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Hi Kimberly,
The mixture of ingredients you have planned is excellent. Beet pulp generally comes sweetened, though the amount of sugar is quite low (less than 5%), so it will not be a problem for your horses and will make the meal more palatable.
You will also want to add a good multiple vitamin/mineral supplement. Accel is excellent and is in an alfalfa base, which makes it quite tasty.
Keep me posted!
All the best,
Dr. Getty 