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Debra L. Trimble
 IP: 64.85.204.112 Jan 20, 08 - 9:08 PM |
Weed-seed free feeds and forages
Hi Dr Getty, I'm planning a riding vacation to Colorado this year and have learned that certified weed-seed free forage and feeds are required. Friends tell me they have replaced the hay with complete pelleted feed to meet this requirement. I feel a horse needs at least SOME real hay, so I really hope I can find a place to buy some when I get there, but what else should I do? My mare is IR and I feed Buckeye Safe and Easy pellet, Quiessence, and Nutra Flax. What is a good complete feed that is low starch, that will be legal there in Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park? Any and all tips on how to do this will be MUCH appreciated. Thank You, Debbie |
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Dr. Getty
IP: 66.118.192.138 Jan 25th, 2008 - 5:08 PM |
Re: Weed-seed free feeds and forages
Hi Debra, I would suggest continuing with what you're feeding and see if you can obtain Triple Crown Grass Forage. This is bagged hay, and I believe it is certified wee-free. Here is the link: http://www.triplecrownfeed.com/grass.php Have a wonderful trip! Dr. Getty 
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Joanie
IP: 216.166.159.94 Jan 30th, 2008 - 3:54 PM |
Re: Weed-seed free feeds and forages
Debra, You didn't say where you live. Dr. Getty's suggestion to buy the bagged hay is great, but depending on where you live, you can also check the classifieds for folks selling baled weed free hay...it should be available to you. It's usually baled with a special twine. When you open a bale, keep the twine. Hope this helps in case you can't get the bagged hay. |
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Dr. Getty
IP: 66.118.192.138 Jan 30th, 2008 - 8:37 PM |
Re: Weed-seed free feeds and forages
Thank you Joanie, for the excellent suggestion. Dr. Getty
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Joanie
IP: 216.166.159.94 Jan 31st, 2008 - 8:37 AM |
Re: Weed-seed free feeds and forages
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Debra L. Trimble
IP: 64.85.204.162 Feb 21st, 2008 - 8:26 PM |
Re: Weed-seed free feeds and forages
Hi, Sorry so long in getting back here. I appreciate your suggestions. I decided it might be a bad idea for me to use the Triple Crown grass forage, as it's sprayed with molasses to keep the dust down, and my mare is IR. I found out there is no one close to me to buy weed-free forage from, as I live in East Central Missouri. I got a listing of weedfree hay producers in CO by emailing the CO dept of Agrig. I'll have better luck just getting it once I get there. I know it'll be awful expensive! I'm going to find and have shipped to me some weed-free hay cubes (timothy/alfalfa) to start my horse on before we leave, so at least the WHOLE forage component of her diet isn't suddenly changed when we get there. So I sort of have a plan now. Now I need some cool saddlebags... Debbie |
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Joanie
IP: 216.166.159.94 Feb 22nd, 2008 - 7:47 AM |
Re: Weed-seed free feeds and forages
Sounds like everything is under control, Debra. If weed free hay prices in CO are about the same as here in WY., you'll pay no more than $5.00 per bale. Good luck and have a wonderful, incredible time on your trip. If you've never been to the Rockies, you are in for a treat!!
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