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Oct 12, 2012 11:01:02 GMT
Post by emmawayne on Oct 12, 2012 11:01:02 GMT
Just wondering if someone could give me some advice, my horse has been out of work for 5 months due to an injury he has been slowly coming back into work now and has finally been signed off by the physiotherapist he is back in for work, i know he needs to build up his fitness but, i have always had a problem of him coming out with loads of energy and wanting to work and after about 20mins-half an hour he looses all energy like he cant be bothered. i am working on his fittness but has anyone got any suggestions for feed the prolongs there energy i dont want him fizzy just that amount of energy to start with to last a little longer
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Oct 12, 2012 11:16:20 GMT
Post by nici on Oct 12, 2012 11:16:20 GMT
Slow release energy from oil based feed would be best, and as you build up his fitness he will be able to keep going for longer.
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Oct 12, 2012 13:40:00 GMT
Post by Kaseyleigh on Oct 12, 2012 13:40:00 GMT
Instant response works great.
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Oct 12, 2012 13:48:43 GMT
Post by emmawayne on Oct 12, 2012 13:48:43 GMT
i forgot to add as well he puts on weight so easy so nothin weight gain haha typical cob haha
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Oct 12, 2012 22:40:46 GMT
Post by nici on Oct 12, 2012 22:40:46 GMT
Well your challenge is to balance energy in with energy out! The calories in his food will provide the energy he needs to work - and if they're not used up in work will turn into fat. Quick release calories such as sugars and starches can give a sugar rush - fizzy energy - while slow release calories such as those in fibre and oil will provide energy that can be sustained over a longer period of time.
While you are building his fitness back up, you need to ensure you are feeding quality protein to help his muscle development too.
I would revert to my standard feeding solution of a good quality balancer for the all important vits & mins, together with alfa oil for fibre, protein and energy. And to avoid the empty calories that give that fizzy sugar rush, avoid anything containing sugars, molasses & cereals...
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Oct 13, 2012 0:03:57 GMT
Post by norwalk on Oct 13, 2012 0:03:57 GMT
Have a ook at Simple Solutions Feeds - all natural and non-cereal based, could be the answer
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Oct 13, 2012 18:27:14 GMT
Post by emmawayne on Oct 13, 2012 18:27:14 GMT
thanks for you comments everyone will have a look into different feeds now
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