Feeding large quantities of Veg - side effects?

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annbal

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There is pony stabled opposite me that is fed entirely on veg (brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, swede etc). No hay no other hard feed, never turned out.
Its been like this for 6 weeks and I have started to fed her small quantities of hay that my boys leave (I never see the owner)
Is this potentially dangerous for the pony?
I have never come across this in all my years of horse ownership and I have tried to goggle but come up with conflicting answers.
Any ideas?
Not sure if I should remove the hugh bucket of veg and just start feeding her hay myself.
Thanks for the advice
 
If you never see the owner how do you know it's fed nothing but veg?

Would you be happy if someone posted on the forum there was a pony stabled opposite them and whilst they were feeding their pony it's hay and hard feed and leaving it with quantities of veg to pick through they'd never seen the other pony's owner feed it at all?

If you really think there's a problem you be better off leaving a note for the other owner asking if they want a hand rather than just wading in and feeding what YOU think it should be fed.
 
Excess farting???

Joke over.. I can't imagine why a person would want to do that??!!!??? Do they have a reason? As long as it's getting enough fibre for proper digestion all the nutrients it needs then personally I can't see anything wrong with it. The only worry would be over-feeding certain vitamis/minerals that may cause liver damage (and other stuff) in the long run and also if only fed twice a day, not good for the horse to satisfy it's trickle-feeding nature (digestive problems). But still... agree with *hic*, best ask if you are worried.
 
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hic - I would never just fed an animal with out good reason, I honestly can tell you the pony is not fed anything else, (rather long and sad story which i would rather not go into) I just want advise on if this can cause her problems, and what i can do to help her
 
Well it's fed better than my other half lol!

And yes, it may be rather gaseous!

Like other posters have suggested, I would be concerned if no hay was being fed, about the lack of fibre to satisfy it's desire to chew, keep it's gut occupied and it's body warm (if stood still all day).

ETA: choke could be another concern
 
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