Little Wolf Ranch
Well-Known Member
I have a show horse gelding that I have on the same diet that he was on last year with his previous owner, where he won 3rd in his halter class at Nationals. He is a 4 year old 34" shetland blend gelding. The thing is, I failed to get measurements for each.
He is currently getting 4 cups 13% protein/8% fat pelleted grain, soaked alfalfa cubes and soaked beet pulp twice per day along with coastal Bermuda hay.
He is being worked 5 days per week for 20 minutes a day. I was told to limit his flaked hay and use the soaked cubes and beet pulp as a substitute.
My question being, how much beet pulp, alfalfa cubes and coastal hay should I be feeding twice daily? I want him to look smooth and slender for the shows but not thin. Right now he is fleshy over the ribs, hips and has a flat topline.
Thanks everyone!
He is currently getting 4 cups 13% protein/8% fat pelleted grain, soaked alfalfa cubes and soaked beet pulp twice per day along with coastal Bermuda hay.
He is being worked 5 days per week for 20 minutes a day. I was told to limit his flaked hay and use the soaked cubes and beet pulp as a substitute.
My question being, how much beet pulp, alfalfa cubes and coastal hay should I be feeding twice daily? I want him to look smooth and slender for the shows but not thin. Right now he is fleshy over the ribs, hips and has a flat topline.
Thanks everyone!
Last edited by a moderator: