I switched all of my minis and ponies to progressive alfalfa diet balancer several months ago. We have very good hay, they are dewormed monthly, up to date on everything else and otherwise very healthy. After about a month I began to notice some of them going down in weight. I added Progressive's envision classic (fat) for those who I thought needed it. I am still not happy with the way they look. Some of my ponies have lost weight (they were just right to begin with, in my opinion) and I am looking at hay bellies on some of my minis! I am wondering what others think of this feed. We are also facing a most certain move in the very near future so I am considering gradually switching everyone over to a complete feed before the move in order to keep a consistant diet after the move. Not knowing what quality of hay will be available, as we will be moving to a state that has suffered drought, I am looking at purina or kent feed. Any comments on these feeds? Suggestions? -
I should add that all but the broodmares are exercised regularly. The broodmares come in and out as they please and get led around by my smaller children regularly. No "organized" exercise plan, but they are "played with", as I call it, almost daily. (such patient, sweet little girls they are!)
I should add that all but the broodmares are exercised regularly. The broodmares come in and out as they please and get led around by my smaller children regularly. No "organized" exercise plan, but they are "played with", as I call it, almost daily. (such patient, sweet little girls they are!)