was nipped on the tush by one when I was brushing the other! thanks for the help

10-20-2009, 06:34 AM
kaykay Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,214	Most miniatures will get most of their growth the first year and then slow down. Thats why its so important to feed them well that first year. I would not worry about either one going over. One of our first minis born here was 31" at a year. All my friends said she was going over by age 5 she was a firm 32" There is a growth chart somewhere on line but I dont use them much Many bloodlines are known for maturing quickly and others slowly. Kinda have to look over the pedigree. Kay __________________ Breeding AMHA/AMHR/ASPC horses in pinto colors! http://www.baxterspaintedpasture.com Visit our newest site! www.americanshetlandpony.com Miniature Horse Conformation Book by Kay Baxter Ask me about Weefoal mare pregnancy tests that you do on your farm!

10-21-2009, 12:26 AM
farmergal Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 6,063	Does this help? http://www.spotsnstripes.com/Miniatu...ationChart.htm __________________ Knowlege is out there, you just need to know where to look.

10-21-2009, 07:43 PM
Sneezy Newborn Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 18	Yes, thanks. I will cross my fingers and hope the filly just got her growth early. Too cute to give up anyway!