Maybe op was back riding after two weeks. Her choice to ride, but then she is not a horse, who is not only nursing a young foal , but also expected to carry a rider.
I have bred several foals over many years, let them do one job at a time. After all, even humans have a right maternity leave !.
Timothy haylage made by Devon haylage( if you are in this part of the country) is excellent, its also costs less than some other brands. My welsh sec A and veteran cob love it.
I have often used it over the past four years. It is second cut rye grass (details on back of bag) never had any issues. My retired mare is 26 and loves it.
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 !