ridecamp@endurance.net: Feeding Questions

Feeding Questions

Bill & Dee Fortner (wfortner@peop.tds.net)
Fri, 26 Dec 1997 21:29:02 -0600

Hello Ridecampers,

I have been pondering a couple questions for some time now and thought
since the net was so quiet that maybe I needed to ask them now.

1. I know that grain should be increased and decreased gradually. My
question is if you only ride your horse 2 or 3 times a week, do you
decrease the grain on the rest days and increase on the ride days?

2. How much soaked beet pulp is too much to feed on a daily basis? I
am currently trying to add some weight to my mare, but don't want to
feed too much. She is approx 15.3 hands, 1000 # and I am starting to
condition for 50 milers.

Dee

Home Events Groups Rider Directory Market RideCamp Stuff