Re: [RC] Making your own horsefeed - Karen Everhart
I also make my own feed for all but the "senior horses" who need a
pelletted product for easier digestion due to dentition issues.
We purchased one of the 50 gallon water barrels, with the screw on lid -
fill the barrel with the feed and roll it around the arena to mix
it! Does a great job.
Karen Everhart MEd Co-founder and Executive Director Rainbow Meadows
Rescue and Retirement, Inc. Serving the equine companions who have so loyally
served us... www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com 620-725-3402
Owner/Operator Horse Calls - Equine Management Solutions Centered Riding
Instructor Distance Horse Conditioning and Training www.horsecalls.com 316-648-5082
I've been making my own for years - ever
since my Fino was diagnosed with nutritional DOD at 8 months of age. (Go
figure - I was using Co-op SUPREME feed.. The best!) .... So I was given a
'prescription diet' by a TB Race vet - who had a 90% 'grow into soundness'
rate on TBs with the same condition... And my Filly also 'grew into 100%
normal bones/joints' on this diet..
I mix it up in 'one week'
batches. Digestibility and energy value is much higher than any commercial
feed - according to the Ag Dep At TSU, who did an analysis on it. And
there's little/no molasses! Use it on everything from 30 year old AQHA
- to 6 endurance mounts in heavy training... Average amount consumed per
horse = 1.5lbs twice a day..With Free choice 'moderate quality' grass hay
(can't find the best in this shortage...)
Only mix 1 week's worth at a time - since
there's no preservatives/additives - the high fat content could cause
spoilage in warmer weather... Don't have a problem if you use it within a
week..
