I have fed speedi Beet for years, and never had a horse not clean the bowl out. Of course, like people, they are all different. I personally wouldn't change unless it no longer suited the horse needs, not because it was the latest thing .All the best. :)
I used it for several years when I lived in Cambridgeshire, brilliant stuff, one application was usually enough. Fortunately, I don't need it here in Devon, but would highly recommend.
You sound like a very nice tolerant lady. Far more than I could ever be. The old adage, people like people like themselves has some truth. If they don't like your views, or animals, well..........
I buy large square wrapped bales of hay. This week they have gone up from £35.00 to £37.00, ( delivered) This year the the price will be £50.00. Apparently, to produce the same amount their costs have risen by £13,000 pounds, this also includes a small reductions in what was the rural payment...
Like you superpony I have also fed Dengie for may years. I have recently changed to Mole Valley Hi fibre lite chaff. My old mare and pony companion love it. The added bonus is it's more than £2.00 a bag less !
I recently changed to Mole Valley, the savings are considerable.£5.00 on a bag of hi fibre nuts, and almost £3.00 on their hi fibre light chaff. My old mare and pony companion not only love it, but also look very well too. I still feed my usual anti lam balancer.
I'm in Devon.
Mine are retired, so trims only @ £25.00 (went from £20.00) two years ago.
I book the next visit before he leaves, he will message a time the day before. Always on time, and 100% reliable. Worth every penny !
Perhaps you could ask your farrier to look at the horse ?. Always a good place to start if the cause isn't obvious ( imo) .
Poor horse, thank you for your concern.
I am guessing you have never bred your own animals ? otherwise you would know just how much they cost to produce. Don't want to sound rude in any way. Just stating a fact. Good luck.
I have made my own hay for many years, 28 of them in Cambridge where it is (usually) exceptionally dry. Since moving to deepest Devon, i now buy large wrapped square bales from local farmer. The weather on the fringes of Dartmoor is some else, and not unusual to rain most of October to March...