Conditioning Cubes/Flakes?

[KJJ]

Ok so Jaggles.. has always had Allen & Page calm & condition and I was thinking about changing it (no real reason - just wondered if there was a similar condition flake/cube)

It's more of a maintenance feed - he doesn't need to put on weight/he does well - but I would like him to have something as he is now in the starvation paddock (Due to straining his back in the muddier/grassier fields) so I would like to feed something that will keep his current condition - he ATM is not shining as much as he generally would

What do would you guys suggest/recommend?

Also Sugar Beet? - This will OBV put on weight - however if I fed a small scoop each day would this put on huge amounts of weight? - I'm looking to get his condition up before I start some work with him again in a few weeks time... I want him tiptop to start his work!! hehe!!!

You guys may tell me to stick as is... A&P C&C seems to do the job.. just was looking for diff ideas!!

 

[Litorio]

I used dodson and horrell (sp?) which worked very well

 

[HBII]

Could you add a drop of oil to his feed? I would personally keep the C&C as you dont want him to fizz up when not in work. Or you could try the soaked oats diet - dont ask me about it I have no idea but from what I gather quite a few people on here really rate it.

Do you feed supliments - I have put my mare on CLOP, which has all sorts in just to make sure she is getting all the vits and minerals she needs. Also it is a pre and pro biotic.

Hb

 

[KJJ]

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I used dodson and horrell (sp?) which worked very well

[/ QUOTE ]He didn't like that one!! LOL

Thanks tho. x

 

[KJJ]

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Could you add a drop of oil to his feed? I would personally keep the C&C as you dont want him to fizz up when not in work. Or you could try the soaked oats diet - dont ask me about it I have no idea but from what I gather quite a few people on here really rate it.

[/ QUOTE ]Ahh forgot to say - he gets a squirt of Linseed in each feed!!

I don't want to fizz him up - your right... Don't really want to feed him oats either TBH!! LOL!!
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Do you feed supliments - I have put my mare on CLOP, which has all sorts in just to make sure she is getting all the vits and minerals she needs. Also it is a pre and pro biotic.

Hb

[/ QUOTE ]He also has Benevit - which is FAB!!

Hmm thanks chick x

 

[sojeph]

I'd stick to his current feed if it suits him and adjust it if his condition changes. I feed speedibeet to my laminitic and fat ponies. If his usual shine has gone it may well be due to him being out of sorts ie his back so will hopefully improve as he does.

 

[KJJ]

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I'd stick to his current feed if it suits him and adjust it if his condition changes. I feed speedibeet to my laminitic and fat ponies. If his usual shine has gone it may well be due to him being out of sorts ie his back so will hopefully improve as he does.

[/ QUOTE ]Hey sojeph,

may be a stupid question but speedibeet vs sugarbeet?! - any difference in content? i.e more/less sugar?!

With regards to his C&C - it doesn't seem to be 'working as well' ... he has only in the last week had back issues again... he was looking a bit 'pants' before that... hmmmm

Thanks x

 

[sojeph]

as far as I know..sugar beet has molasses added and speedibeet doesn't so is therefore ok for laminitics so would assume that speedibeet will not put excess weight on.

 

[sojeph]

http://www.speedibeet.co.uk/

 

[TGM]

Speedibeet is 5% sugar, molassed sugar beet is about 21% sugar. C&C actually contains unmollassed beet in its ingredients!

 

[Tempi]

just to add, soaked oats dont make them fizzy, they help to put on condition!

i would never in a million years feed them to Archie if they made him fizzy!! hes bad enough as it is!

Also id stick with the C&C as i feed Archie that too and i really rate it

 

[KJJ]

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http://www.speedibeet.co.uk/

[/ QUOTE ]Thanks chick. x

 

[KJJ]

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Speedibeet is 5% sugar, molassed sugar beet is about 21% sugar. C&C actually contains unmollassed beet in its ingredients!

[/ QUOTE ]Cool - think I will continue wth C&C .. just wanted people views...

Oh and will add speedibeat

 

[KJJ]

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just to add, soaked oats dont make them fizzy, they help to put on condition!

i would never in a million years feed them to Archie if they made him fizzy!! hes bad enough as it is!

Also id stick with the C&C as i feed Archie that too and i really rate it

[/ QUOTE ]LOL!!! Sorry I wasn't i implying it'd make him fizzy!! Thanks!!

Yeah think I'll stick with C&C!

 

[not_with_it]

We once used spillers conditioning cubes on one of ours on the yard. He just gets fed these and hi-fi and he looks great. They dont make him fizzy, are good for keeping on weight and he has a super shine to his coat.

 

[eventingdiva]

I've got one on topspec super conditioning flakes, and she looks really good on them. Shes also on d&h build up and alpha-a oil. She's a bit looney anyway but these done make her any worse! x

 

[KJJ]

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We once used spillers conditioning cubes on one of ours on the yard. He just gets fed these and hi-fi and he looks great. They dont make him fizzy, are good for keeping on weight and he has a super shine to his coat.

[/ QUOTE ]Thankies x

 

[KJJ]

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I've got one on topspec super conditioning flakes, and she looks really good on them. Shes also on d&h build up and alpha-a oil. She's a bit looney anyway but these done make her any worse! x

[/ QUOTE ]Thanks everyone!!

I have gone for Alpha Original, Conditioning cube made for the saddlery by Baileys, Linseed Oil and Speedibeat oh and some Benevit.

Damn forgot to get the garlic!!! grr!! LOL!!

 

[TGM]

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I have gone for Alpha Original, Conditioning cube made for the saddlery by Baileys, Linseed Oil and Speedibeat oh and some Benevit.

[/ QUOTE ] I think Benevit actually contains linseed oil (used to be cod-liver oil but they changed it), so check the tub label, because it will save you adding extra.