Coming here for some ideas because I have a farm of easy keepers except for one.
This mare was originally in my program for years, was never hog fat but always looked respectable. Owner sold her and now 4 years later, her current owner brought her back under my care to breed her.
She is not SKINNY but she certainly doesn’t look good. She’s been back with me a month. I’m currently feeding:
6lb Ultium
8lb 2nd cutting alfalfa
2 pumps GutX
All the 2nd cutting orchard grass she can eat.
She snacks all day on the orchard grass, she seems happy, but just doesn’t look healthy like my other horses. Owner is looking to supplement this feeding plan with lunch grain, supplements etc.
I’m a firm believer that the best quality hay is most important and I’m not trying to use grain in place of good forage, she truly has all she can eat l.