Given the importance nutrition and condition have on the development of the young horse, each Futurity participant’s condition is assessed as part of the evaluation. Baileys Horse Feeds takes an active role in condition scoring each participant, with the condition score contributing to the overall score given to each youngster. This provides a valuable insight for breeders into how nutrition can support correct growth and optimises the horse’s ability to fulfil its potential in its chosen discipline.
Growing youngsters are not always easy to keep looking at their best but, with a little care and attention to their diet and management, they can look well, while still supporting steady, even growth.
There are a number of things that can be done in advance from a nutritional and management point of view that can help to prepare a youngster for the Futurity evaluations, as well as optimising their health, well-being and development.
For specific help on feeding your youngster or breeding stock, please either contact Baileys Horse Feeds on nutrition@baileyshorsefees.co.uk or visit the breeding area of their website: https://www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk/british-breeding-futurity-scheme
Baileys Horse Feeds also have a nutritionist present at every event and are available for help and advice.