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RE: [RC] XP 2001/2004 LONG - Steph Teeter

We had no trouble with hay/feed either. In addition to hay and grain, we fed
the horses a mash of beetpulp and alfalfa cubes. Soaked well before feeding.
The combination has a reasonable calcium/phosphorus balance, and guaranteed
some consistency in their diet. Plus we could add some electrolytes (Perf &
Win) to the mix and they didn't seem to mind it. My impression was that
changing hay type was not a problem. -Everything- was changing daily for
these horses, they seemed to adapt quite well (and even thrive) on a
constantly changing 'routine' of feed/travel/excersize. As did we!

Steph




-----Original Message-----
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Jonni Jewell
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2003 5:05 PM
To: Ridecamp
Subject: [RC] XP 2001/2004 LONG


We also went with Purina products. Had no problem finding them all along the
route. We used Strategy, and their small alfalfa pellets, and bought hay
along the route. Yes, the horses often changed from one type to another over
night. We did not gradually introduce any hay. Most that we bought were
grass types. Never had trouble finding any, and never ran out. The horses
preferred the cheap, yucky looking stuff, and did not like the super
expensive Timothy we got in North Platte. Go figure. We also fed beet pulp,
and oats.>>


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