ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: Ivers last comment on Carbos, etc

Re: Ivers last comment on Carbos, etc

DreamWeaver (karen@chaton.gardnerville.nv.us)
Thu, 04 Dec 1997 10:10:34 -0800

>First, it's not that much grain. It's one or another, not 3lbs at three hours
>plus 2 lbs at 2 hours plus 1 lb at 1 hour--it's any one of the three.

I knew that. It's still more grain than I've ever been able to get my
horses to eat; and I know most of my friends horses don't eat any
differently than mine do.

If a horse is eating, we usually let them eat what they want. Usually they
choose hay. Is it better to try and get them to eat grain first, before
giving hay? I've had other riders much more experienced than I am tell me
that my horse is eating hay because that is what he needs, that it's the
best thing for him.

>Forget bran mash during the event--wet or cook your grain.

I think most people mix in a little bran to help get their horses to eat
the grain. I have cut back to almost no bran in the last year or so...the
horses seem to like plain soaked crimped oats and barley by itself. They
don't like corn soaked though. Still, they'll only eat a few bites here
and there. I doubt more than a pound or two all day during a 50 and maybe
2-4 pounds on a 100 in a 24 hour period. (after the finish they'll eat more)

What other types of grains are other people feeding?

How would you cook your grain?

I have to be careful at rides where it is warm with soaking the oats and
barley ahead of time. It only takes on afternoon in the warm temperatures
for the stuff to start to smell pretty rank.

Happy Trails,

Karen
& Dream Weaver...1025 miles
& Rocky...350 miles

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