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Here is some info on sugar content in horse feeds:

http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=9587

http://www.safergrass.org/articles/index.html

This is a chart I put together on how much molasses, fat, protein, 
and fiber are contained in various horse feeds back when I figured 
out that the beet pulp I had been feeding Chief turned him into a 
monster at the start of a ride.  The amount of sugar by brand and 
even by batch can vary a lot - now when I feed him any BP prior to 
any ride, it gets rinsed clean.  Just changing the beet pulp for this 
one horse made a significant difference.  It isn't necessarily the % 
of molasses that is the problem but the overall amount consumed.  I 
can still turn Chief into a race rocket any time by feeding beet pulp 
to him in advance of any ride, even one from home will send sparks 
flying from his wee wittle brain.  You would think that all his 
experience would help, but it only amplifies the problem.  None of my 
other horses have needed to have their feeds monitored as carefully.

Karen





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