How much feed?!

[Dannii-1993]

Hi, I bought my ex racehorse 3 months ago! Hes 16.2 10years old and under weight! I use speedi beat, alfa a oil and D&H bud up condition cubes. He lives out and always had access to hay. Im changing Speedi beet To ready mash extra but how much ready mash cubes and chaff should i feed to put weight on?! Hes currently on two scoops alfa a oil, one and half scoop build up cubes and three soaked scoops beet (swapping for ready mash). Please help!

 

[dianchi]

Why not call the nutrition line of the company whos feed you are going to use? I don't know enough about ready mash to advise

 

[db281]

It's difficult to build weight onto anything that is living out I find.

However, I find it easier to put weight on something when feeds are divided into smaller portions , given more often throughout the day. If possible, why not try to provide 3 feeds throughout the day, rather than 2 larger ones.

 

[Dannii-1993]

I know thats the best way small and often but I have a full time job and hes on my farm. We're not at livery and I work rotational shifts. I did have him kept in but hes a very wet horse I was having to fully clean him out everyday and hes so much happier in a field but im going to have to look at which way is going to work best. Everything has advisory feeding guides apart from ready mash. Thanks for the advise though