Correct Amount of Feed?

[sbsmiths]

Just need some reassurance that we're not under-feeding. Rising 6 yrs IDx 17hh in very light work at mo. Normally out between 8 - 4 (sometimes restricted if very wet). On Allen & Paige Calm & Conditioning Nuts:

1 x Scoop (approx half kilo) nuts (soaked)
1 x Scoop Alfalfa
Carrots
Oil
Biotin
Fed twice a day

Plus Ad lib hay

Has done VERY little work over the winter as we don't have an all weather menage. He's maintained weight although lost a lot of muscle which will be addressed as weather improves.

Any advice very welcomed.

Thanks in advance.

 

[MegaBeast]

Sounds very much the same as what my hyperactive, lean TB mare gets.

would say it's a good quantity of food and if he's holding his weight then fine, as you say the muscle will come back when you start proper work again.

 

[eggs]

Sounds plenty to me. My 17 h plus five year olds are in light work and get:

slug cod liver oil
1 scoop Alfa-A
1/2 scoop high fibre nuts
1/2 scoop speedibeet
1 measure Equivite

once a day

plus ad lib hay

 

[sbsmiths]

Thanks, very reassuring!