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| Posted: Fri Dec 31st, 2010 06:29 pm |
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softride G.O.G Community Member 
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I am having a debate with my neighbor about horse feeds. I feed pelleted feed and she feeds sweet feed. Her horse is a fruit cake while I have to prod my horse to get her going. I feel that the sugar content is too high and makes her horse very flighty. I told her that she should switch. With all the new feeds coming out I was wondering what you all feed and why? I use Seminole Gold Chance which is a 10% protein plus wet alfalfa cubes and coastal hay. Gabby is shinny and fat with no health problems.
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| Posted: Fri Dec 31st, 2010 06:48 pm |
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souzko G.O.G Community Member 
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My neighbor has horses as well. I've learned not to debate LOL. We get along one heck of a lot better that way. Fortunatly we both agree that sweet feed, makes our horses crazy!!!
____________________ Susan O. http://www.miragecardigans.com |
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| Posted: Fri Dec 31st, 2010 11:01 pm |
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ladysrider G.O.G Community Member 
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I've tried sweet feed, and regular pelleted feed and I have easy keepers. I felt the sweet feed and the regular pelleted feeds have too much molasses and one of my mares got a little to high strung on it. Now I feed a "lite" feed designed to be fed only 1-2 lbs/day. Just enough to mix the supplements in. No extra molasses and my horses like it enough to go into their stalls by themselves at feeding time. Other than that I feed local grass or Orchard grass hay.
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| Posted: Sun Jan 2nd, 2011 09:21 am |
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goldielocks G.O.G Community Member 
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we feed pelleted--and all the bermuda hay they want for winter then for summer they are on pasture instead of hay
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| Posted: Sun Jan 2nd, 2011 10:35 am |
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crs trail rider Ranch Hand 
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I have played the feed game for a few years now. It is easy for me since I dont feed April-Nov so in Nov I can start a new food easier. I fed sweet feed- until I got one that was higher strung and moved them to Safe Choice. That move to a low sugar/low starch pelleted feed did a couple of things. One- it calmed down my nutty horse, Two- my horse w/navicular- it made her more comfortable- I think w/lower starch/sugar there was lower inflammation. Then Safe Choice became hard to get so I moved to Tripple Crown Lite. Didnt like it as well as Safe Choice- didnt have all of the nutrient levels that I was looking for so I had to feed more. Someone closer began selling Safe Choice and I switched back. NOW this year, I switched to a new supplier because they were closer, and they recommended Purina Healthy Edge. Low Starch/low sugar, flax seed, beet pulp, high protein, etc. It was developed for Air Ferns like I have- active horses with lower calorie needs. So far so good, been feeding it now for almost 2 months and everyone looks good- I have a (well shoot its Jan now so..) 4 yr old - 21 year old and they all are doing well on it
____________________ Its rarely the horses fault- Its usually a failure of the rider to communicate their requests in a manner that the horse can understand. Lisa |
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| Posted: Sun Jan 2nd, 2011 01:57 pm |
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TessieBAgain G.O.G Community Member 
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I avoid any feed with molasses unless the horse is in heavy work. Thanks to all this nutritional research folks are discovering more is not better. Horses evolved to exist on minimal feed. Although horses are considered to have relatively 'poor' digestive abilities- refined sugar was never part of their natural diet. They do best on a high fiber restricted starch diet. Mixed grass pastures (hay) are best for most horses, and rarely need any feed unless worked on a regular basis. Aged horses are another matter as their teeth can cause issues. However, they do not need sugar to keep them up to par. High protein is not needed, either. When feeding horses (and many other animals) keeping it simple is best. Provide the horse with the best quality natural forage, and allow the horse to be a horse.
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| Posted: Sun Jan 2nd, 2011 04:38 pm |
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softride G.O.G Community Member
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TessieB, I agree with you but where we are the grass isn't as nutritious as it should be. I do not feed according to the feed bag's suggestion. I give my mare 1# pellets divided into 2 feedings. Coastal hay during the winter months or when the grass stops growing. I have had Gabby 6 months and she is about 7 on the weight scale. She has started digging for roots which I think is her need for something green. I am thinking about adding peanut hay so that the need for green will be filled. I have always felt that a horse should be kept as close to natural as possible.
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| Posted: Sun Jan 2nd, 2011 05:19 pm |
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quaillady G.O.G Community Member 
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I feed three of my four horses a pelleted food, for maintenance. My youngest (coming four years) eats three times as much as any other the others, he is the biggest one and still growing some. The others are all pretty easy keepers. I switched to the pellets because they don't need sweet stuff, and also the pellets don't tend to mildew in the Florida heat. My Arab mare has been eating Purina Senior since she was eight, she had had recurrent problems with mild colics. Every three or four weeks, we were out walking her. Never could find a clear cause. I was always afraid her next colic would be "The Big One." It was suggested to change to the Senior, and she has been colic-free for six years now. We keep a roll of coastal hay out for them all the time, unless the pasture is growing decently. The poor little fat pony doesn't get fed anything besides hay and grass. He scavenges anything he can from the big horses, and pleads his abuse case to anyone who will listen. I might tend to avoid peanut hay in a horse that isn't having regular and hard work, probably go more with a good T & A.
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| Posted: Mon Jan 3rd, 2011 08:42 pm |
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kyangel G.O.G Community Member 
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I currently feed a custom blended sweet feed that is made by a local feed store. It's 12% protein yet is not really heavy with the molasses. My horses are ususally in heavy work and they are quiet despite he extra sugar high, including my 6 year old stallion. I also feed Orchard Grass/timothy blend hay free choice. As an additional weight boost for a mare I rescued a few months ago I'm also adding Alfalfa hay cubes/soaked along with beet pulp/ soaked for added fat and calories. So far he rescued mare has gained about 200 pounds and hopefully will be up to her ideal body condition score by April. I'd love to switch to a good pelleted feed but currently there are no reliable sources nearby for me to buy them from. Our Tractor Supply store is always sold out of various products so it's hard to keep enough on hand. It's been a nightmare just getting alfalfa hay cubes and beet pulp much less a reputable pelleted feed.
____________________ I love Jesus, my horse, and then it's between you and the dog !  |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 4th, 2011 01:08 am |
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goldielocks G.O.G Community Member
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I didn't mention in my last post-the type of pellet feed we use. It is Ultium by Purina. It works real well for our horses and helps keep them fit w/o hyping them up. We ride lots so it is important to us to have a feed that works so well. We also have lots of friends that are very happy with it too.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 4th, 2011 05:36 am |
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Lakota G.O.G Community Member 
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Retta, if you shop at TSC, they have a 12% sweet feed called 'Sweet Mix'. Here, they charge $7.49 for 50# bag. It's got more pellets than grain and it's definately not gummy with too much molasses. I like it real well for the money. I sent you an e-mail the other day with some pics of my buckskin speed racker. Did you get it? Glad to see you posting more.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 4th, 2011 09:50 am |
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sheilazav G.O.G Community Member 
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We moved our horses in October from a stable where the owners fed them (a feed with molasses) to a barn where we purchase feed. My daughter bought a Clydesdale which requires a diet very low in carbs. We now feed Seminole Compete Safe and alfalfa pellets - soaked. Before, both of my boys were pretty reactive. Tramp especially. Now they are SO much calmer!! Tramp used to spook HARD at nothing when we rode. He hasn't spooked once since the feed change. He is pretty quiet and mellow now. I had no idea that feed could affect them so strongly!
____________________ The horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its blood. ~Johannes Jensen |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 4th, 2011 02:01 pm |
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goldielocks G.O.G Community Member
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We own and ride 3 mares-1TWH 2 MFT. The 2 MFT seem to be less sensitive to what is fed-but I tell ya the TWH is highly affected by her diet. Also love your pic sheilazav!!
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| Posted: Tue Jan 4th, 2011 03:59 pm |
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TheBlaze G.O.G Community Member 
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My TB is the only one I have who gets sweet feed. My Rockies and my Perch/TB cross get only a vitamin supplement in addition to free choice pasture grass roundbales, and flakes of Timothy twice a day at feeding time. The TB gets the vitamin supplement also. Those Rockies and my draft are easy keepers!
____________________ ~Tina Wishes are horses, and I fly! |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 4th, 2011 06:22 pm |
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kyangel G.O.G Community Member
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Lakota, I'll check that out. Our TSC's Equine section has been somewhat limited in the past but I'll see if they carry that now. Right now I pay $14.OO PER 100# for the custom blend 12% that I'm giving them. 'll check my email for the message you sent. I'm hopingto be on here a bit more now that my son bought a laptop to replace my old home computer that died. For now I just get to use this computer at work until they install my internet again. My buckskin is a speed racker too. Gotta love those rackers ! :cool:
____________________ I love Jesus, my horse, and then it's between you and the dog ! |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 4th, 2011 06:48 pm |
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SunnysMum G.O.G Community Member 
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Right now since I discovered Sunny's allergic to AlfAlfa, I have her on Orchard Grass and Enrich 32. Prior she was on Orchard, Alfalfa and Platform Pony, before that it was what ever the old BO could buy, which usually ended up being Bermuda but the Bermuda out here is horrible and can cause impaction collic. Before that at the other barn she was on Orchard, Alfalfa and Enrich 12. If we move to Norco like we're talking about I'm going to put her on Meadow Hay and stick with the Enrich 32.
____________________ Chi ha tegoli di vetro, non tiri sassi al vicino |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 4th, 2011 06:57 pm |
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TheBlaze G.O.G Community Member
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Sunnysmom, how did you discover she was allergic to alfalfa?
____________________ ~Tina Wishes are horses, and I fly! |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 4th, 2011 10:00 pm |
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softride G.O.G Community Member
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I am so jealous of you all paying low amounts for your feed!!!! I paid 12.45 yesterday for a 50# bag of Gold chance 10%. Now how is it that you GA folks get to pay such a cheap price, HUH? I think because we are in the "Horse Capital of the World" that Seminole Feeds charge us more. Same with Purina and Nutrena.
____________________ Horses are not a job-They are a way of life! |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 4th, 2011 11:14 pm |
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SunnysMum G.O.G Community Member
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TheBlaze wrote: Sunnysmom, how did you discover she was allergic to alfalfa? It was a few things that helpped me figure it out. Ever since I got her she's had an random cough that has lingered. No other explination, but she would cough in her stall, ocassionally cough in the round pen, and ocassionally cough in turn out or riding. It was usually just one cough and she'd be done. I started to talk to few people as I couldn't explain it any other way. There was no chance of her being sick, impossible with the herbs etc she's been on since I got her. Came across someone that has a horse that was doing the same thing, said her horse was allergic to alfalfa and they had taken their horse off it. Then I talked to the vets I consult with, they confirmed it was possible knowing her history, it was the only real explination. Took her completely off Alfalfa, and it's been a while now. And she's stopped coughing.
____________________ Chi ha tegoli di vetro, non tiri sassi al vicino |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 4th, 2011 11:16 pm |
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SunnysMum G.O.G Community Member
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softride wrote: I am so jealous of you all paying low amounts for your feed!!!! I paid 12.45 yesterday for a 50# bag of Gold chance 10%. Now how is it that you GA folks get to pay such a cheap price, HUH? I think because we are in the "Horse Capital of the World" that Seminole Feeds charge us more. Same with Purina and Nutrena. Only $12.50 and you're complaining? I just recently had to pay $28 for a #50 bag of Enrich 32. Nar! And here I was happy with my $17 a bag Platform Pony, but it wasn't cutting it. I missed the silvery shine from her coat she had on Purina and her extra long mane and tail.
____________________ Chi ha tegoli di vetro, non tiri sassi al vicino |
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