Changing Feed?

[michaelequine]

My 10 year old Section D mare is currently on 2 cups of oats and one scoop of chaff, twice a day.
She arrived very overweight and now looking a good weight.
I know that people will say if she is looking well ect then keep her on it but i just feel she could come of the oats.
Any suggestions on what to feed her as i dont want her to put weight on but think she could come of the oats?
a few people have mentioned fast fibre.

Thankyou!

 

[c_and_b]

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[R2R]

Ahhh not sure why you didnt consult your yard owner about this one

You can take her off the oats, if you like, and give her some fibre nuts initially (1/4 scoop) with some chaff. Trouble is, ponies like yours breathe and put weight on You could see how she goes on the fibre nut/chaff combo initially then add a more hot feed should she need it

Anyway I am sure she is a very nice mare

 

[thatsmygirl]

Why don't you stay on the chaff and just add a general min supplement. Does she really need feed? If not just a vit/min block in her stable or field could do. Always fibre first and go from there. A lot off people could get away with just providing vit/min blocks but most owners feel they have to feed.