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IndoRe7435 · 03-07-2008, 03:13 PM

Hey everyone!
I have a four year old mare on sweet feed (1/2 pound) once a day. I know some people don't like using sweet feed but my BO seems 2 think it's ok.
Im big on gaming and plan 2 start western pleasure this summer and im thinking of putting her on a new feed. She also gets hay twice a day, and during the spring, grass 24/7. Id love any suggestions or info.
Thanx!

Karen Horse · 03-08-2008, 06:28 AM

I am in love with Farnam Platform type: Pleasure. If your horse is loped or cantered more than 3 miles a day then you would want the type: Performance.
Thats what my horse eats. Has all minerals and joints supplements already in. I feed 1/2 during the winter and 1lb during the summer. 1 flake of hay in the morning and 1 at night. He sometimes gets 2-4 hours of turnout.

PeggySue · 03-08-2008, 06:34 AM

for the best look and performance you will need a nutrient dense feed

if your BO is set on her sweet feed keep it at 1/2lb and add in a good ration balancer

Dawn · 03-08-2008, 05:18 PM

If your horse is maintaining weight on 1/2 lb of sweet feed, then that means that you don't need a feed that's going to add in a lot of calories.

This means that you need to look for something that will be fed at 2 lbs or less per day within your horse's performance class.

Pretty much all that you're going to find in that criteria is a ration balancer.

Dawn · 03-08-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karen Horse

I am in love with Farnam Platform type: Pleasure. If your horse is loped or cantered more than 3 miles a day then you would want the type: Performance.
Thats what my horse eats. Has all minerals and joints supplements already in. I feed 1/2 during the winter and 1lb during the summer. 1 flake of hay in the morning and 1 at night. He sometimes gets 2-4 hours of turnout.

I don't have the feeding directions for Platform Performance in front of me, but I do know for a fact that what you've listed doesn't fall into what is required. It doesn't matter how good a feed is, if you're not feeding it correctly, you're not getting the benefits from it.

How large are your flakes of hay? Unless they're quite large, that seems quite insufficient.

minihorses4ever · 03-08-2008, 05:31 PM

I use Omolene 200 on my show horses. It works great! Oh, and I show miniatures in halter and driving.. So they have pretty hard workouts sometimes.

Karen Horse · 03-08-2008, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dawn

I don't have the feeding directions for Platform Performance in front of me, but I do know for a fact that what you've listed doesn't fall into what is required. It doesn't matter how good a feed is, if you're not feeding it correctly, you're not getting the benefits from it.

How large are your flakes of hay? Unless they're quite large, that seems quite insufficient.

And how much grain do you think he needs?? He has filled out and gained weight in the ten months he's been with me. Why would that seem insufficient?? They are about 4 inches across... medium size... I won't even try to give a lb amount for the simple fact as Im not sure. If he doesn't get turned out or it is below freezing... he gets 2 flakes at night.

Dawn · 03-08-2008, 05:42 PM

Nutrition isn't just about calories. It's about the 'nutrition' that's being provided along with those calories.

If he only needs 1 lb of feed, then he needs a feed that is nutritionally designed to be fed at one lb.

luttrellfarms · 03-13-2008, 06:14 PM

I agree that you need to be feeding a good feed. Depending on what you are wanting to do with your horse. If you can give me more information, maybe I can be of more help. We operate a feed store www.angelfire.com/trek/landrfarms . I think that for about any horse, the Kent Protein/Mineral tubs are great to use. You can take a look at the sizes and prices at our site. If you need more information on them let me know.

IndoRe7435 · 06-25-2008, 10:25 AM

[quote=Dawn;2675392]If your horse is maintaining weight on 1/2 lb of sweet feed, then that means that you don't need a feed that's going to add in a lot of calories.

This means that you need to look for something that will be fed at 2 lbs or less per day within your horse's performance class.

Pretty much all that you're going to find in that criteria is a ration balancer.[/quote

sweet feed was what i had her on for light work. now im going to start heavier work and i didn't know if she needed more proteihn.
(sry i know this is an old thread but i haven't been on recently)
thanx

03-07-2008, 03:13 PM	#1
IndoRe7435 Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 67 Images: 3	Show feed Hey everyone! I have a four year old mare on sweet feed (1/2 pound) once a day. I know some people don't like using sweet feed but my BO seems 2 think it's ok. Im big on gaming and plan 2 start western pleasure this summer and im thinking of putting her on a new feed. She also gets hay twice a day, and during the spring, grass 24/7. Id love any suggestions or info. Thanx!

03-08-2008, 06:28 AM	#2
Karen Horse Full Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 292 Images: 39	I am in love with Farnam Platform type: Pleasure. If your horse is loped or cantered more than 3 miles a day then you would want the type: Performance. Thats what my horse eats. Has all minerals and joints supplements already in. I feed 1/2 during the winter and 1lb during the summer. 1 flake of hay in the morning and 1 at night. He sometimes gets 2-4 hours of turnout. __________________ If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I would climb back up to heaven and bring you home again.

03-08-2008, 05:31 PM	#6
minihorses4ever Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,306 Images: 28	I use Omolene 200 on my show horses. It works great! Oh, and I show miniatures in halter and driving.. So they have pretty hard workouts sometimes. __________________ -Breanne Never frown, even when you are sad, because you never know who is falling in love with your smile.

03-13-2008, 06:14 PM	#9
luttrellfarms Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 342	L & R Farms I agree that you need to be feeding a good feed. Depending on what you are wanting to do with your horse. If you can give me more information, maybe I can be of more help. We operate a feed store www.angelfire.com/trek/landrfarms . I think that for about any horse, the Kent Protein/Mineral tubs are great to use. You can take a look at the sizes and prices at our site. If you need more information on them let me know.

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Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 30,115 Images: 1328	If your horse is maintaining weight on 1/2 lb of sweet feed, then that means that you don't need a feed that's going to add in a lot of calories. This means that you need to look for something that will be fed at 2 lbs or less per day within your horse's performance class. Pretty much all that you're going to find in that criteria is a ration balancer.

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Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 30,115 Images: 1328	Nutrition isn't just about calories. It's about the 'nutrition' that's being provided along with those calories. If he only needs 1 lb of feed, then he needs a feed that is nutritionally designed to be fed at one lb.

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IndoRe7435 Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 67 Images: 3	[quote=Dawn;2675392]If your horse is maintaining weight on 1/2 lb of sweet feed, then that means that you don't need a feed that's going to add in a lot of calories. This means that you need to look for something that will be fed at 2 lbs or less per day within your horse's performance class. Pretty much all that you're going to find in that criteria is a ration balancer.[/quote sweet feed was what i had her on for light work. now im going to start heavier work and i didn't know if she needed more proteihn. (sry i know this is an old thread but i haven't been on recently) thanx