Feeding good-doers for energy

[milliegolly]

I am struggling with what to feed my 14.2hh welsh gelding. He gains wieght easily but I want him to have a bit of get up and go about him which he currently lacks. However I don't want him to be overly fizzy as he can be difficult in the dressage(one day eventing).If anybody could give me any ideas I would be really gratefull.
Thanks

 

[showqa]

Millie - I asked a similar question about my horse. NAF Energ and Aloe were the two things I was told about. Might be interesting to look at.

 

[Greylegs]

I have a highland with the same problem (if you can cal if that!)...gets fat on fresh air and tends to be a bit lazy. I feed him of a very simple mix of chaff and Baileys Lo Cal feed Balancer. The chaff makes him think he's had a feed and the balancer gives him all the nutrients he needs. Been on it a few weeks now and he's got a lot more energy, is more forward without being silly and looks really well as well as keeping his weight under control, (just!). A sack lasts over a month so worth it for the improvement in his general health and way of going. Good luck.

 

[milliegolly]

Thank you for your advice. He is on baileys lo-cal and it helps but he still lacks energy.

 

[Mizzbecx]

I'm a massive fan of feeding soaked oats for my plump mare

 

[mumperry]

I have exactly the same problem with my welshie. I have just put her on Allen & Page Power and Performance. You only feed about 1kg a day which is much less than other competition feeds and it is supposed to help with sparkle & stamina. Only started it yesterday so too early to tell, but the girl on their helpline was great.

 

[starryeyed]

NAF EnerG worked well as a boost for my boy x

 

[the watcher]

I feed Equilibra 500 to my good doers in a handful of mix and alfalfa, they are glossy, full of energy, but not overweight