Before I started endurance riding my horses got
portions of hay that they would finish within a couple of hours. Now they always
have at least a bit left over, so I know they are eating all they want. Almost
no grains though, just a cup of oats in their beet pulp because they need
selenium and I want to make sure they eat it all. Since they eat all they want,
there's no need to increase or decrease amounts. If I noticed they were losing
weight during the ride seasom, I'd then add more oats and rice bran to the mash.
If they are getting fat (hasn't happened yet) then I'd cut back some, but not
just because they're not getting ridden as much, only if their body weight
determines it should be done.
Kathy
Can I add my feed
question?? My mare is working probably at med intensity at the moment- we will
increase until she is in good shape and then taper off- using our endurance
rides to keep in shape with easy work in between- so how do I feed at that
stage?? Cut down on food on the weeks in between rides and increase the feed
maybe 2 days before a 50 and after????
HELP!!!!!!
