showing welsh d's- feeding calf milk pellets to gain weight?

[prince12]

Hi, I am looking to gain weight on my welsh section d ,,, I have been advised to feed calf mik pellets have you done this ? what was the resault? xx thanx

 

[dwi]

I used to work on a yard that fed calf powder to anything that was really skinny when it came in. Smelt rancid but seemed to do the trick.

 

[prince12]

Hi Thanx for that.... is there anything I should be aware off that could cause harm to him? I feed him a small amount of dod n horll condition mix and chaff? cheers x

 

[jewel]

top spec conditioning flake

 

[prince12]

Hi, where do I buy this? and how much do I need to give to my welshie and thanx

 

[prince12]

Hi, where do I buy this? and how much do I need to give to my welshie and thanx

 

[Natch]

Why don't you ring a horse feed company for advice on feed to help your horse to gain weight safely? Most/all feed companies have free helplines with nutritionalists at the other end of the phone.

 

[kellyeaton]

why dont you put your horse on a weight gain or conditioning mix?

 

[chestnut cob]

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Why don't you ring a horse feed company for advice on feed to help your horse to gain weight safely? Most/all feed companies have free helplines with nutritionalists at the other end of the phone.

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Echo this. Also the right sort of work to muscle the horse up rather than just feeding to make him fat.

 

[Natch]

... just wondering as well, why a welshie is not up to weight at this time of year? Most are too overweight at the moment. Perhaps it would benefit you to get someone experienced to have a look at your horse and to advise you - preferably a vet.

 

[chestnut cob]

Mine was always too fat in summer. When he went on loan, my loaners had him in a grazing muzzle in winter as he was even fat then!

 

[prince12]

Hi yes he is looking good I think! but at a recent show, I was told that most are bordering on fat and I would need mine to be the same ! x

 

[prince12]

Hi yes he is looking good I think! but at a recent show, I was told that most are bordering on fat and I would need mine to be the same ! x

 

[Natch]

No showing class is worth deliberately making your horse fatter than he needs to be. As I posted on your other thread - have a look at the BHS' Fit not Fat campaign - if your horse is lean not fat or skinny then leave well alone!

I would also question if the person who told you that really knows what they are on about.

 

[PapaFrita]

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Hi yes he is looking good I think! but at a recent show, I was told that most are bordering on fat and I would need mine to be the same ! x

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Eeek! Is it really worth risking lami and your horse's health for a few rosettes? Also, if it's just a bit of weight you need to get on (let's say for the sake of argument that he's a bit lean coming into winter) calf milk pellets seems a bit drastic! Much better to use an equine mix or conditioner.
I still think you should put your pony's heath first though.