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Hi Jennifer,
Congratulations!!!
I would suggest that you continue with the Safe Choice or instead, offer her some beet pulp -- unsweetened, mixed with a small amount of alfalfa pellets. Alfalfa, in small quantities will be nutritious for her. She is still growing and requires a high quality protein, which alfalfa plus grass will provide.
To this, add a good multiple vitamin/mineral supplement (not individual minerals) such as Accel. Accel will also add the essential amino acid called Lysine to her diet, which is very important for a growing filly.
About the salt block -- go with a plain, white salt block. You don't want to overdo it with the minerals.
Keep me posted on how she's doing! This balanced diet, along with plenty of exercise -- and she'll be fine!
Dr. Getty 