Auslander
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Not going to say what I'm currently feeding him, because I'm interested in completely unskewed views. The horse was in very poor condition when he arrived, not thin, but so weak that he couldn't carry a rider properly. Any underlying problems were ruled out by an experienced equine vet - he was just really really weak, and has poor conformation over his back.
6 month on, after a lot of remedial work, in hand and ridden - he is looking a lot better, and working very nicely within the constraints of his conformation/musculature. He has filled out, and gained muscle, but is still a bit weak, and lacking topline. He is a sharp little horse, with a sense of humour, and any starch/sugar heavy feeds find their way straight to his heels!
I have been feeding him a good (imo) diet, high in protein, and easy on the starch/sugar - which combined with his work, is helping move him in the right direction, steadily. He is a good weight, neither fat, nor thin, and is jolly, but not completely bonkers.
Had a new bodyworker out the other day, and she said I needed to feed him more/better, and he needed more protein to support muscle development. I am a bit miffed, as I thought I was doing pretty well with him, and to be told I could do better was somewhat galling.
So - my question is...What would you feed for muscle development, without sending the horse off its rocker on starch/sugar?
6 month on, after a lot of remedial work, in hand and ridden - he is looking a lot better, and working very nicely within the constraints of his conformation/musculature. He has filled out, and gained muscle, but is still a bit weak, and lacking topline. He is a sharp little horse, with a sense of humour, and any starch/sugar heavy feeds find their way straight to his heels!
I have been feeding him a good (imo) diet, high in protein, and easy on the starch/sugar - which combined with his work, is helping move him in the right direction, steadily. He is a good weight, neither fat, nor thin, and is jolly, but not completely bonkers.
Had a new bodyworker out the other day, and she said I needed to feed him more/better, and he needed more protein to support muscle development. I am a bit miffed, as I thought I was doing pretty well with him, and to be told I could do better was somewhat galling.
So - my question is...What would you feed for muscle development, without sending the horse off its rocker on starch/sugar?