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Hello Leigh,
As long as she is getting all the grass hay and/or pasture that she wants, she sounds like she's doing well on this feeding regimen. I would add some alfalfa (lucerne) to the mix to balance out her protein quality. And, finally, I am reluctant to feed garlic to horses because it can induce anemia. I expect you're feeding it to reduce insect stings. Try adding vitamin B1 (Thiamin) instead, for the same effect along with some apple cider vinegar to her water supply.
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