08/13/2026
If you have horses, 6 years old or younger, this is an important thing to know about. Your horse is Not developed enough to ride! You would not expect a toddler, or even a young teenager, to play major league baseball would you?
If you want your horse to be healthy and still rideable at 25 or 30 consider waiting a couple years until they are truly full grown. If you want to rush their body, know that you will be the cause of their early ageing and don’t be surprised when their hocks need cortisone shots at 8 and are developing kissing spines at 10.
The feed you "waste" while you let them develop will save you Thousands in vet bills later and give them a better chance at a good quality of life as they age.
