Alfa-A Oil

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Heya! First post, so I should probably start by saying I recently (8 weeks ago) acquired an ex-racer who needs some weight/condition.

I had the vet out yesterday as the poor bugger also has a horrible case of mud fever. When I was talking to the vet, we discussed a lot of things, including her diet. The vet was happy with her diet and my reasoning for choosing each thing, however, she did recommend I switch her current chaff to Alfa-A Oil, due to the weight/condition she needs. And the fact I'm suspicious she may have ulcers (I intend to have her scoped for ulcers once we're on top of the mud fever).

I've read some horror stories about Alfa-A Oil, so I guess I'm looking for some reassurance that it can be a good option for some horses? I've already bought a bag and I'm praying it won't turn her psychotic!

She also has Bailey's No.21 Ease and Excel, which she has been doing well on and she loves it, Acid Ease and Blue Chip Ulsa-cool Concentrated Balancer.

So yeah.. any success stories with Alfa-A Oil? Or shall I prepare now for imminent danger? 😅

Thanks!
 
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I haven't really had her long enough to know.. I guess I'll have to wait and see! I know E&E has some alfalfa in it, although I'm not sure if the amount would be enough to trigger a reaction. She is quite happy on it though!
 
This thread might be of interest to you as if I remember correctly, alfa A Oil is quite stalky:

Is chaff bad for horses?

Apologies for the aggressive title but I wanted to draw people who might know more. I’ve recently been told by someone that chaff is bad for horses, it affects how their digestion works and causes ulcers? Something about it being so short I’m not 100% sure, this has come from the people...
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I am actually a fan of alfalfa but it might be worth making sure you get the right one :)
 
Ive used it with great results but i haven’t had alfalfa reactive horses on it. However the Cool Condition and Shine fibre looks a great option as well. Not as stalky looking
 
I feed my 2 old minis who have cushings Alfa A oil with Turmash and they are thriving. I couldn't keep weight on the gelding last winter and he is now looking fabulous and in super form.
 
I feed Alfa A molasses free which is the same except it has alfalfa pellets, mint and fenugreek in it. My mare was a very fussy eater when I first had her and it was the only thing she would eat to get a balancer down her. I really like it.

At this time of year horses that struggle for condition mostly need unlimited hay both in the field and stable though.
 
Mine is an ex racer and he’s had ulcers too, he also needed condition. I tried the Alfa an oil but it made him a bit spooky so I stopped it. He’s on Allen and page muscle and focus plus some linseed and thunderbrooks chaff, no soy, no alfalfa no molasses basically. He’s had ulcer treatment and put on lots of weight x
 
Bobthecob15 said:
Mine is an ex racer and he’s had ulcers too, he also needed condition. I tried the Alfa an oil but it made him a bit spooky so I stopped it. He’s on Allen and page muscle and focus plus some linseed and thunderbrooks chaff, no soy, no alfalfa no molasses basically. He’s had ulcer treatment and put on lots of weight x
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My horse has exactly the same, really rate the Muscle & Focus, it works well for my oldie who's still pretty quick, low starch & low sugar.

I've fed Alfa A in the past with no issues but admit to being wary of it now and with so many alternatives available, I would choose something else.
 
I have used it in the past but found it quite stalky so switched to alfalfa pellets instead so that I still got the benefit of alfalfa minus the worry about stalky chaff :)

Sadly I no longer use it as my rising 2 year old has such an extreme alfalfa intolerance if the poor lad even gets his lips on the most miniscule amount, he ends up with the worst case of the squits I've ever seen and he gets all sad and looking down in the dumps :(

I've read fab things about micronised linseed being great for putting condition on (again providing that your horse isn't intolerant to it) and my friend swears by Allen & Page Muscle & Focus for her growing TB who drops weight and condition insanely quick...
 
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