Quartz
Well-Known Member
Have been struggling with my horse over the last couple of years with his feed. During the winter when they up his hard feed he gets very over excited when being ridden. He has turnout all day every day, so this doesn't really change much from summer to winter. I have managed to get the yard to at last lower his hard feed and add on ad lib hay. Much to moans from YO of how is going to loose condition and weight. He is still in great condition and has even put weight on, so no problems there. I would actually like to change his feed completely to a mainly hay diet, therefore need some kind or balancer to add in any missing nutrients. So please could you give me some recommendations of feed routines consisting of mainly hay and any other supplements need ie. balancer, salt/mineral lick.
Also anyone who is in France and could help with products available here would be great, as YO is dead against anything other than cereal hard feed and small amounts of hay. Have dealt with hay situation now, so next battle hard feed!
For extra info he is a Selle Francais, 8 years old, turned out during day in at night, ridden 4 -5 times a week: consisting of 2 1 hours lessons, light hacking, and then a couple of sessions on my own in the ring of 30 -45 mins. In good condition, hooves a bit soft, may do the odd comp in the summer.
Sorry so long, but hope I got everything in there!
Also anyone who is in France and could help with products available here would be great, as YO is dead against anything other than cereal hard feed and small amounts of hay. Have dealt with hay situation now, so next battle hard feed!
For extra info he is a Selle Francais, 8 years old, turned out during day in at night, ridden 4 -5 times a week: consisting of 2 1 hours lessons, light hacking, and then a couple of sessions on my own in the ring of 30 -45 mins. In good condition, hooves a bit soft, may do the odd comp in the summer.
Sorry so long, but hope I got everything in there!
