Re: [RC] Alfalfa hay - Susan Garlinghouse
50/50 alfalfa/grass is fine if that's all you can get---better to have good
quality hay that's a bit high in protein than feed poor quality hay that's
deficient in protein or whatever (or worse yet, moldy).
You didn't mention what region you're in, but I'm a lot more comfortable
feeding alfalfa that is NOT grown in the SW. The SW-grown alfalfa is just
too likely to cause enteroliths in some horses (due to much higher magnesium
levels), whereas alfalfa in the rest of the country is not nearly as high
(and therefore not as likely to cause enteroliths).
No, I would not switch hays before an endurance ride. Stick with what the
horse is used to.
Susan G
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Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 7:54 PM
Subject: [RC] Alfalfa hay
Debbie DeVita devitaphoto@xxxxxxxxx
We are having a hay shortage here where I live and our barn just got hay
that is 50% alfalfa and 50% orchard and timothy I think. I am concerned
about the 50% alfalfa and too much protein in the diet.
I am also afraid that my horse my get "high" on this hay. What are peoples
feelings on this? Is it something I should worry about? I am feeding
endurovent enger-G that is 10% protein, 10% fat and 5% fiber. A wonderful
feed. My horse was thin the first 18 months I owned him, could not get and
keep good weight on him, now he looks great and is keeping the wieght on
wonderfull well.
If this is all the hay we can get, could I get some grass hay and feed it to
him so many days prior to a ride? would that work?
If anyone would and/or could help me out I would appreciate it.
Debbie
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