Help with feeding.

[tashyisaudrey]

Hiya - I have a chestnut mare - 12 years old, ID X TB. I'm umming and ahhing over what I should feed her. She's doing hacking and is on working livery so is doing quite a few riding lessons too. I lunge her lots and ride her out myself too, and we do shows at weekends.

she does have a tendency to put on weight and is quite stocky - big girl. I want her to build up a little more muscle, but don't want her putting on weight.

Any advice greatly appreciated. The grass is a bit naff now so wanted to give her something.

 

[lilym]

alfa a is a good feed, it has slow release energy value similar to a low energy coarse mix, and should give her enough energy for her work without making her fat, add a broad spectrum vitamin/ mineral supplement as well to make up for any deficiencies.

 

[tashyisaudrey]

thankies