Is this a bit OTT feed wise

[ish123]

Good doer ID X 9 years old. Weight: 640kg

Used only for hacking 2-3 times a week.

Ad lib haylage throughout the day. Takes approximately 3-4 haynets

Turnout approximately 2 hours every day. On dry days - 6 hours a day.

Current feed: 1 scoop Alfa- A original; 1.5 cup Baileys Lo-Cal, 1.5 scoop garlic powder, 3 tablespoons Cod Liver Oil.

Once a day

I am wondering whether this is perhaps too much for him?

Half considered, putting him on Safe and Sound. Plus VitM/in lick

 

[CBFan]

How is he looking on this regime?

although I like horses to be eating constantly, working to the 2% of horses bodyweight rule for forrage supply is a good benchmark for feeding 'fatties' and I would split this over a few haynets supplied throughout the day in small holed nets if necessary.

 

[ish123]

He is holding his weight with this. Has perhaps dropped 10kg since April

He getrs one haynet in the morning then two in the afternoon with a top up of one just before yard closes.

All in small haynets.

 

[wizzi901]

not if he looks well fit and not fat or not think, sounds like a good plan! If getting ad lib haylage sounds ideal for him.

 

[teddyt]

If his weight is ok (i.e. not overweight) then what you are feeding is fine.