How can i 'perk' my horse up..?

[bambigirl]

Since its been getting colder he just has no energy at all... hes fed cool nuts alfa a oil and sugar beet twice a day plus hay and turnout.. what can i do to give him sum ooomph hes an ex racer ???

 

[Ranyhyn]

Has the usual been checked? Has he been wormed?

 

[bambigirl]

Yeah everything up to date teeth, back all the usual hes fine in every way just has no get up and go unless we get in a field then it all changes lol!

 

[hellybelly6]

Some TBs are just lazy! How are his teeth? You could consider oats

 

[OrangeEmpire]

I found with my TB that went flat recently even though he's a good weight and looking well that he was needing a mineral suppliment (after getting advice on here and Baileys!).

Made a world of difference!

 

[bex1984]

If he's got energy when you ride in the fields then it sounds like it might not be an issue of lack of energy...maybe he's a bit bored in the school?

 

[bambigirl]

his teeth are fine he came to me totally neglected he eats fine.. hes stil havin physion on his back thanks to his last owner ragging him all over but hes nt in any pain.. he goes lovely when we go any wher new i took him to the beach and he was fab! its just the same old he cnt be botherd with!

Iv never used oats how do you feed them?

 

[bambigirl]

very rare i school him unless were jumping.. i tend to school on hacks

 

[Twizzel]

Sounds like he's a bit bored in the school? Have you tried loose schooling, I love it and the horses seem to enjoy it too, even more when there's a jump up! It gives them a different experience of being in the school and can be a little more fun and exciting.

I took a cob hunting who is quite lazy in the school and on hacks... that seemed to perk him up somewhat!!

 

[hellybelly6]

Maybe he is bored, but it is good you have already checked physical reasons.

I feed rolled oats, if you feed whole oats, they just come out the other end! Start with a handful at a time and give him a mineral lick too, covering all bases.

 

[bambigirl]

thers been a mineral lick in his stable for 5 months as well as a very tasty apple lickit and hes bothered with neither lol! may give rolled oats a go i know a lady on our yard uses them for her ID thanks

x

 

[posie_honey]

allan and page power and performance - fab stuff!
i needed something extra for my girl and this has worked really well for us

 

[4leggedfurries]

I've recently put D on Naff EnerG and thats worked a treat. He can at times lag and like yours cba, but this just gives him the pick me up he needs and doesnt send him loopy. I just give him the maintenance level as i'm not working him that hard at the mo and it does the job.

 

[emmac70]

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allan and page power and performance - fab stuff!
i needed something extra for my girl and this has worked really well for us

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Ditto the above, I have a lazy TB dressage horse and this gives her exactly the right amount of energy without making her stupid