Re: RideCamp: Feeding while travelling

[Jerry & Susan Milam <milamj@agtelco.com>]

Jerry & Susan Milam wrote:
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> Barbara Madill wrote:
> >
> > I've recently started offering soaked beet pulp during our stops along the
> > road. At least I get some moisture in them. I do try to wet the hay that is offered. Would like to hear from more folks about this challenge.  How long at a time without a "break" -- and how long is the break?  Do you take the horse off during a trip?
> >
> > Barbara,
> 
> Depending on how long the trip, we'd try to give the horses a break at a rest stop every 3-5 hours. Breaks are 15-30 minutes We never fed hay in the trailer. Most stops had some grass to nibble on or else we'd offer our hay and offer water always but seldom drank unless it was hot.
We always unloaded but it depnds how loadable your are.
> FYI
> 
> Susan
> >


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