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Hi Angela,
Thank you for writing. Do you have her on a good worming regimen? A daily wormer, with a paste worming 2 times each year (ivermectin and ivermectin/prazaquantel for tapeworms)will keep her in good shape.
I would first recommend that you give her alfalfa every day. This consistency is important for the health of the bacterial flora in the hind gut. They need to have the same type of hay on a daily basis to remain healthy, and hence, be able to digest forage.
The second recommendation is to increase Ration Plus to 2 tablespoons per day until you see her gain weight. Shake the bottle well before adding it to her meals.
A weight builder such as Hard Keeper is fine to add. But, you may want to try these recommendations first.
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Dr. Getty 
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO