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| horsegirl - 2018-09-07 10:21 AM
Southtxponygirl - 2018-09-07 10:14 AM horsegirl - 2018-09-07 8:23 AM And I know the importance of alfalfa, but it is $30/bale in South Georgia and that's not feasible to feed in a pasture setting with other horses, so I'm grasping for straws here. If I could pick between these two MidSouth feeds, they can be provided by the boarding barn without an increase in board. How much is the increase in board if you did provide feed?
You may just have to do that. I think in the long run it maybe cheaper than treating for ulcers multiple times a year. My daughter found out the hard way that feeding high quality feed/hay is a lot cheaper and better for the horse in the long run, even if it means not getting a break on your boarding fees |
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Location: South Georgia | GLP - 2018-09-07 2:43 PM
horsegirl - 2018-09-07 10:21 AM
Southtxponygirl - 2018-09-07 10:14 AM horsegirl - 2018-09-07 8:23 AM And I know the importance of alfalfa, but it is $30/bale in South Georgia and that's not feasible to feed in a pasture setting with other horses, so I'm grasping for straws here. If I could pick between these two MidSouth feeds, they can be provided by the boarding barn without an increase in board. How much is the increase in board if you did provide feed?
You may just have to do that. I think in the long run it maybe cheaper than treating for ulcers multiple times a year. My daughter found out the hard way that feeding high quality feed/hay is a lot cheaper and better for the horse in the long run, even if it means not getting a break on your boarding fees
In an ideal world, I'd be able to spend $550+ on one horse per month, but in my reality, I cannot. I'm willing to give my viable option a try before I plunge more money out. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | How long have you had this horse?
Is he out in pasture all day long and night?
Does he get hay along with his pasture?
The best thing I ever did was when I quit feeding grain.
I’m on my phone and I have a real problem trying to read these threads so if you have already answered some of these questions, I’m sorry for the repeat.?? |
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| My horses are pastured 24/7. I do not feed grain to my barrel horses. I feed Renew Gold. I also feed Cur Ost which in your situation doesn't sound easy to give a supplement. I have never had an ulcer issue. Good luck! |
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Location: Willows, CA | Don’t feed anything with corn, soy or wheat to an ulcer prone horse. You know I will say Renew Gold to completely replace of any of the feeds you listed. If you can’t go that way, you would be better off not feeding any of those feeds and adding alfalfa cubes as mentioned above. |
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Location: Willows, CA | Don’t feed anything with corn, soy or wheat to an ulcer prone horse. You know I will say Renew Gold to completely replace of any of the feeds you listed. If you can’t go that way, you would be better off not feeding any of those feeds and adding alfalfa cubes as mentioned above. |
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Him is getting him off processed feeds. Alfalfa Pellets and Alfalfa Hay. The Alfalfa/Timothy Pellets at Tractor Supply are good. Then grass. The main thing is keeping something in their stomachs at all times. |
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| Nevertooold - 2018-09-08 12:04 AM How long have you had this horse? Is he out in pasture all day long and night? Does he get hay along with his pasture? The best thing I ever did was when I quit feeding grain. I’m on my phone and I have a real problem trying to read these threads so if you have already answered some of these questions, I’m sorry for the repeat.??
See if they will swap out a flake of hay for the grain. You can't go wrong with giving up bagged feeds! ALL my horses are healthier and happier now that they aren't getting any bagged feed. |
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