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Jazzaria

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In your experience, which one of these is best for putting weight on the best?


Bailey's Topine Cubes No. 4
Dodsen & Horrel Barley Rings
Allen & Page Weight Gain Mix
Alfa-A Oil
Brewer's Yeast (Supplement)
Show Pony Mix
Other feed?
Other Supplement?


Just me pondering :D

I've included a poll :D :D :D :D :D (if it works)
 
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I've tried all sorts for a stressy DWB, and Friend has for her lose-weight TB ex-racer. The only one that has worked is the combination of Saracens Releave and their Equijewel. No fizzy horses either, despite box rest (prolonged in the case of the TB).
 
I was told by a showing producer to add a can of Guiness to my lad's feed every night. I followed her instructions, and he never looked better! It may seem expensive, but if you buy the big packs, it works out just as much as any off the shelf supplement, and far less than the likes of bluechip, outshine etc.

Out of all the balancers, I would go for Saracen Equijewel everytime - it is rice based, so non heating, and really puts condition and shine on them, a lot of racing studs use it for preparation for the sales ring.
 
Winergy Growth/Condition and Alfa Beet for your every day poor doer.

Have used several of the others on your list and they are no match for the above combo.

If seriously underweight ad Equijewel.
 
As well as what you feed the horse i think it is important to split what you feed into as many portions per day as is possible, i seem to remember years ago having good success with Baileys No 5 (i think) a bread type mash that needed a good soaking (maybe someone can clarify this a bit better!!!:D)
In recent years i have had more horses that needed to lose weight rather than put it on:rolleyes:
 
Also quality and quantity of hay or haylage.

The TB was on haylage and hay - two nets of each every day and every night (changed to all hay or all haylage dependent on supply).

The DWB was out 24/7, but when the grass was getting low she'd come in for a couple of nights to fill up on hay/haylage. Had to balance that though with the fact that she can get stressy in the stable and end up stressing off all she was putting on!

Also, teeth must be good. If the horse can't grind his food properly is won't be digested.
 
I've only got experience of using Alfa A Oil out of your list - and I really like it.

In the winter I based my feed on Hi Fibre Cubes and add Alpha A Oil and D&H Build Up cubes once he is in full work. Essentially a good doer - these feeds just top him out, and he looks magnificent on them.

I suspect your horse may be a little difficult to maintain weight - especially through the winter and wonder if you've looked at Redmills at all? Really lovely feeds, and non heating for the most part. Worth a look, although will stretch your pocket a bit.

And of course, quality, quality hay / haylage.
 
My mare is a nightmare to keep the weight on when she doesnt have knee deep, lush grass lol! I give her dodson and horrell build up mix, alfa a, steamed barley, sugar beet and oil and that has been brilliant for keeping her in perfect condition :D
 
How long is a piece of string? I think every horse is different, and some feeds will suit some better than others. Also depends on the type of horse, age and work load. Fwiw, my TB loan horse does well on calm and condition. :)
 
I like Calm and Condition by Allen and Page or Outshine with balancer for Cappy 'cos he is a poor doer but has issues with too much in the way of cereals. With both he has loads of beet, chaff and lots of succulents (carrots, apples etc.)
I think it can be a case of trial and error or you can ring the feed companies and they have nutritionists.
FDC
 
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