Anyone feed complete feed? Feed link added! - Page 2

horseloverinVA · 02-21-2008, 08:18 AM

I wasn't able to get to the feed store but they did refer me to a website that gives the nutritional values for the feeds I was considering from my local feed store...

Complete:
http://www.equussource.com/horsefeed...c_complete.jsp

Senior:
http://www.equussource.com/horsefeed.../tc_senior.jsp

Rebecca · 02-21-2008, 10:01 AM

We loved Purinas Horse Chow, but changed to Martindales Alfa 12 Nuggets when our dealer closed.

horseloverinVA · 02-21-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rebecca

We loved Purinas Horse Chow, but changed to Martindales Alfa 12 Nuggets when our dealer closed.

The horse chow seems to be working ok for me now, but I haven't completely switched to it yet. I have to get the purina products at a dif store. I'm trying to find a complete/senior feed thats comparable at the feed store I regularly deal with instead.

Rebecca · 02-21-2008, 10:36 AM

If you do not mind my asking... Why senior feed? Our horses range in age from 6 to 22.

horseloverinVA · 02-21-2008, 10:39 AM

I was looking for a good complete feed. My horses range from 1-15. When I asked for recommendations, people on HT as well as some others locally recommended a senior feed, because they are complete feeds and packed with vitamins as well. So thats why I was considering a senior feed. It's highly digestible and nutritional for horses of dif ages.

Rebecca · 02-21-2008, 10:58 AM

Thanks. I remember the Chow as a very small pellet. It was a good buy. We added pellet feed and alfalfa.

gbarmranch · 02-21-2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseloverinVA

I was looking for a good complete feed. My horses range from 1-15. When I asked for recommendations, people on HT as well as some others locally recommended a senior feed, because they are complete feeds and packed with vitamins as well. So thats why I was considering a senior feed. It's highly digestible and nutritional for horses of dif ages.

Yes maam - we have been doing that for years based on the suggestion of a vet friend of mine.. reduces the risk of colic, and has been great at keeping all of our horses in good weight, or safely bringing a rescue back up to good weight..

Any luck finding it in your area.. If not, I can send you the content off one of our labels, and you can compare it to what is available..

horseloverinVA · 02-21-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gbarmranch

Yes maam - we have been doing that for years based on the suggestion of a vet friend of mine.. reduces the risk of colic, and has been great at keeping all of our horses in good weight, or safely bringing a rescue back up to good weight..

Any luck finding it in your area.. If not, I can send you the content off one of our labels, and you can compare it to what is available..

This is the feed I am considring as I can get it from my current feed store. I can get the purina from another store if this isn't up to standards

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http://www.equussource.com/horsefeed.../tc_senior.jsp

iris_surreal_euphoria · 02-21-2008, 11:24 AM

My mare is a little, um, we'll be nice and call her an easy keeper and not a fat.....

I feed her triple crown light, and I love this stuff. I have to feed very little, it has high fiber, low fat.

We have a gelding and he was underwieght. What is great about the triple crown light is that giving him a little more he is gaining wieght.

The only thing is though is if your horse drops wieght and needs more than 5 pounds of T.C. light- you need to switch to something else.

It's great stuff, coupled with good hay, salt and water. No complaints and it lasts forever.

dcs2004 · 02-21-2008, 11:26 AM

We feed Equine Adult and Equine Senior as well. Our herd ages are somewhat extreme, a 32yo, a 24yo, and two 7yo, but these feeds work perfectly for us! I do encorporate a little Omolene into the oldest mare's feed because she is super picky, but she has eaten the Senior without it just fine in the past. Cherokee (the 32yo) has begun to have problems keeping weight on in the last few years, but ESenior has really helped. Purina also makes a weight supplement that comes in nuggets instead of a powder or paste called Amplify, that our vet just recommended adding to Cherokee's feed. If I'm not mistaken he said that it had like 30% fat, or something similarly astronomical. In case you have older horses, or really hardkeepers. I've ordered a bucket of Amplify and can let you know how it works if you'd like.

Here's a link to info on Amplify in case anyone is interested: http://horse.purinamills.com/product...supplement.asp

horseloverinVA · 02-21-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dcs2004

We feed Equine Adult and Equine Senior as well. Our herd ages are somewhat extreme, a 32yo, a 24yo, and two 7yo, but these feeds work perfectly for us! I do encorporate a little Omolene into the oldest mare's feed because she is super picky, but she has eaten the Senior without it just fine in the past. Cherokee (the 32yo) has begun to have problems keeping weight on in the last few years, but ESenior has really helped. Purina also makes a weight supplement that comes in nuggets instead of a powder or paste called Amplify, that our vet just recommended adding to Cherokee's feed. If I'm not mistaken he said that it had like 30% fat, or something similarly astronomical. In case you have older horses, or really hardkeepers. I've ordered a bucket of Amplify and can let you know how it works if you'd like.

Here's a link to info on Amplify in case anyone is interested: http://horse.purinamills.com/product...supplement.asp

Please do let me know! 3 of my horses are either easy or average keepers, but I have the one TB who is a hard keeper, and that may work well for him if the senior feed doesn't completly do the job

calicocalgirl · 02-21-2008, 11:57 PM

Amplify is an excellent fat supplement.

Remember on easy keepers for people who say they eat very little. If you arent feeding them enough to get their daily nutritional requirements, even though they are fat they still might be lacking something. Instead of feeding something like less Equine Senior, feed them Equine Adult, it is great for weight management. Or Natures Essentials Enrich 12 (formerly Mare & Maintenance) or Enrich 32 (formerly Born to Win).

horseloverinVA · 02-22-2008, 07:25 AM

Thanks for all the help guys!

JSlow · 02-22-2008, 09:37 PM

We switched from sweet feed to complete, pelleted feed several years ago, and haven't looked back. We went to a Farm and Fleet brand, and then changed over to Nutrina Safechoice. Awesome feed! The first winter, all of our horses kept their weight and had beautiful, shiney coats.

Our horses range in age from weanling to early-teens, and in job from broodmare to breeding stallion to show horse. This is a great product for all of them. It has 14% protein, 7% fat and 15% fiber. When our horses were on the Safechoice, we had only 1 very mild case of colic, and no one had more than a 1.5 scoops per feeding.

I also, personally, do not like to feed sweet feed. You have to worry about it solidifying in the winter, molding/spoiling in the summer, and it has too much sugar in it that the horses don't need.

Just my .02, for what it's worth.

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02-21-2008, 08:18 AM
horseloverinVA Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Central, Virginia Posts: 2,441	I wasn't able to get to the feed store but they did refer me to a website that gives the nutritional values for the feeds I was considering from my local feed store... Complete: http://www.equussource.com/horsefeed...c_complete.jsp Senior: http://www.equussource.com/horsefeed.../tc_senior.jsp __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

02-21-2008, 10:01 AM
Rebecca Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 3,196	We loved Purinas Horse Chow, but changed to Martindales Alfa 12 Nuggets when our dealer closed. __________________ Now no one can look at the sun, bright as it is in the skies after the wind has swept them clean. - Job 37:21

02-21-2008, 10:36 AM
Rebecca Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 3,196	If you do not mind my asking... Why senior feed? Our horses range in age from 6 to 22. __________________ Now no one can look at the sun, bright as it is in the skies after the wind has swept them clean. - Job 37:21

02-21-2008, 10:39 AM
horseloverinVA Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Central, Virginia Posts: 2,441	I was looking for a good complete feed. My horses range from 1-15. When I asked for recommendations, people on HT as well as some others locally recommended a senior feed, because they are complete feeds and packed with vitamins as well. So thats why I was considering a senior feed. It's highly digestible and nutritional for horses of dif ages. __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

02-21-2008, 10:58 AM
Rebecca Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 3,196	Thanks. I remember the Chow as a very small pellet. It was a good buy. We added pellet feed and alfalfa. __________________ Now no one can look at the sun, bright as it is in the skies after the wind has swept them clean. - Job 37:21

02-21-2008, 11:24 AM
iris_surreal_euphoria Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 1,117	My mare is a little, um, we'll be nice and call her an easy keeper and not a fat..... I feed her triple crown light, and I love this stuff. I have to feed very little, it has high fiber, low fat. We have a gelding and he was underwieght. What is great about the triple crown light is that giving him a little more he is gaining wieght. The only thing is though is if your horse drops wieght and needs more than 5 pounds of T.C. light- you need to switch to something else. It's great stuff, coupled with good hay, salt and water. No complaints and it lasts forever. __________________ If wishes were horses this room would need a good mucking! Visit our website: http://www.freewebs.com/lazziassacres/

02-21-2008, 11:26 AM
dcs2004 Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Alabama Posts: 567	We feed Equine Adult and Equine Senior as well. Our herd ages are somewhat extreme, a 32yo, a 24yo, and two 7yo, but these feeds work perfectly for us! I do encorporate a little Omolene into the oldest mare's feed because she is super picky, but she has eaten the Senior without it just fine in the past. Cherokee (the 32yo) has begun to have problems keeping weight on in the last few years, but ESenior has really helped. Purina also makes a weight supplement that comes in nuggets instead of a powder or paste called Amplify, that our vet just recommended adding to Cherokee's feed. If I'm not mistaken he said that it had like 30% fat, or something similarly astronomical. In case you have older horses, or really hardkeepers. I've ordered a bucket of Amplify and can let you know how it works if you'd like. Here's a link to info on Amplify in case anyone is interested: http://horse.purinamills.com/product...supplement.asp __________________ Riding is not just a sport, it is a passion. If you do not share the passion, you do not know the sport.

02-21-2008, 11:57 PM
calicocalgirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: inbetweenhere&there, Pa Posts: 3,464	Amplify is an excellent fat supplement. Remember on easy keepers for people who say they eat very little. If you arent feeding them enough to get their daily nutritional requirements, even though they are fat they still might be lacking something. Instead of feeding something like less Equine Senior, feed them Equine Adult, it is great for weight management. Or Natures Essentials Enrich 12 (formerly Mare & Maintenance) or Enrich 32 (formerly Born to Win).

02-22-2008, 07:25 AM
horseloverinVA Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Central, Virginia Posts: 2,441	Thanks for all the help guys! __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

02-22-2008, 09:37 PM
JSlow Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 499	We switched from sweet feed to complete, pelleted feed several years ago, and haven't looked back. We went to a Farm and Fleet brand, and then changed over to Nutrina Safechoice. Awesome feed! The first winter, all of our horses kept their weight and had beautiful, shiney coats. Our horses range in age from weanling to early-teens, and in job from broodmare to breeding stallion to show horse. This is a great product for all of them. It has 14% protein, 7% fat and 15% fiber. When our horses were on the Safechoice, we had only 1 very mild case of colic, and no one had more than a 1.5 scoops per feeding. I also, personally, do not like to feed sweet feed. You have to worry about it solidifying in the winter, molding/spoiling in the summer, and it has too much sugar in it that the horses don't need. Just my .02, for what it's worth. __________________ Rising Water Quarter Horses Home of World Champion stallion Phenomenal Creation www.risingwaterqh.com