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Posted by Nanci on November 18, 2003 at 08:07:54:
In Reply to: Feed Question posted by Diana on November 17, 2003 at 10:57:16:
: Hi There;
: I have a horse that's on grain right now, he doesn't get very much but it's making him hot... people have told me to try putting him on High Fat High Fiber... BUT he's a 1600 pound Clydesdale X TB and I don't think he needs the extra "high fat" he is worked about 5 or 6 days a week, he's 5 years old, we mostly flat with jumping once or twice a week... someone told me to try Sweet Feed instead (otina 12?) but wouldn't sweet feed make him hot too? Does anyoe have any suggestions?
: Thanks for your help;
: Diana
Hi Diana - Basically it's the protein content of the feed that makes them 'hot' - 10% protein is the maximum almost any equine needs(unless they are pregnant or racing) and you can find it in a variety of types of feed. Grass hay is normally lower protein and is a natural feed for them. Good luck. Nanci