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[RC] Question re: Weight Loss in Horses - Evelyn Allen

Hi.  A friend of mine has her horse on a new diet in the hopes of reducing his weight (seemed to be some sort of imbalance which she has researched and found a supplement and diet regimen to correct).  His health and weight appear to be really improving, but she is wondering what would be considered a safe amount of weight for a horse to lose per week?  He is a purebred Arab gelding, about 14.H and she has seen a fair amount of weight loss since starting one week ago. She wants to make sure he isn't losing too much weight too quickly. Thanks in advance for any information you can provide - I will be  passing along any e-mails to her.