Feed idea. Because I’m so unorganised ?

[poiuytrewq]

I need to go buy something to feed my ponies!
They usually get Honey chop lite and healthy, mainly to add supplements to and keep them coming in happily!
However, none of the shops near me stock it apparently (even though I’ve been buying it for ages ?‍) They can order but being bank holiday won’t get it in til the end of the week.
So I need something....
Suitable for laminitic, no molasses or “light sugar coatings” no alfalfa no soya and that doesn’t taste like card.
Any ideas?!

 

[poiuytrewq]

* they won’t even consider mash type stuff

 

[holeymoley]

Oooh Tricky one there! Dare I say it but if they stock Thunderbrooks that may be you're only answer. Top chop zero fits the bill too but tastes like dry Weetabix. Not much else out there I'm afraid!

 

[PapaverFollis]

Top chop zero and a bag of hedgerow herbs or dried mint?

 

[poiuytrewq]

They don’t like Thunderbrooks ?

I’m wondering if the Top Spec (which they normally turn their snooty little noses up at!) might work with stuff added. I’ve been giving cinnamon powder so perhaps that and as suggested something herby might swing it!
I’m seriously considering going back to my not having a clue feeding days, it was so so much easier!

 

[Ellietotz]

Any grass chaff? Should be fine in small amounts I'd have thought?

ETA: just realised they won't eat Thunderbrooks so probably no good. Topchop Zero is probably the only one without being able to use just grass chaffs or alfalfa ?

 

[Griffin]

I always think that Readigrass smells absolutely amazing (so sweet), so I wonder if that might work? Otherwise, I think Thunderbrooks do something called Herbalite. Which is a hay based chaff with herbs in. Not sure whether your feed store will have it though and it's not particularly cheap.

 

[Goldenstar]

Readigrass is lovely but it’s unsuitable for those at risk of laminitis.
my choice for adult ponies would be a double handful of damp bran .

 

[Goldenstar]

BTW Readigrass is not hay chaff it’s quick dried grass .
It’s a great winter feed for hunters .

 

[holeymoley]

If they stock simple systems try one of their chaffs, most of them are alfalfa but they have one which is Timothy grass which is suitable for laminitics.

 

[HappyHollyDays]

My two are on Pure Easy after they went off HoneyChop Lite and Healthy. Just enough to interest them without the calories, no nasties in it and suitable for the ex lamanitic and one with EMS.

 

[splashgirl45]

i used to use baileys light chaff for my cushings mare. it smells really nice and minty but cant remember what its got in it so might be worth a google

 

[L&M]

Hi fi lite, molasses free.....

 

[Fransurrey]

Second Pure Easy or Agrobs Muesli if you're feeling a little more fancy.

 

[NinjaPony]

Hi-fi molasses free does have a small amount of alfalfa in it, so if they are allergic/intolerant that won’t work. But if they can have very small amounts, it’s a good feed and very low in starch/sugar plus tasty according to my welsh diva!

 

[AdorableAlice]

Good old traditional bran. Every feed room should have a bag of bran, so versatile, especially if made up with warm water and a few chopped up fresh mint leaves. Smells lovely and most horses will wolf it down.

 

[Gingerwitch]

Good old traditional bran. Every feed room should have a bag of bran, so versatile, especially if made up with warm water and a few chopped up fresh mint leaves. Smells lovely and most horses will wolf it down.

Can you still get this ?

 

[Dexter]

Bran is not suitable for anything prone to laminitis due to the high starch content!