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Re: Hay Belly and Contracted Tendons On Yearling

Hi Brittany,

I believe you're referring to Triple Crown Growth, since I don't see a "Junior". Yes, you can give the Glanzen Complete with this feed, since you are only feeding a small amount (approximately 1 1/2 lbs).

I would give her approximately 30% of her hay ration as alfalfa. So for every two flakes of grass hay, give her 1 flake of alfalfa.

All the best,

Dr. Getty
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse

Brittany
Hi Dr.Getty,

Overall that looks like a really good supplement. I will have to look into getting some. I have been wondering about the ration balancer I have been giving her. Thinking too much calcium in it. Right now she is getting approx 4 cups of the triple crown junior feed plus 1 cup of the 30% supplement which I will most likely stop. Is the triple crown junior feed suitable for her plus the supplement you recommend?

Also I have just started giving her some alfalfa hay. How much do you recommend feeding her?

Thank You,
Brittany

Where are you from? Waverly, Ohio

Re: Hay Belly and Contracted Tendons On Yearling

Hi Dr. Getty,

It as been a while so I decided to give you an update. My filly is doing so well now that she has been getting alfalfa hay. Everyting has seemed to self correct including her pigeon toes, physitis, her head is becoming normal shaped again, her bowed legs on her front legs are almost normal again, and no more contracted tendons. Yeah. I wanted to thank you so much for all your help in getting her diet corrected. Thank you for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.

Re: Hay Belly and Contracted Tendons On Yearling

Hi Brittany,

Wonderful! I am beyond delighted to hear such great news!

Thank you for doing what is best for her. Keep up the very fine work.

All the best,

Dr. Getty
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse

Brittany
Hi Dr. Getty,

It as been a while so I decided to give you an update. My filly is doing so well now that she has been getting alfalfa hay. Everyting has seemed to self correct including her pigeon toes, physitis, her head is becoming normal shaped again, her bowed legs on her front legs are almost normal again, and no more contracted tendons. Yeah. I wanted to thank you so much for all your help in getting her diet corrected. Thank you for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.

Where are you from? Waverly, Ohio