giving good doers more oomph

[traceyell]

can anyone give me advice on what is best to feed a good doer to give him more energy at moment i feed baileys lo/cal balancer with a bit of herbal chop but at the moment he just seems very flat and he is hard work to keep going he is fairly fit so i know this isnt the problem

 

[abb123]

you could try adding a tiny amount of instant energy mix and upping it gradually till you get the right energy level for your horse.

 

[SSM]

Donks has Tiger Oats with her balancer, chop, sunflower seeds, salt and garlic - result - No difference

 

[Salcey]

I've found Red Cell does the trick for my mare, more energy but also more spooky

 

[Gucci_b]

what about this lot from Alan & Page


Ride & Relax
Stay Cool Without the Barley
Fibre Pencils
Does your horse need extra fibre or just a high fibre, low starch cube? Slim & Healthy
Is your horse too fat? Is his waistline expanding? Quiet Mix
Want to keep him looking good without getting excitable? Herbal Quiet Mix
Want to keep him looking good without getting excitable? Quiet Pencils
Want to keep him looking good without getting excitable?







Calm & Condition
For Topline Without the Barley Sustain
For when you need stamina rather than 'oomph' Hacking Mix
Does your horse need more 'oomph' but gets too excitable on a competition mix? Hacking Pencils
A premium quality working cube without 'fizz' Light
Competition Mix
Provides the energy and extra 'oomph' needed for competition Competition
Extra Mix
For when you really need extra 'rocket fuel' in the tank

Weight Gain Mix
"Does exactly what it says on the bag..." Old Faithful's Special Blend
Specifically formulated to keep older horses looking younger! 'L' Mix
For horses and ponies prone to laminitis Sugar & Cereal Intolerance Diet
A specific feed for the avoidance of cereal, molasses and added sugar Stud & Youngstock Mix
A palatable muesli mix for mares, foals and youngstock Stud & Youngstock Pencils
A premium quality cube for mares and youngstock

 

[pottamus]

I think sometimes that is just how they are! I also find that sometimes they just switch off because they are bored or can't be bothered etc. My horse (Welshie) perks up no end if you take him somewhere new for a hack or on pleasure rides...there is no stopping him and he goes for miles and miles at trot and seems to find the energy to keep going! Take him into a school however and no matter how interesting you make it, he turns into hard work and 'I'm too tired' mode!!!

 

[SSM]

We've tried that too!!

I think it is her nature, even out hunting she is laid back and calm, but jumps everything I put infront of her

 

[dieseldog]

I found the Spillers response range really good.

 

[wonkey_donkey]

Defo try Red Cell - works a treat and no fat .
My vetran Grade A showjumper thinks he's a four year old on it !