This message is from: "Sarah Vogeley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all. I posted this inquiry on Betsy's Fjord Information Board, but I haven't yet received a response....
> I have read on several Fjord-List posts that feeding a textured feed to > Fjords is NOT recommended. I would like to know how the fjord differs from > other breeds to make this so. I feed all my horses a 10% protein, 8% fat > textured feed along with free access orchard grass/timothy mix hay. I feed > my 3 year old 14HH Fjord filly 2 measured cups twice daily of the textured > feed. She is excercised about 4x weekly for about 40 minutes each session. > > I would like to hear from fjord owners with experience in proper feeding > guidelines to help me determine whether this is an appropriate feeding for > her. I consider her to be on the leaner side, and not easy to put on weight. > My concern about pelleted feed comes from a few nutritional seminars I've > been to that have shown an association with pelleted food and higher incidences > of choke and colic, along with decreased nutrient absorbtion. > > Thank you for your help, > > Sarah Vogeley & Gwendellin _________________________________________________________ Sarah Vogeley New Forest Farm Charlottesville, VA
