feeding horses coconut.....

[show_jumper]

hi. i used to feed my horses ground coconut (i think it was coconut husk). i is great alternative to sugarbeet. it is quick soaking smells gorgeous, bulks them up nicely to keep their weight on during heavy competition times, was non-heating, and they absolutely loved it!!! the problem is.... the guy i used to get it off of, has disappeared off of the face of the planet!!! does any one know where i can find this fantastic feed stuff!!???? i know a lot of eventers used to use it, and really want to find some again now the winter is moving in thick and fast!!
thanks for reading!!

 

[vicijp]

I saw a coconut feed on another forum called Copra (i think) -you should find it if you google.
Personally, think 21% protein is way too high for any horse.

 

[KatB]

I know someone that used to distribute it. Alot of horses did very well on it, but as V says, it is very high protein, so doesnt suit everything. Does give an incredible coat though! He stopped selling it because of lack of interest, and mixed results with different horses. Best bet is to google it, I think there sre some distributers still about.

 

[lorenababbit]

yeah it is called Copra meal and several evnters i know do feed it, i used to have a number for one of the reps if i find it i will PM you.

 

[seabiscuit]

that is waaaay to much protein, would cause a lot of pressure on the horses digestive system especially the kidneys would be under a lot of strain...

 

[meandmyself]

Would it be too much if you mixed it with something else? i.e 1/4 coconut meal, and 3/4 suger beat?

Sorry, know nothing about it at all.

 

[regalrendezvous]

I feed both my horses copra and i don't find that it is too high in protein. It is excellent in keeping weight on horses over winter. Most of the people i know feed their horses copra as it is non heating and keeps the weight on.

I give my TB 3 handfuls of unsoacked Copra...you MUST soak copra...if unsoacked it can cause colic. Copra swells to almost 3 times it's original mass.

Hope this helps a little

(just a thought as my horses are currently in a BAD drought situation they are not really getting GOOD quality hay / chaff and there isn't little / no grass, so your horse having acess to good quality feed may have protein issues)