What defines a leisure horse or pony? Perhaps those that are resting or in light work during the week but probably compete at weekends. When choosing a feed, consider your horse or pony’s temperament and take into consideration that for light work, fibre is the most important nutrient source as it provides slow releasing energy. Most concentrate feeds are fully balanced with the minerals and vitamins required and contain cereals as a source of quick release energy. When choosing a feed it is important to accept that feeding will not change a horse or pony’s character—it may exaggerate his natural behaviour, but won’t change a laid back cob into a thoroughbred or vice versa! Consideration needs to be given to the energy source to suit the particular horse or pony.