Re: Feeding the Endurance horse

[Susan Evans Garlinghouse <suendavid@worldnet.att.net>]

> Wilkins wrote:
> 
>   I have been reading several articles on ridecamp
> and have come to the conclusion that it is best
> not to feed alfalfa or ricebran. I was reading the
> book "GO THE DISTANCE" by Nancy Loving,DVM
> and read you could feed as much as 2 cups of
> vegetable oil in place  of some of the grain.

Yup.

> According to your article veg. oil has 8.98
> mcals/kg of engeryor 340%compared to ricebran
> plus  the fat content. What is your   opinion of
> feeding veg. oil  and have you had input from
> others who feed it or have fed it?

Yes, increasing amounts of good results both from clinical trials and
reports from real, live people.  I agree with Dr. Loving's
recommendations, although I have seen much more than 2 cups a day fed
successfully.  2 cups is a fine general guideline, though.

Good luck, John.

Susan G
> Thanks
> John Wilkins