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Quoting from Lew Hollander's book:

"If you are using alfalfa hay, which is rich in calcium, use Purina High 
Phos[phorous] or Purina 6:12, which has twice as much phosphorous as calcium. 
It is desirable to have a 1 to 2 ratio in this situation."

Unless, of course, you are also feeding some grain or bran (especially rice 
bran), as almost all of these things are rich in phosphorus.

Personally, if I were going to have too much of one or the other, I would be 
inclined to err on the "too much calcium" side.? So be aware of the phosphorus 
content of all the things you are feeding your horse before you start 
supplementing it.

Actually, this could be said of all supplements.? You have to look at the whole 
ration before adding to it.

kat
Orange County, Calif.
:)

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