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Stops eating grain while on the road???
BRN4CASH
Reg. Apr 2006
Posted 2020-08-06 3:38 PM
Subject: Stops eating grain while on the road???


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My gelidng will stop eating his grain while we are on the road for a few days. He drinks plenty of water and eats hay. But, just picks at his grain. What tips on getting them to eat while traveling. 

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Southtxponygirl
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2020-08-06 4:08 PM
Subject: RE: Stops eating grain while on the road???



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If hes still eating his hay and drinking I would not worry about it, just keep offering his grain anyways. 

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slipperyslope
Reg. Nov 2008
Posted 2020-08-07 9:05 PM
Subject: RE: Stops eating grain while on the road???





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Much of the time, when they go off grain, it is stomach/ulcers issues.  I would be giving some kind of ulcer preventative or supplement to soothe the gut.  

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Tequila1275
Reg. Mar 2020
Posted 2020-08-10 1:11 PM
Subject: RE: Stops eating grain while on the road???


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Ditto last 2 posts.

I worry if they aren't drinking water or eating their hay (Alfalfa). I have a very picky gelding that doesn't get a bunch of grain ( he has ulcers) and he wouldn't eat it. I started giving him Ulcerguard before he gets on the trailer, and he is good as new.

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taylorschip
Reg. May 2020
Posted 2020-08-10 1:39 PM
Subject: RE: Stops eating grain while on the road???




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Invest in some CEP Gut Check or Zesterra. Don't be afraid to overload them with it. I give 10cc a day a couple days prior to leaving, then 10cc am and pm if they're stalled/10cc prehaul, 10cc pre run. That certainly helps keep them drinking and eating away from home! 

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BRN4CASH
Reg. Apr 2006
Posted 2020-08-10 2:03 PM
Subject: RE: Stops eating grain while on the road???


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Thank you for the advice! Have heard alot of great things on Zestera

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