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[RC] [Guest] Horse on stall rest getting too fat - Ridecamp Guest

Erin Drebis ECDrebis@xxxxxxxxx
Hello,

Does anyone have any suggestions on monitoring the weight of a horse on
extended stall rest? My gelding is on 6 weeks of stall rest for a stifle
injury - no handwalking.

I've been giving him free choice, quality local hay (western washington) to
keep him occupied and a fistful of grain and some carrots in the evenings to
mix with his supplements - MSM, daily dewormer and Red Cell. He was already
on the chubby side (first for a former hard-keeper)before he went on stall
rest.

Any idea's on how to monitor his weight? Someone suggested oat hay or any
type of more fiborous (lesser quality) hay.

If I cut back the hay he chews the walls. I just purchased a Miracle, no
chew collar from Weaver. He is not happy to wear it.

Any idea's on keeping morale up? He is a timid horse so I haven't tried any
stall toys. I'm afraid the first time he nosed at one and it rattled he
would end up sitting in his feeder.

I appreciate any suggestions. Thank you for your time.

Erin





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