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Hi Ashley,
I do not like to feed growing horses a feed that is high in starch and sugar such as Omelene. It can increase the risk of developing osteopathic disorders.
A low starch feed is a much better way to go, along with alfalfa hay, cubes, or pellets. Adding additional flaxseed meal is also beneficial, such as Nutra Flax.
Depending on the lysine level in your hay, you should also consider adding Lysine to the diet, since this essential amino acid is needed in higher quantity during growth.
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Where are you from? Bayfield, CO