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Hi Karren,
Thank you for the very kind words. I'm delighted to help.
I recommend feeding a combination of alfalfa and timothy, rather than straight alfalfa. Alfalfa is too high in calories for a mini because they gain weight very easily. And of course, she should have a good quality, low %NSC grass hay, fed free-choice.
Avoid the oat bran -- it is too high in sugar and starch (%NSC) since minis are genetically predisposed toward insulin resistance.
All the grass hay she wants, a small amount of alfalfa/timothy pellets as a carrier (moistened is best), and a vitamin/mineral supplement to fill in the gaps that also contains omega 3 fatty acids -- such as Glanzen Lite Complete -- and you're all set!
All the best,
Dr. Getty 
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO
