EPSM Eventers: What is your horse's diet?

[AMTefft]

My EPSM Mare is doing well. She is in very light work for the winter months but did very well last summer in heavy work.

For her, Vit E and Mag are SO important! That and turn out.

Her legs used to stock up a little when she was boarded at a facility that only turned out about 4 or so hours/ day (they did have a small are off their stall to walk outside into, maybe 12x16). For the last 13 or so months she has been on closer to 12-14 hours of turn out and her legs have been tight. Her muscle rigidity has been way less than before and she warms up much faster. I think it is just very important for them to be able to move throughout the day.

We still do ALCAR. We are over 2 1/2 years since out last “episode”.

[DoubleDown]

Something that I discovered really helps my mare is DMG. I really noticed that in the winter she would get really stiff during breaks when working her. I talked to my vet about it and he suggested the DMG, it helps with the lactic acid in their muscles. If I happen to run out and it takes a few days until I get more, I can really see/feel a difference in her movement. Its not expensive which is nice too!

[Lori_T]

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Something that I discovered really helps my mare is DMG. I really noticed that in the winter she would get really stiff during breaks when working her. I talked to my vet about it and he suggested the DMG, it helps with the lactic acid in their muscles. If I happen to run out and it takes a few days until I get more, I can really see/feel a difference in her movement. Its not expensive which is nice too![/QUOTE]

What is DMG?

[Lori_T]

Is anyone having success using BOT products? Am thinking of getting Tucker a BOT sheet.

[DoubleDown]

Lori T-Here’s a link from Smartpak. I personally feed the Animed brand as I can get it from my feed store. It has no scent and my mare eats it well.

http://www.smartpakequine.com/dmg-by-smartpak-7177p

[AMTefft]

I have used and had great luck with BOT products. I purchased a sheet and got a free saddle pad at Rolex last year and it may be in my head but I swear my mare goes better with her BOT pad!

[ala359]

Hi AMTefft! How much vit E and Mag do you recommend??? my mare is currently getting 4,000 iu of vit e and 6000 mg of mag. ox but I’m wondering if that should be increased…