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> What is a good broodmare/foal pellet?  Would a Senior pellet do?  I have a
> 37 year old, so Sr is always around.
I'm not Susan, but no, a Senior pellet is a very poor choice as a mare/foal
supplement.  Just compare mineral contents on the labels....  :-(

That said--with our Arab mares, we find that we are better off to supplement
VERY little, if at all, if we have high-quality hay.  Our mares get plenty
chunky on hay alone, and raise healthy babies without losing any weight,
just with free choice hay.  We are deficient in selenium here, but otherwise
our hay pretty well meets their needs.  So we go through more frequently
with E-Se injections for the mares and babies than we do for idle mature
horses, but otherwise have no problems.  (Disclaimer--given the hay quality
in some parts of the country, one may still need to follow Susan's
advice--just be aware that it isn't necessary in all situations.)

Heidi


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