Elk Grove Stable Mix?

Dawn · 05-19-2008, 05:39 PM

Is she getting any hard feed at night? Or is the 2 lbs of Equine Senior it (and the 2 lbs of rice bran of course)?

I don't understand really why you're feeding complete feeds in this situation. You're not feeding nearly enough to get the nutritional benefits from them.

What kinds of suppliments are you wanting to give the minis?

Mountaingirl89 · 05-19-2008, 05:46 PM

I'm not sure what suppliments yet. I know that I am not feeding the whole amound needed, but I am having trouble finding a feed that I dont' have to feed like 10 pounds of! I believe the enrich is only 2 pounds a day.
I origonaly was feeding the Equine Senior at the vets recomendation for weight gain. What I would like is either something that is a grain that I can feed them small amounts and will get them good nutritional value or something that will add some roughge and that I can add a suppliment into (such as select)

Dawn · 05-19-2008, 05:48 PM

Do you have any idea of what type of suppliments you're wanting for the minis?

The Enrich is only 1 lb a day. 1.5-2 for light to moderate work. And up to 2.5 I believe as the max for harder moderate work and into intense work.

If you want something simply to add a suppliment into, use alfalfa pellets or beet pulp.

Mountaingirl89 · 05-19-2008, 05:55 PM

I have considered using beet pulp, but I would rather mix the suppliment in with something smaller then alfafla cubes. I might just end up using All in one like I used to even though its messy. I am thinking of putting the mini's and my mare on select since I have used it before and its not to expensive. I am just really tired of trying to figure out what will be best for my horses.

Dawn · 05-19-2008, 07:01 PM

If you're just looking to put in a vit/min supplement, just use the Enrich instead. Much simpler, usually cheaper or the same price range, and provides a more balanced profile than most supplements.

Mountaingirl89 · 05-20-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

If you're just looking to put in a vit/min supplement, just use the Enrich instead. Much simpler, usually cheaper or the same price range, and provides a more balanced profile than most supplements.

Yeah, I agree. It seems to me that the enrich is really the best for all my horses. Thank you for your help!

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05-19-2008, 05:39 PM	#21
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 31,295 Images: 1386	Is she getting any hard feed at night? Or is the 2 lbs of Equine Senior it (and the 2 lbs of rice bran of course)? I don't understand really why you're feeding complete feeds in this situation. You're not feeding nearly enough to get the nutritional benefits from them. What kinds of suppliments are you wanting to give the minis?

05-19-2008, 05:46 PM	#22
Mountaingirl89 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ity bity town south of SF, Ca. Don't blink. Posts: 579 Images: 73 Blog Entries: 24	I'm not sure what suppliments yet. I know that I am not feeding the whole amound needed, but I am having trouble finding a feed that I dont' have to feed like 10 pounds of! I believe the enrich is only 2 pounds a day. I origonaly was feeding the Equine Senior at the vets recomendation for weight gain. What I would like is either something that is a grain that I can feed them small amounts and will get them good nutritional value or something that will add some roughge and that I can add a suppliment into (such as select)

05-19-2008, 05:48 PM	#23
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 31,295 Images: 1386	Do you have any idea of what type of suppliments you're wanting for the minis? The Enrich is only 1 lb a day. 1.5-2 for light to moderate work. And up to 2.5 I believe as the max for harder moderate work and into intense work. If you want something simply to add a suppliment into, use alfalfa pellets or beet pulp.

05-19-2008, 05:55 PM	#24
Mountaingirl89 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ity bity town south of SF, Ca. Don't blink. Posts: 579 Images: 73 Blog Entries: 24	I have considered using beet pulp, but I would rather mix the suppliment in with something smaller then alfafla cubes. I might just end up using All in one like I used to even though its messy. I am thinking of putting the mini's and my mare on select since I have used it before and its not to expensive. I am just really tired of trying to figure out what will be best for my horses.

05-19-2008, 07:01 PM	#25
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 31,295 Images: 1386	If you're just looking to put in a vit/min supplement, just use the Enrich instead. Much simpler, usually cheaper or the same price range, and provides a more balanced profile than most supplements.