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| I think I have finally decided to switch all of my horses to blue bonnet. Its the best thing I can come up with that is safe that I know works. I am curious about the cheaper line that they make, the Equilene. It is basically the intensify without digestive enzymes and kelp added to it. It still has pre and probiotics, limited amino acids, added biotin and is still low starch/ low sugar. I have fed Intensify in the past with good luck but with my number of mouths to feed and low level of training ill be doing this year, I think the Equilene will be a good option for me.
I am just wondering anyone else's experiences with it, Equilene or Intensify. |
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Location: Oklahoma | RoaniePonie11 - 2016-02-15 7:22 AM
I think I have finally decided to switch all of my horses to blue bonnet. Its the best thing I can come up with that is safe that I know works. I am curious about the cheaper line that they make, the Equilene. It is basically the intensify without digestive enzymes and kelp added to it. It still has pre and probiotics, limited amino acids, added biotin and is still low starch/ low sugar. I have fed Intensify in the past with good luck but with my number of mouths to feed and low level of training ill be doing this year, I think the Equilene will be a good option for me.
I am just wondering anyone else's experiences with it, Equilene or Intensify.
I fed intensify. But, I've pulled everything off of it and simplified my feed program. |
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| I have fed omega force and loved it... currently trying to get my feed stores to carry it because I'd like to put everything back on it... it's the lowest feeding rate out of all their feed. It costs more but I feed less and my horses look awesome on it. I was only feeding between 4-6 lbs PER DAY per horse, I have 4. Plus I didn't have to add any other supplements ... only thing I liked to add was the dac oil for coats. |
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| thanks y'all. I feel like me going with this feed will simplify my feeding program simply because its a "complete feed" and all they need is this and hay lol. I hate mixing a bunch of stuff together to get what I want and I know Blue Bonnet has quality ingredients. Only thing I will add is cosequin for the ones I ride. Maybe an ulcer supplement if I ever get to go to a barrel race again XD |
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Bulls Eye
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Location: Oklahoma | I feed free choice bermuda hay. I also feed alfalfa pellets with Adeptus Augment for the vitamin/minerals they need. I've worked with the founder of Adeptus on my feeding program and am happy. My horses hit a wall on BB and stopped looking better. Plus, the cost is high. |
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| yeah its not cheap for sure. That's why I quit using it in the first place, but I am about to pull my hair out trying to find something cheaper that works for my hard keeper.
ETA and I want to find something that I can feed to everyone so I'm not confusing my SO when he tries to feed for me lol
Edited by RoaniePonie11 2016-02-15 7:41 AM
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Bulls Eye
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Location: Oklahoma | RoaniePonie11 - 2016-02-15 7:39 AM
yeah its not cheap for sure. That's why I quit using it in the first place, but I am about to pull my hair out trying to find something cheaper that works for my hard keeper.
ETA and I want to find something that I can feed to everyone so I'm not confusing my SO when he tries to feed for me lol
I had sent you the info on the adeptus products. The Gleam and Gain 60 would do wonders for your hard keeper. It's much more cost effective. |
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Location: NE Texas | Can you get the Omnis cubes? I used to feed the BB Omegaforce Intensify, but cut out all processed grains when starting on the Cur-OST products and haven't looked back. For your situation, I would encourage you to look for the best quality forage around, alfalfa if possible, or try to find an Omni cube dealer. I use whole oats just as a medium in which to mix my supplement, about a half scoop once a daily, and everything else they get is from my hay. I feed alfalfa exclusively, but wouldn't hesitate to try the Omnis if there was a dealer close. |
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Location: Texas | Yes I feed Equilene. I have for about 2 years. I do add beet pulp, fat and black oil sunflower seeds. My horses eat it and they look great. |
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