Linseed & fenugreek supplement - introduce gradually or not??

[cob&onion]

Quick question, new supplements - do you introduce them gradually or just start them off on the recommended dosage?
Got this for my poor doer and hoping to start her on 80g per day as stated, so thats 40g per feed.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Herbal-Ga...r_Equipment&hash=item3f097bba9b#ht_973wt_1037

 

[jsr]

I would always introduce an oil based supplement gradually, the fenugreek is fine alone introduced straight into the feed. As the doseage is only 80g which for linseed is quiet low (does the mix give you the balance of linseed to fenugreek?) I'd think at the doses advised introducing it straight away should be fine.

Edited to add, just read the blurb on the item and it's fairly low doze of linseed in the mix. (Assuming you are feeding a horse not a small pony?). I would maybe invest in buying some micronised linseed and feed at a higher dose...eg 500kg horse can have 100g a day..approx a mug full. If you find they don't like the last (I've never found a horse that doesn't though) then add some dried mint to it.

 

[RutlandH2O]

Fenugreek is very useful to whet the appetite. However, do not feed to pregnant mares as it stimulates lactation.