ihatework
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I’d just feed an ulcer cube, they are high oil low starch, most of the main brands do them
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tda
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A&P calm and condition is basically unmollassed beet, wheatfeed and linseed, but speedibeet and linseed will probably be a more cost effective solution
Birker2020
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Can I ask why. He was scooped clear for ulcers?
ihatework
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Urm - because they aren’t just for ulcer horses. They are a good feed for any horse either working or needing condition maintenance
Birker2020
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She's been giving him 2 x scoops a day, he was having 6 handfuls between two feeds with me but also had speedibeet and linseed pellets, snackaball with nuts and hay during the day whilst stabled day and out at night this time of year. He maintained his weight.
I don't want to continue feeding at 2 scoops a day rate as it's too expensive when something much cheaper can maintain his weight better. He doesn't need the Healthy Hooves anymore so there's no need.
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Birker2020
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Ok sorry, I didn't understand sorry! I don't think there necessary tbh and it would be very expensive as you need to feed on top of a balancer according to their website.
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Birker2020
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Thanks for everyone's suggestions. Much appreciated.
SEL
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If your YO is happy with speedibeet and linseed then that's pretty good - I've been on yard where they soaked an enormous bucket of beet (the 24 hour molasses stuff) and everything got a scoop of that am and pm. It was really easy for the yard staff.
Otherwise I used the both the Spillers and Baileys veteran mixes last year. Think Spillers was my preference and it kept weight on ok when there was no grass last summer.
Otherwise I used the both the Spillers and Baileys veteran mixes last year. Think Spillers was my preference and it kept weight on ok when there was no grass last summer.
Birker2020
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I know I'm lucky, I wasn't sure if she'd think I was being a bit demanding but she offered to do it! She's a good egg. We will see how he gets on with that. I think winter will be hard on him, I'm going to have to buy some more rugs I think.