Your pony’s manure can give you clues as to his overall condition. Droppings should be in firm, well-formed balls. Very loose droppings, very dry droppings or low amounts of droppings are a sign there is something wrong and that you need to call your vet.
Ponies should pass droppings every 1-2 hours so if your pony suddenly starts to pass droppings less often than is, it is worth contacting your vet to discuss the issue.
Very loose droppings can be caused by stress or a change in diet, particularly access to richer grass or a change to wetter food or hay, but it is still worth discussing the problem with your vet. If your pony is otherwise well they may just suggest that you monitor them, but it is always better to call them first to get their take on what is going on.
