I have an arabian gelding approximately 10 years old who was a starvation rescue. Our barn provides oats to all horses as part of their board. My horse had put weight on and was looking better but still looked like he needed more weight put on. His oats were increased from 1/2 a can, twice a day to 1 can, twice a day. Within a couple of months, he began having issues colicing. The vet suggested taking him off oats as she thought he could have ulcers and the oats were upsetting his stomach (this was her conclusion after all his symptoms and mannerisms were taken into consideration). At that point, I took him off oats and began feeing him Triple Crown Low Starch. The vet recommended a pelleted feed that was high in proteins and fats yet lower carbs to be easier on the stomach. That feed has been great in addressing the colic issue as he has not had an episode since, he eats his feed as soon as its put in his feed bucket, however he has become less and less energetic.

I enjoy trail riding daily and his lack of energy has really put a damper on our rides. I was looking for something to switch him onto feed-wise so that he would have more energy yet still something that would be gentler on his stomach so we do not end up revisiting the colic episodes. Do you have any suggestions?

I was looking at either Purina Mills Ultium competition Horse Formula or Legends Performance Tech as he is moderately worked. I am hoping to work him towards doing some endurance trail rides and he does take part in gaming horse shows throughout the summer.

He is normally a real spunky energetic arabian with lots of attitude and get-up-and-go, but now he always seems tired/lethargic.

Thanks.