Re: [RC] Yucca in feed - Sandy Adams - Elizabeth Walker
I don't think switching feeds, or making major changes to a horses diet right before and during a ride, is a good thing.
So - in order to be compliant, you basically have to switch to another feed completely. In addition, it is not only the 14% high protein feed that is affected. All of the Triple Crown feeds have the yucca: their Senior, Complete, Lite, Low Starch, etc.
I think switching to another feed entirely would be the answer most folks would choose if they want to compete under the current rules. Note that this is the same effect as the "weed free" requirement that Steve talked about. He was forced to use a hay he doesn't really like, as he doesn't like the quality, in order to be compliant.
On May 6, 2009, at 10:16 AM, sherman wrote:
I don't think you need a vet to answer that one (:>) This particular feed has high protein content, so it might be a good idea to switch to something else anyway. Or a mix of 2 different feeds, one without the yucca and a lower protein content, then in the few days before the ride, drop the high pro/yucca from the ration? Just a thought if you don't want to totally drop the current feed from the diet.
Kathy
Sandy wrote:
A question for you vets out there - would it not be better for the horse to simply choose another feed than to CHANGE feeds just before an event? I get a little squiggly over that prospect. I hardly change my own SOCKS right before a ride.
