With seasonal changes such as spring and autumn, rapid changes are taking place in your pasture. However, this is also true whenever grass is green and growing! which seems to be most of the year!
We recommend using Mag-Eze and Digest-easi PLUS for supplementary care.
Most hard feed contains grains and cereals and is made up of the energy group known as carbohydrates.
The body switches carbs to sugar for its energy source. Even low GI still equals carbohydrates, just more of a slow burn type. Carbohydrates equal Sugar. Sugar is energy and too much equal’s fizz. Do however keep in mind your pasture may well be supplying copious amounts on top!
To start; reducing hard feed quantities can help control energy levels in the riding horse or in some cases can be omitted all together.
If ever in doubt, remember horses can obtain their energy needs through the digestion of fibre. Therefore, grass, hay, chaff, straw and any other forages in your horses’ diet will also be supplying your horse with energy.
USEFUL TIPS
Too much energy? reduce the carbohydrates or switch to fibre only sources. Fat is also a good source of cool energy and by passes the sugar!
Monitor grass intake with daily management.
Always increase hay (or other forage) for fibre to feel full and help balance the gut.
Use low energy fibres such as timothy chaff and barley straw if the fizz is becoming overwhelming.
Take out high protein sources such as lucerne that may be adding too much ontop of your pasture.
The fastest way to speed up metabolism is exercise. No supplement will take away sugar! it is purely management or exercise.
Hay or barley straw is a great way to naturally buffer the gut, have chew time, feel full and content.
In some cases, a dry lot may be necessary with a hay only diet for more susceptible animals.
Make tweaks to the diet as necessary.
Remember best time for grazing in warm weather is the morning (with the lowest sugar).
Reduce hard feed on non-riding days.
Replace hay with soaked hay or feed straw if extra weight is becoming noticeable.
Assess your hard feed. Does it fit with your horse, condition and workload.
Also, keep in mind your pasture may have changed.
Be sure to change feeds if necessary and always remember the season and grass quality will have a major impact to the diet.
When changing to a new feed start with a small quantity to accustom the gut bacteria.
An easy way to reduce expenditure or calorie burning is some exercise.
It may be in the form of a brisk walk, light lunge or a hack. Also encouraging movement in the field is a great idea for self exercising.
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