On 9/18/07, judy3hhd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ---Thank you all for your suggestions. I noticed nobody said they > give the daily wormer. Do I need to do that? Is it better to give > the vitamin supplements?
Judy - There is a lot of controversy/differing opinions about daily wormer. One thing I know about it is that there is a component in it that makes your horse gain weight (and I'm not talking about just getting rid of any worms - this is in addition to that) Along with other reasons-- since Iceys have a tendency to gain weight easily anyway, I chose not to use it. The horses here (2 Icelandics) get a flake and a half of hay in the morning, Triple Crowns Safe Starch Forage(about 20 ounces - 2 big, big handfuls) with EquiMin loose mineral supplement and flax seed(1/4 cup) for lunch and another flake and a half of hay for dinner. Unfortunately they don't have access to grass as my acreage is small and not much is available to them. Of course, fresh water is available at all times. This diet keeps them at a nice weight if not a little on the plump side. My big horse friends get all freaked out because they don't get any grain but marvel at their shiny coats and good weight. Laree
