I do have some commments here as have two hard keepers and have tried
everything over the years. Purina also makes a high-fat feed (Athlete),
which runs over $25, and Nutrama makes a product called Empower, also high fat
and very expensive.
So, I have tried mixes of soaked beet pulp, added oil, Strategy, Mature
Horse, all in one grain, etc, with vitamins, etc.
Until lately, I have avoided the rice-bran fad, as it was very pricey way
to feed fat. However, now, I have found the most wonderful pelleted rice
bran, that is 15% fat, and costs $5.70 a bag! It is one more thing I add
to the grain mix, ,the horses love it, and after feeding for two weeks, I can
see a difference. These pellets are made by a local feed mill in my area
(Bar Ale), and their senior feed is cheaper and nicer then Equine Senior, and
they make a mixed grain and pellet All in one my horses love also.
Frankly, I am not blown away-overwhelmed by the Purina feeds.
I currently use Purina Strategy for 2 of my horses and Purina Senior for
my 20 yr. old boy.
I am looking for feedback on Nutrena products. I need a product that will
help me keep weight on my 20 yr. old. And product for my other two who do not
need any calories. I give them a bit of feed, since they both are on daily
medication (2xday) and they will not eat the powdered meds without grain.
Thanks, Raven
