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In a message dated 12/28/2005 4:28:47 PM Central Standard Time, dedej@xxxxxxxxx writes:

> I have a 30 year old mustang mare who has been on a "mush" diet of 
> senior feed and beet pulp for about 3 years now (and has done very 
> well).  This is due to worn down teeth and her not being able to eat 
> any hay (She quids it all).  She is in pretty good health for her age 
> but has lost a little weight and I'm trying to figure the best way to 
> add calories to her diet.  


We have an Arab gelding who will be 31 in May.  He has a bit of trouble keeping weight on, especially during winter, even though he's only lost 1 tooth so far.  We tried adding oil to his beet pulp/Strategy slurry, but he hates it...he can detect even a tablespoonful of oil.  <G>  What has helped him is switching to Ultium mixed with his beet pulp...it's higher in fat, and has really helped put weight back on him.  We tried a couple of senior feeds, and they didn't help.  

Good luck with your girl...
Dawn in East Texas