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Hiya i am interested, in the best way to get weight and condition on my horse.. He's currently on, oats, linseed, winergy, equine elite muscle powder and sugarbeet.. but not looking in the best condition! im at a loss as what to feed him !
 
How much work does he do and what type? What forage is he fed (hay/haylage) and is it restricted or fed ad lib? Does he have turnout? Has he had his teeth checked recently?

Sorry about the 20 questions! Assuming he has ad lib forage, is being fed enough for the work he's doing and doesn't have any dental or other issues that could prevent him putting weight on, I'd recommend Havens Slobbermash. We really struggled to keep weight on my sister's horse until we started feeding that.
 
He's the typical thoroughbred and a very hard doer :( He's currently working at advanced medium, and worked about 5-6 times a week with about 3 days being easy stretchy work outs. He is fed Ab Lib haylage, at the moment he goes out like once a week but once the grass comes through he will be out on it as much as physically possible! He is having his teeth done next week but everything else is up to date and he is happy in himself. I'd just like him to carry more condition!
 
Some are just skinny! Like people, I guess. If he's happy, performing well & not too ribby, like Stormox said, perhaps it's just his natural way to be?
 
If he's performing well it could just be his build - my friend has a WB who is ridden 6 days a week at about Medium level and has always looked a bit ribby. It's just the way he's made!

Could you post a photo?
 
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