feeding :S

[kaya]

i have a 4 year old tb 16h3h
rocco isnt a very gd doer, he was on calm and condition , but a few weeks ago he got a bad case of colic.
He is ok now, but atm he is just having a hay and alfa a. I've been looking at horse feeds all day.
and just can't seem to find one what will do the job,
any advice ??

 

[traceyann]

fast fibre is brillant for horses with colic

 

[kaya]

really ... what company is that with ??

 

[SmartieBean09]

Was the colic feed related?

Have just put my colic prone horse on to Spillers Slow Response cubes. Not as calorific as Calm and Condition but free from cereals, low starch and high in oil and fibre. She loves them and looks amazing!

Speedibeet is another option. With the same calorie content as Calm and Condition but no starch and only 5% sugar.

I would also recommend a good probiotic. I swear by Pink Powder. I use this on my girl whenever there is stress to her system. ie colic, worming etc.

As your horse has experienced colic, remember to make all changes gradually.

 

[JenHunt]

smartieBean has given some good advice - I would go down the route of alfa oil and speedibeet with pink powder personally - the more fibre you can feed the better!