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Location: Opelousas, LA | dashnlotti - 2015-09-28 10:56 AM Tdove - 2015-09-28 10:02 AM dashnlotti - 2015-09-28 9:40 AM tin can - 2015-09-28 5:46 AM I feed triple crown complete flax and platinum performance salt block and free joice equilix, does the poster who recommended not feeding a commercial feed have a good recipe she could share? The local mills here mix for cattle and it shows cob in it or stalks and i don't know how to get the right mineral ratio and i don't think the mill owner understand s horse s enough to either, i worry i am going overboard with what I'm doing but he looks great We have fed a locally mixed feed for YEARS. I have always felt secure that they were taking necessary precautions when mixing the horse feed. Nobody has ever had any issues, and it's a great mix that a ton of people around here feed.
WELL, they just got bought out by another mill in the same area, with many of the dairy operations shutting down, it no longer makes sense to have 2 large mills in the same small town. We are having to swap feeds bc the other mill has known cases of horses getting sick and/or dying from cattle meds. A reliable source told me they don't even attempt to be safe about it. I have about half a barrel of feed left, and we are going to something else. Not entirely sure what yet. I don't want Nutrena, as good as my guy looked in Safe Choice, I'm now better educated. Not to mention I got 2 bags of molded feed that we're not old at all.
A lot of the feeds you guys are feeding aren't as readily available around here, and I also have a lot of mouths to feed. So looking for something affordable but SAFE, and decent quality.
Purina mills are all safe if I remember correctly, right?
Or if someone has a breakdown of cost for Renew Gold and alfalfa cubes, I will have to convince hubby that even though it's pricey, it could be cost effective in the long run. Danco has a dealer in Opelousas, LA, if that interests you. Crystal is a member of this forum. You might consider Omnis for your feeding needs. Fed at 8-12 lbs daily along with good grass hay or 18-24 as a complete ration. Bobby & Crystal Moore Opelousas, LA 254-721-0242 I see a lot of people feed the Omnis cubes. What is different about them and other cubes? Better quality, price, etc???
Thanks Tdove!
All of the above, lol. I price shopped around here before I became a dealer and pound for pound there is not a better deal on alfalfa cubes anywhere close to me and you get oats and flax right in the cube with the Omnis. In my opinion, there is no better way to feed flax unless you grind it fresh everyday and, honestly, who has time for that?
I have only been feeding these cubes since mid July and I am amazed at the coats on my broodmares at the end of a long, hot, sweaty south Louisiana summer. I can't wait to see what they look like this time next year! I am not sure if I am allowed to post prices on here so PM or call me and I will fill you in on all the details.
Keep in mind when you compare prices that many companies sell thier cubes in 40lb bags, Omnis come in 50lb bags.
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Hog Tie My Mojo
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Location: Opelousas, LA | dashnlotti - 2015-09-28 11:08 AM Tdove - 2015-09-28 11:03 AM There is no other cube like it. It is a value added cube with extra energy and Omega 3 fatty acid. All natural whole ingredients. 82.5% Premium Alfalfa, 15% Whole Northern Oats, 2.5% Whole Canadian Flax. Protein.................14% Fat........................3% Fiber....................26% Energy..................1.00 Mcal/lb Awesome! My horses love cubes, but I haven't been buying them lately. I was having a big problem in the barn and had to throw out a lot, and then just didn't buy more. I will look these up. So are they meant to a more "complete" ration than just regular forage? Do you feed them alone, or should they be supplemented with something like Renew Gold (I see many people are feeding both)? Most of my horses are easy keepers, with the exception of 1. And he isn't a hard keeper, he's just a big horse and requires more calories than the others.
Due to the fact that we do pay more in shipping to get the Omnis down this far south, we don't feed them as a complete ration to every horse on the place, although several of ours look awesome on just 10-12 lbs a day plus grass hay or pasture and they don't eat near as much grass hay as they used to.
Our race horses get 10 lbs Omnis a day and we have cut thier feed by 2/3rds and no longer feed alfalfa hay or peanut hay, even the two year olds in training look great, so that amount is supporting thier growth and training load with no issues what so ever and a couple of them are HUGE. You could feed them with Renew Gold if you think they need extra or just add a couple pounds of oats, but I think you will be suprised at how much they get out of just the cubes, I know I was. I will try to get some pics of them when the sun comes back out.
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Location: Beggs, OK | dashnlotti - 2015-09-28 11:08 AM Tdove - 2015-09-28 11:03 AM There is no other cube like it. It is a value added cube with extra energy and Omega 3 fatty acid. All natural whole ingredients. 82.5% Premium Alfalfa, 15% Whole Northern Oats, 2.5% Whole Canadian Flax. Protein.................14% Fat........................3% Fiber....................26% Energy..................1.00 Mcal/lb Awesome! My horses love cubes, but I haven't been buying them lately. I was having a big problem in the barn and had to throw out a lot, and then just didn't buy more. I will look these up. So are they meant to a more "complete" ration than just regular forage? Do you feed them alone, or should they be supplemented with something like Renew Gold (I see many people are feeding both)? Most of my horses are easy keepers, with the exception of 1. And he isn't a hard keeper, he's just a big horse and requires more calories than the others.
My daughter's little mare (13.3 hands) has been on fire lately and she's on Omnis only. She gets 15# a day with no supplements and is turned out on grass for several hours a day. This run from last weekend qualified her for the INFR in Las Vegas. You could add a concentrate to Omnis Cubes, but it's absolutely not necessary. I've been shocked at how strong and focused this mare and her other mare have gotten, while keeping their calm demeanor outside of the arena.
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 Off the Wall Wacky
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Location: Louisiana | Thank you all! And sorry if I detailed the OPs post, oops!
Most of our horses are on 24/7 turnout and have some grass to nibble on. I have to keep my gelding up during the day, so he gets high quality hay, as much as he wants. And he loves his hay lol.
We are definitely going to discuss the cubes, as we have to make a change anyway. Y'all have all been a great help, and they really look awesome. :) |
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Location: Willows, CA | It seems that my post on availability of Renew Gold now being nation wide through Tractor Supply was dumped as an advertisement. Sorry, but both availability and price has been an issue talked about on this forum a number of times. I do not mention the product in the vast majority of my posts concerning horse health and diet. If I over stepped my bounds here I apologize. I am not really sure where that post explaining the new change in distribution was much different from the posts discussing availability, price or attributes of other feed and supplement products. In the future, those wanting more info can PM me and I will help where I can. |
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Location: West Texas | Good deal Winwillows. I saw it in TSC yesterday. I am glad to see it being available everywhere, sir. |
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Location: Willows, CA | Tdove - 2015-09-28 5:01 PM
Good deal Winwillows. I saw it in TSC yesterday. I am glad to see it being available everywhere, sir.
Thanks, I understand the whole advertising on the forum is not allowed thing, and agree with the reasons. We have a lot of customers on here that drive hundreds of miles and pay crazy prices to get our product. Making it available closer and at a better price is important news for those people. But, getting that information out without getting it dumped from the forum as an ad is hard. I do understand the rules, but didn't think I had stepped over the line. I guess I did. I will take a step back, and let the information get out on it's own. Good news for a lot of people in any case. |
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Off the Wall Wacky
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Location: Louisiana | winwillows - 2015-09-28 5:54 PM Tdove - 2015-09-28 5:01 PM Good deal Winwillows. I saw it in TSC yesterday. I am glad to see it being available everywhere, sir. Thanks, I understand the whole advertising on the forum is not allowed thing, and agree with the reasons. We have a lot of customers on here that drive hundreds of miles and pay crazy prices to get our product. Making it available closer and at a better price is important news for those people. But, getting that information out without getting it dumped from the forum as an ad is hard. I do understand the rules, but didn't think I had stepped over the line. I guess I did. I will take a step back, and let the information get out on it's own. Good news for a lot of people in any case.
I have looked into Renew Gold and it seems like a good option. I noticed it on TSC's website but haven't seen it in my local store. Like I said I'm being forced to swap in a hurry. But I have a lot of mouths to feed. |
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Location: North Dakota | dashnlotti - 2015-09-28 7:05 PM winwillows - 2015-09-28 5:54 PM Tdove - 2015-09-28 5:01 PM Good deal Winwillows. I saw it in TSC yesterday. I am glad to see it being available everywhere, sir. Thanks, I understand the whole advertising on the forum is not allowed thing, and agree with the reasons. We have a lot of customers on here that drive hundreds of miles and pay crazy prices to get our product. Making it available closer and at a better price is important news for those people. But, getting that information out without getting it dumped from the forum as an ad is hard. I do understand the rules, but didn't think I had stepped over the line. I guess I did. I will take a step back, and let the information get out on it's own. Good news for a lot of people in any case.
If you go in there and tell the MANAGER you want it ordered and they should do it for you (there's no reason why they can't). Mine orders inventory every tues or every other tues, so yours can get it within 2 weeks. I like RG a lot, it just didn't work on its own for my horses. |
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Location: Willows, CA | It is much easier now at any TSC in the US. All distribution centers for Tractor Supply now have it in stock. |
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Off the Wall Wacky
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Location: Louisiana | winwillows - 2015-09-28 9:19 PM It is much easier now at any TSC in the US. All distribution centers for Tractor Supply now have it in stock.
I haven't been to my local TSC in about a month, so they could possibly have it. I know a lady that works there so I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem to get it. It's just deciding what I want to feed...I'm so stressed out lol. |
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Location: Smack in the middle of WA! | Mine are currently on free choice grass hay with a flake of alfalfa morning and night. I'm pretty lucky we have great hay in our area! They also get about 2 lbs of oats, 1 lb of Haystack Special Blend and animal element detox when they are competing. In the winter they get turned out with the same hay and a mineral tub. I have to go out of town for the Haystack feed but it is worth it! Love they way they look on it! |
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Location: home for the winter...what a dumb idea | Crimped oats, and rosted soybeans. ....and pasture...winter hay is grass alfalfa mix... |
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Location: Central Texas | whole oats/complete vit/min supplement and coastal hay. |
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Location: Kentucky | If Omni Cubes were available in my area, I would be feeding them. But they aren't, so I feed Tribute, which I do like a lot. I feed to my 18 year old, 11 year old, and 5 month old. I also feed FORCO to all of them, and THE to my 18 year old. I try to keep on the KISS plan when it comes to feed. |
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Location: Got Lobsta? | I want that mare!  |
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Location: Got Lobsta? | winwillows - 2015-09-28 10:19 PM It is much easier now at any TSC in the US. All distribution centers for Tractor Supply now have it in stock.
WHAAAT?!??!?! In all stores - I'm giving it the test today! |
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Location: CTX | Mainer-racer - 2015-09-30 7:51 AM winwillows - 2015-09-28 10:19 PM It is much easier now at any TSC in the US. All distribution centers for Tractor Supply now have it in stock. WHAAAT?!??!?! In all stores - I'm giving it the test today!
They might not stock it, but when you give the manager the SKU they can order it for you. That's what I do. |
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locally milled feed 3 lbs
1 lb whole oats
2 chips grass hay
1 chip alfalfa
grass pasture couple hours
split between 2 feedings. Will probably be eliminating the locally milled feed soon. |
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| Rodeo_cowgirl - 2015-09-29 10:49 PM
Crimped oats, and rosted soybeans. ....and pasture...winter hay is grass alfalfa mix...
unless you have broodmares then stir clear of soy....Actually i'm just staying clear of it period....the GMO's have really been messing with some mares |
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