*New* The FreeRepublic Saddle Club - Who's Who *pics*
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Posted on 01/31/2005 8:31:31 AM PST by HairOfTheDog
*New* The FreeRepublic Saddle Club - Who's Who *pics*
Free Republic has a lot of horse people that have found each other on other threads…. And since we all like to talk horses, how about a thread where it is not off-topic, but is THE topic?
This is a horse chat thread where we share ideas, ask for input from other horsemen, and talk about our riding and horse-keeping. We have a lot of different kinds of riders and horses, and a lot to share. In the previous threads we have had a great time talking through lessons, training, horse lamenesses, illnesses and pregnancies... and always sharing pictures and stories.
I always have a link to this thread on my profile page, so if you have something to say and can't find the thread in latest posts… look for it there and wake the thread up!
I also have a ping list for horse threads that are of interest, and Becky pings everyone most mornings. Let Becky (Paynoattentionmanbehindthecurtain) and/or me know if you would like to be on the ping list. As FreeRepublic is a political site, our politics and other issues will probably blend in…. There are many issues for horsemen that touch politics… land use, animal rights/abuse cases that make the news…. Legislation that might affect horse owners.
So... like the previous threads, this is intended as fun place to come and share stories, pictures, questions and chit-chat, unguided and unmoderated and that we come together here as friends. There are lots of ways of doing things and we all have our quirks, tricks and specialties that are neat to learn about.
Previous threads:
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread - thread ONE
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread - Thread TWO!
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread - Thread THREE!
New folk and occasional posters, jump right in and introduce yourselves, tell us about your horses, and post pictures if you've got them!
Cool... So is this a complete feed like Becky uses so you won't be buying hay now?
It says on the label to
"feed Safe Choice with clean good quality hay" at the rate of................
So we are still feeding our horses hay : )
It says on the label to
"feed "Safe Choice" with clean good quality hay" at the rate of................
So we are still feeding our horses hay : )
I see... That's probably like the stuff I use then...
I thought it sounded like it might be a complete feed.
the first post didnt post for a good 4 mins, i got fed up of waiting and posted it again! : D
And of course, that's when the first one posted ;~D
New toy :)
Our horses seem to really enjoy browsing on the hay as well as the feed, and what would I do without bits of hay stuck in my hair and all over the place? Nobody would recognise me! : D
I know... If I didn't have hay though, I could go back to wearing fleece ;~D
It sounds like a good feed. Is it made by Purina? The name Nutrena sounds familar.
LOL you got that right!
Heres a link to the new feed we got
http://www.nutrenaworld.com/Screens/ProductDetails_Equine.aspx?ProductID=170
14% Protien is at the high end of the energy spectrum, mine are eating 12% right now. I think it's great for your lactating mares and foals... I'd start out with the minimum for the new gelding and Lightning. Perhaps cut back on the amount or switch to a 12% when they are no longer nursing.
We are not yet giving it to Lightning or Smokey, they are eating on 12% sweet feed. (
It gives you exact weight/measurement size to use and is suitable for foals too. It smells great. The testimonals are promising, and like I said, this owner of the feed store feeds her 300 horses on it! I would hate to have her food bill! LOL
It also gives you feeding directions depending on what excercise your horse gets, less for less etc. We have weighed it carefully and worked out how much the mares and foals need right now. I'm impressed with it so far.
I just got in from my afternoon walk, and it's not as cold as I thought, but clouds are moving in. As soon as Rock finishes eating I'm going to go ride, as long as it's not raining.
Becky
Sounds like a great feed. 12% is what the boys should be on, any more than that unless they are getting worked hard, might just make them hyper. If you do switch the the other, I'd just feed them less grain, more hay is all.
What is anyone doing with 300 horses... did you ask her that?
No, I was "gobsmacked". (shocked beyond words). I looked at the back of our truck full of feed and imagined hers!~ LOL Guess thats why they have a feed store! : )
It makes me suspect is all... Hard to have a really quality breeding operation that big... she may just be producing meat.
I just went out and looked. My feed is 10%. Belle will start getting calf manna next month, and continue with that for 4 months to insure her milk has everything it needs. That's what we did with Dot. I do think I'll give Belle a warm barn mash after foaling as Duchess suggested. That sounds like a good idea.
Becky
I think 10% is good as a complete feed... our 12-14% as just the grain portion is 'diluted' with hay that is less.
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