what to feed my new 2 yr old gelding???

kristyl · 07-03-2008, 09:01 AM

I just got a new 2 yr old paint gelding. His former owner had him on hay and HFHF twice a day so that's what I have him in now (except he has free access to hay now). He is 15.2 and growing and I would like to have him on a good feed program without him being too hot. He is outdoors 24/7.

Anyone have any suggestions as to what I should be feeding him?

AllAroundRdr · 07-03-2008, 09:05 AM

Congrats on your new addition

Have you looked into an RB?

Circle C · 07-03-2008, 09:24 AM

I feed Nutrena Compete. I add salt and pro-bios and biotin

kristyl · 07-03-2008, 09:48 AM

Thanks,

I was thinking about putting him on a RB. My underweight TB mare did great when I had her on Gro N Win. So maybe I will try that. My new guy is in great shape and well muscled so I would like to keep it that way.

I cannot get Nutrena here. We only have 2 feed stores in our area and they don't carry that brand.

Oh and he has free access to a salt lick.

PeggySue · 07-03-2008, 10:10 AM

If you have access to Buckeye USE the Gro N Win !! it is great stuff

AllAroundRdr · 07-03-2008, 10:14 AM

Him keeping muscle tone is going to be both work and diet

I like the concept of RBs though 2 of mine recently switched off their RB and back onto their TC Complete with an added vitamin/mineral supplement and additional supplements.

I can't say I'm a huge Nutrena fan (although I'd feed it before most Purina feeds if I had to..maybe). I haven't looked into the Compete (and I can't find an ingredient list on Nutrena's website *which bothers me*) but I've never been satisfied with the levels Nutrena has in their feed, nor some of their ingredients.

kristyl · 07-03-2008, 10:35 AM

I do have access the buckeye feeds and think I will go with the gro n win.

I haven't been working him hard, only riding him lightly since he is going through a growth spurt right now and I don't want to push him. But he does get plently of exercise running around out in the field.

PeggySue · 07-03-2008, 10:42 AM

I think the amount for a 2yo is 1 3/4 lb not just 1

I would have to check my chart to be sure though

07-03-2008, 09:01 AM	#1
kristyl Full Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 200 Images: 24	what to feed my new 2 yr old gelding??? I just got a new 2 yr old paint gelding. His former owner had him on hay and HFHF twice a day so that's what I have him in now (except he has free access to hay now). He is 15.2 and growing and I would like to have him on a good feed program without him being too hot. He is outdoors 24/7. Anyone have any suggestions as to what I should be feeding him? Last edited by kristyl; 07-03-2008 at 09:02 AM. Reason: i can't spell

07-03-2008, 09:05 AM	#2
AllAroundRdr Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern CA - The Land of Fires & Shakey Ground Posts: 3,150 Images: 9	Congrats on your new addition Have you looked into an RB? __________________ People say riding isn't a sport...Well you see, the 'ball' I play with has a mind of its own. I've been Goosed..and I LIKED it!

07-03-2008, 09:24 AM	#3
Circle C Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,636 Images: 52	I feed Nutrena Compete. I add salt and pro-bios and biotin __________________ *Casey* *Weber Harris Ford-Lincoln-Mercury* *Meadville, PA* *(814) 336-3166*

07-03-2008, 10:10 AM	#5
PeggySue Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dennison, Illinois Posts: 11,194 Images: 1048 Blog Entries: 9	If you have access to Buckeye USE the Gro N Win !! it is great stuff __________________ Moosa says stop and smell the flowers life is too short not to enjoy it

07-03-2008, 10:14 AM	#6
AllAroundRdr Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern CA - The Land of Fires & Shakey Ground Posts: 3,150 Images: 9	Him keeping muscle tone is going to be both work and diet I like the concept of RBs though 2 of mine recently switched off their RB and back onto their TC Complete with an added vitamin/mineral supplement and additional supplements. I can't say I'm a huge Nutrena fan (although I'd feed it before most Purina feeds if I had to..maybe). I haven't looked into the Compete (and I can't find an ingredient list on Nutrena's website which bothers me) but I've never been satisfied with the levels Nutrena has in their feed, nor some of their ingredients. __________________ People say riding isn't a sport...Well you see, the 'ball' I play with has a mind of its own. I've been Goosed..and I LIKED it!

07-03-2008, 09:48 AM	#4
kristyl Full Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 200 Images: 24	Thanks, I was thinking about putting him on a RB. My underweight TB mare did great when I had her on Gro N Win. So maybe I will try that. My new guy is in great shape and well muscled so I would like to keep it that way. I cannot get Nutrena here. We only have 2 feed stores in our area and they don't carry that brand. Oh and he has free access to a salt lick.

07-03-2008, 10:35 AM	#7
kristyl Full Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 200 Images: 24	I do have access the buckeye feeds and think I will go with the gro n win. I haven't been working him hard, only riding him lightly since he is going through a growth spurt right now and I don't want to push him. But he does get plently of exercise running around out in the field.

07-03-2008, 10:42 AM	#8
PeggySue Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dennison, Illinois Posts: 11,194 Images: 1048 Blog Entries: 9	I think the amount for a 2yo is 1 3/4 lb not just 1 I would have to check my chart to be sure though __________________ Moosa says stop and smell the flowers life is too short not to enjoy it

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