Now that
Ag-Grow Emerald's rescheduled dates have been announced, we are getting back into the swing of things. Corona-virus came in and put everything on hold, except for one thing. We still have hungry horses to feed.
Despite the uncertainty, we've had to continue preparing our colts to be started this year. Much the same as an athlete prepares for the Olympics, we want our horses in the best possible condition both mentally and physically.
If the way a horse is started is the foundation on which their life is built, their feed sets the ground the foundation is sitting on.
The yearlings set for this year's colt starting challenge have been mainly fed hay since they were weened, but it wasn't hard to see they were falling behind the previous generations in terms of build and growth. We weren't sure if they would be ready.
Consistent access to good quality feed plays a major role in the success of a horse. But of course, it's never as simple as popping them in a paddock to graze the day away. With over
65% of Queensland in drought, paddocks are bare, and hay prices are rising with the demand.
That is why this year we are especially grateful for our feed sponsor
Stocklick Trading who have donated 500kg of dry lick product to supplement the colts' diet. It has been incredible to watch the transformation as they filled out in their chest and withers, and begin to look like horses rather than foals.
With just two months left, we are confident we will have our colts ready to be started by our skilled trainers in August and get off on the right hoof in life.
