Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Hi Judy,
Congratulations! You're feeding appropriately and as long as she has is not prone toward laminitis, you can keep her on pasture as much as you're able to do so.
During these last three months of pregnancy, she will gain about 1/2 pound per day, so her feed intake will increase. Give her approximately 30% alfalfa/70% grass (pasture or hay) and a good supplement designed to meet the needs of a pregnant mare.
A plain white salt lick is also very important, and lots of water.
You may also find the book, The Complete Foaling Manual to be very helpful. It's not a nutrition book, but instead, a guide to taking care of your mare during her delivery, what to look for that's normal and what's not normal, and how to take care of the newborn foal during the first few hours after birth.
Happy Foaling!
Dr. Getty 
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO