questions on feed?

[dark_prince]

Just wondering what sugar beet is used for? Is it to put weight on? What are the best brands/types?

First winter with my TB and expecting him to be a hard-keeper..

 

[Mince Pie]

It's a great fibre source so can be used to put weight on. If your TB is the sharp fizzy type then quikbeet may be the way to go as it's the non-mollassed version!

 

[dark_prince]

Yes he is! Thanks, will look into quick beet

 

[Oberon]

Horses get 50% of their calorie yield from fermenting fibre in the hind gut.

Beet is a rapidly fermented fibre source.

Unmolassed versions are a good addition to the diet. Best practice is to rinse, soak and rinse again to remove any excess iron or contaminants.

 

[MrVelvet]

I have an underweight horse and I'm feeding sugarbeet in large amounts to maintain his weight. Speedibeet is unmollased if your horse is stressy. I am moving onto fast fibre soon as his weight isn't far off.