Feeding for condition gain

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mil1212

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My 12 year old ISH has always been a good doer and I have always struggled to get him acting and looking really fit. This spring I managed it and he looked and felt great, and we evented throughout the summer. He has now wound down and has currently had 3 weeks off. The problem is, he hasn't gained any condition, and although his neck and rump look in a good condition, I can not only feel, but see all his ribs.
He's out all day with grass (although i realise this isn't good quality at this time of year) and a cosy rug, he has haylage alfalfa a little competition mix and soya oil.
I have just been to the feed merchant and studied all the feeds (having not had to change feeds for years I was confused by all the options!) and I have got some Baileys conditioning cubes. Was this a good idea? Is there anything else I should be doing? He will come back into work in the next couple of weeks and i will obviously have to start uping the food intake then, but I'd sooner he looked 'well' to start.
 
I use conditioning cubes for my tb mare all year round in varying quantities, and my tb x welsh d who is generally a good doer is on allen and page calm and condition this winter which has slapped the weight back at a good rate without any excitability and he loves it (generally he's very fussy eater)
 
I use Baileys no.4 topline cubes with sugar beet, barley rings and alfa a oil no my mare and she looks super on it
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Conditioning Cubes or Topline are great if he doesn't get silly on hard feed. winergy condition is amazing if you want an all in one, safe option. you could try adding oil to his current feed but it does sound like he needs more than that.

i'd use up your Baileys cubes, if he is starting to look better and feels well, stay on them or if he gets a bit heated, try him on the winergy when they run out.
 
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