Sorry another feeding question

[DunRoamin]

Last one I promise,
If/anyone feeding AandP do you cut out chaff? and replace it with FF over time? also with FF shall in still feed bran??
Thankyou all in advance

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

If you are going to feed FF I would cut out the bran. As to whether you use FF or chaff - its up to you. If your horse is quite happy with the chaff leave it on it. If for whatever reason your horse isn't keen on its chaff go to FF.

Either way you could leave out the bran - as long as your horse is getting plenty of fibre it should need it.

 

[DunRoamin]

he's not a big chaff fan, which is why he gate applechaff to make it taste a bit better, and I've noticed him getting fissier and fussier, typical old man

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

In that case change him to the FF - or try the Mollichaff Veteran - the old boy here (37!) loves it!

 

[DunRoamin]

Wow 37 thats awesome

, can i ask how big he is?? the oldest one i know is a 13hh 34 year old mare, that i learnt to ride on and shared, i went to see her on friday and she's looking great.

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

He is 15.2h - is a tb x native - not sure what! He was ridden (only lightly) until about 3 years ago but in his youth he evented, sj, hunted and then at 15 moved on to do dressage to advanced level. Is enjoying his retirement just hanging out in the field now. Still behaves like a monkey when he gets the chance!!

 

[cellie]

I use both as I like my mare to have plenty of fibre shes skinny tb and has c anc as well.