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Patty
Jan 19, 2007 - 12:46PM
Re: feed choices

I forgot also, My friend has a very picky eater and we currently feed him 3lbs of Triple Crown Complete 2x per day. He was being worked 3x per week for 1 hr., recently she started working him 1-1.5 hr 5x per week. We increased his feed to 4lbs 2x per day so he doesn't loose weight with the extra work but he won't eat it all. He has always been a picky eater and only eats what he wants. Even when it comes to hay, he never eats every bit, sometimes we skip him at lunch because he still has alot of breakfast hay left. What do you recommend to keep weight on him that he will eat?
Thanks again!!

Where are you from? Florida

How did you locate this forum? online

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Dr. Getty
Jan 22, 2007 - 1:12PM
Re: feed choices

Hi Patty!

Thank you for your kinds words -- it is truly a pleasure to help you and all of my horsey friends on this website!

I have to disagree with the person you consulted regarding the ingredients in Triple Crown feeds. Beet pulp is not a filler -- it is the pulp of the beet plant that is left over after sugar is produced. And, it is a wonderful energy (calorie) source for horses that allows them to feed their tissues. And, it doesn't have the risk of high starch feeds. Corn is the most poorly digested of all the cereal grains, so I try to avoid it where possible.

If you are feeding Triple Crown according to directions, you likely do not need any additional supplementation. There are circumstances where more supplements are required, for special needs.

For your friend's picky eater, I would first want to rule out any underlying medical or dental problems that could be contributing to the lack of appetite. So, it's hard to say what the problem could be without further discussion. Please consider having your friend contact me and let's see if we can figure out what the problem is.

In reference to the amount to feed, I looked at Triple Crown's website and 6 lbs per day is recommended for a 1000 lb horse, so he may require more than what she is feeding to maintain his weight.

I hope this is helpful.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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