Can Readigrass be a good substitute for grass?

[_jetset_]

I was wondering whether Readigrass could be a good substitute for grass? Grace is supposed to be given grass every day but she is more interested in walking and looking at things than she is in eating the grass

Does anyone know whether this product (or any others) would be suitable?

 

[carthorse]

Be careful with it ,I fed it once and my horse got lymphangitis, just take care

 

[_jetset_]

Ah... Grace had that last year so might not be the best option then.

Just so worried she is not getting the grass that Leahurst wanted her to get

 

[lisan]

Bought May a bag and she would'nt eat it! Did'nt like it.

What about grass cubes? Or could you electric fence her off a small pen?

 

[_jetset_]

She should be going into a small paddock next weekend, but because of her ligament this is not possible at the moment as it is still very delicate

What are grass cubes?

 

[Louby]

Mine too! Tried 2 different types whilst he was on box rest, ate it for a couple of days then wasnt interested

 

[_jetset_]

She's a very fussy eater... so perhaps this will not be an option

 

[Weezy]

I find Just Grass goes down better than Readigrass. I feed it by the bucketful, slightly dampened and never had a problem with it

We have no winter turn out, so that is why I use it, especially as the hay we have ATM is shockingly devoid of any nutrients.

 

[kerilli]

mine all love it. i wet it a lot, soak it for some, and they all scoff it down.

 

[meandmyself]

How about some of the simple systems stuff? They do some nice looking grass products.

 

[MillionDollar]

Agree. I would contact Simple Systems, think they might have the perfect solution.

 

[TGM]

I suspect the vets want her to have grass because it is full of moisture and therefore keeps everything moving internally, so if you do choose to feed a dried grass alternative then make sure it is well soaked.

 

[darksecret99]

I give mine readigrass instead of chaff - he loves it (I wet it well though), and is maintaining condition well (with no hard feed, just pink powder and linseed oil)... and it doesnt make him hyper...