Hi!
I have recently acquired a 2 year old Oldenburg/Tb filly. She is 2 as of this month. Her current exercise regime includes 24-hr turnout and about 20 min of light w/t lunging or hand walking about 3X per week. I know her previous owner had her on some vitamin supplements. Right now she is at a good weight, not ribby to the eye but you can feel her ribs with little difficulty. She is only on grass and is maintaining this weight, but I want to be making sure she is getting her nutrients. What would you recommend to supplement the grass?

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Hi Stefanie,

Thanks for writing about your filly. You're correct to be concerned about her nutrition intake since she will need more than just pasture to maintain her growth needs.

I would suggest that you offer her a couple of meals of alfalfa pellets, along with a good multiple vitamin/mineral supplement designed for growing horses.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Colorado