How I Got Hardkeeper OTTBs Grain Free & BAREFOOT| what i feed my horses

Why I have changed how I feed horses over the years
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[@Milestone-Equestrian]

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[@caitlynv1167]

I really appreciate your willingness to say "I was wrong" about things. I've heard you say it in several videos when talking about past thoughts/actions, and I love that you're open about learning and acknowledge when your wrong. It's such a mark of maturity, and something we need more of in this world; the willingness to be vulnerable and admit that we're fallible. THANK YOU for being honest.

[@joniatoms9798]

When we know more we adapt.

[@sidilicious11]

There’s a company here in Oregon who makes a really nice pelleted mix of timothy, alfalfa, canola oil, beet pulp, flax, and rice bran. It has small pellets that only take 15 minutes to soften. We also add a scoop of vitamin, mineral, and probiotics into it. We give it to our 33 yr old mare with many missing molars 3 x a day. That along with what she can eat of regular hay keeps her weight on and very healthy. She loves her mash!!

[@kathrynschaller8875]

What's it called? Sounds interesting!

[@sidilicious11]

@@kathrynschaller8875 Haystack Special Blend

[@nixequestrian3721]

The improvement in Milo's hooves looks amazeballs, well done.

[@katiewashington7338]

Do you think that’s from overall changes or was it a specific thing that you thinker helped the most asking for my ottb who I just rescued a month ago and his feet were awful and he had shoes on so took those off and I’m using some stuff that is supposed to to help but any advice on that too!?!?!?

[@nixequestrian3721]

@@katiewashington7338 I'd say it's both- you can't trim good hooves onto poor management, but likewise the best management in the world can't improve poor trimming techniques IMO & IME. Can't stress enough how important good anatomically correct hooves are. They require the horse have good heels in order to have a healthy, functioning digital cushion & a good 2cm of sole between the internal hoof capsule & ground contact surface of the sole. If that is not the aim of whoever is trimming the horse (developing heel, digital cushion & sole thickness), then best to find a new trimmer IMO. Most horses are too short in the heel & long in the toe, or simply too short/over trimmed all over for long term soundness. For management during rehab treat thrush & stay on top of it all the time, aim to keep the horses hooves picked out of muck at least once daily, more often if possible. If the horse is standing in muck or moisture or hard surfaces too much during rehab of hooves it makes the job a lot harder & some form of protection will be required to allow the hooves to either dry out & hold together better or protected from over wearing so they can grow. This can be done with either shoes (glue ons probably best for very poor hooves) or by casting or booting. Diet is essential- best to talk to a qualified nutritionist as no point giving supplements that could cause imbalances with anything else you feed. ie. If you have high iron levels in your soils or forage, make sure the zinc & copper levels are high enough to overcome iron. A good "hoof quality supplement" I know of is Farriers formula from life data labs, but not sure if it is available everywhere on the planet or not. Basically, I start by improving the quality of horn so the hooves will hold a trim, then I start corrective trimming once the feet have been allowed to get a little longer.

[@I.am.Mumma.Bear.1]

My hope is that more and more horse owners are educated and remove grains from their horses diets 💕👍🏽😊

[@samanthajayde794]

Yes, yes, yes ❤ my girl is also fed a balanced Grain free, lowest sugar/starch etc feed also. Meadow hay (6kg) and lucrene hay (2kg) daily as well as an oil that is balanced to suit our grazing, or lack of, in Aussie. She is barefoot also 👌🐴

[@motherofmikey5855]

Found it! Than you very much, in UK there’s like no help preparing for a horse you just learn as you go and I want to be knowledgeable before I even start

[@callysto_ii]

The amount of myths and legends around ottbs is genuinely one of my biggest pet peeves in the horse world, especially in regards to their diet and hooves, you've no idea how happy I am that I can now just throw this video in the face of all the people who tell me it's impossible to have a good looking, healthy tb without a ton of "artificial" additives (shoes, grains, blankets, excessive riding gear etc.) it's all really just a matter of taking your time and going at your horse's pace ^^

[@chelseaarcher2098]

I also used to feed a high sugar grain diet to my thoroughbred, he is so healthy, happy, shiny and conditioned ever since i changed him onto a grain free diet! He is fed a 24/7 access to grass hay, beet pulp, lucerne chaff and a vitamin and mineral pellet supplement! :)

[@idellbrown1825]

I'm just so happy you take on ott horses and save them from the slaughter house. Not many people know if they don't win for the so- called owners, they dump them ASAP to be slaughtered so they don't have to feed and care for them anymore. Some do get adopted, but people need to learn about the breed thoroughly before taking them.❤️.

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

None of the ones I’ve gotten have ever been at risk of slaughter because they came from good racing connections.

[@akiiluo]

something I love about your videos is that you admit to your mistakes and intend to prevent others from making the same. :)

[@katiewashington7338]

She is the best on KZbin for real not super produced for brands and ADs and stuff I love all her videos and have learned so much watching them

[@sarahcote4724]

It's crazy how some people feed like 15lbs a day... the hardest keeper where I work gets like, 4lbs of senior feed split in 2 feedings... and the 33y/o appy in my profile pic only needs 3 cups hay pellet and 3 cups balancer grain. Most get by on less than 8 cups

[@catherinehastings2063]

Fantastic content! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and with such humility and honestly!!

[@amberrose7023]

Thanks for sharing Shelby! I love seeing what other people feed. Also, what an improvement in Milo’s hooves!!

[@katemaree5826]

Amazing video. I loved it. Thank you for showing a different way 🤗 your horses look amazing ☀️

[@SmazticCrab]

Really enjoyed this video. It's really nice to see different ways of feeding a group of horses that are housed together which take into account possible ressource guarding issues.

[@aprilbonenberger]

Harlow looks absolutely stunning!!

[@mberner-smiley7003]

You are awesome Shelby thank you so much for all your great info!

[@april5666]

Your horses are gorgeously muscled. I'm so glad to hear that Milo's feet have improved so much. I can really see a difference in the angles of his legs. So good to keep learning and improving what you do and sharing it with others. I just love how you train and care for your horses, Shelby. Thank you so much for sharing your world with us. :)

[@lindsay3917]

So glad to see Milo feeling good again! I miss seeing him in your videos :) Hope he can get back to regular activity this year

[@rideand_shine]

Thank you so much for this video Shelby! I've been feeding my horse grain for quite sometime and have been trying to get him to be comfortably barefoot and it's a struggle 😅 I'm very much into doing things the natural way so this was so helpful for someone trying to learn more about their horse's nutrition and health

[@jael6048]

Thank you! I was at my wits end with my ottb. He looked like crap but was eating a ton. Now I see your way makes more sense. I appreciate your no nonsense approach. ❤

[@4275ge]

Awesome video Shelby! Jesse is the best videographer!

[@stinejosiemeyernilsen5913]

Thank you for sharing, and also pointing out the positive effect on your horses hooves. Being mindful about what one feeds horses is easily overlooked, and many are unaware of the consequenses they are creating by not knowing more about nutrition in their horses diet.

[@mikaylamustard1981]

I’ve always been one for forage first. Love it! Also, can I just say I LOVE how happy you are with your bf. It makes me so happy to see you smiling and happy❤️

[@kathrynschaller8875]

I do something very similar for my QH! Took him off of grain a couple years ago when I took him out of the show barn life after he was diagnosed with ulcers. He is now on some alfalfa pellets for buffering stomach acid, no sugar added beet pulp shreds for the pectin for his hind gut, hay stretcher because our hay isn't great out here because the weather in new england has been shitty lately, and some ration balancer for anything the hay/forage isn't giving him. He's a totally fine weight and in full work. I add supplements as needed and add flax for his coat. He gets a good amount of first cutting to stay warm during the winter and busy during the summer.

[@beeamerica5024]

You know so much for such a young person and what tickles me is you talk so fast for a Canadian 😁 it is very nice to know the history of your animals makes them more like family you make me wish I was 40 years younger 👌🐝

[@screetchycello]

I love this goblin energy you have when you're not trying to film yourself 😂

[@prunerd4744]

Awesome video !

[@allysmith2284]

Love the journey Shelby! I feed my horses much the same here…… fibre fibre fibre and good vitamins 💪🏻

[@bandmastertales338]

Very interesting! As someone from the UK, it's so interesting to see what you feed across the pond and how different it is from us! I also only feed beet/alfalfa pellets soaked, his suppliment to balance/joint care and chaff with a tonne of water to reduce choke. Very rarely do I feed a mix or cubed feed (grain to you guys!) As my horse has access to hay 24/7 and if needed I'll add an oil in with his feed. They all look amazing, sometimes simple is better!

[@alisonwilks302]

Great video , I learnt a lot !! I would never wish mud on anyone but it makes me feel better that you have to deal with the same crap that I do and your horses are doing great barefoot !!! Xxxxxxxxx

[@kevnjaysmom]

Shelby you are awesome as always. You have allowed yourself to learn and learn from mistakes. But Dang girl ! Your BF asked the Best questions while filming. Because he is Not a horse person , but clearly a horse lover, he knew what to ask to round out your info sharing. Greetings from freezing cold Quebec.

[@melanie_crts3799]

1st, I've claimed my spot on the throne! 👑

[@shirleyparent1873]

Very interesting. Great changes. 💙✌️

[@keroa9247]

pretty much exactly how i feed my mare! shes also doing awesome after previously being on 10+ pounds of grain/day

[@janekiceniuk1578]

Thank you, I have an 8yr old paint mare in "strong" moderate work. She has a big spook, easily excitable, basically a short attention span. Flip side: she loves people, athletic, very smart, learns quickly. My latest "project" is revamping her feed. I took her off her "Fuel"(on the bag) grain & put her on a low starch/low sugar grain & tried feeding less. Added more hay, but she started to lose weight, I tried adding more feed & noticed a negative effect right away, so I added rice bran. I've been thinking about taking her off grain but didn't know I would keep up with the needed vitamins for her physical activity & muscle tone. This helped alot, I feel much more confident to do this. Thanks again.

[@stubborntogetherdressage1125]

I love Madbarn, I’ve been feeding one of their supplements for the past few years and my horses love it and their feet are looking fantastic.

[@cynthiabrown2806]

I don't own the horse I ride, but it's great to see she and her barn mates are eating a very similar diet. They are all also barefoot and turned out unless it's a blizzard. And keeping well. This was new to me when I started riding after years away and I am happy to see the change.

[@cash2nrg]

Thank you for this... totally forgot about the cube's of it ..🎉🎉❤❤🐎✨✨🤗🤗☮️☮️☮️☮️🙏🙏🙏

[@RedHybiscus]

I love watching my favorite horse channels and checking in on my favorite horses. Both the equestrian and the equine motivate me to work on my health (I have psoriatic arthritis) and getting back to volunteering at the horse rescue near me. Thank you for the motivation and inspiration that helps me to get out there and work toward the level of activity I want so I can work with Gods most glorious creation - horses. PS: I love all critters and I have a dog but horses speak to me on a whole different level.

[@ThickAsWater]

Can I just say that I use madbarn too, the same supplement too and Im in love, everyone at my barn uses madbarn

[@jenniferlehman326]

Leaving yourself open to learning gives you the everything, Close your mind to learning and you never advance in anything you want to do. Best Regards and Stay Safe Everyone!! From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 💖 🇨🇦 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

[@suecastillo4056]

Excellent! ❣️

[@marthafield]

Fabulous. You have given me hope after hearing about Milo. I have a horse with almost identical hoof issues. I’ve been chasing soundness with corrective shoeing and it’s been disconcerting. She still ends up lame. I have changed her diet. I do feed her triple crown senior along with Alfalfa, beet pulp and rice meal. She’s very hard to keep weight on her.

[@katiewashington7338]

Is she a thoroughbred? I took my guys shoes off and changed his environment to a soft grass pasture I’m in Georgia so it’s cold in the winter but hot and humid summers but if you can get her shoeless and light light work and just some time to circulate and get as much red blood cells back to the hoof will build what she needs to be sound. I’m gonna be posting my horses journey and had the same issues and we are starting to finally see results and it works

[@lindasebbana9893]

I feed my horses Tucker Mills alfalfa & oats. Also Horseguard supplements. They love it. Of course plenty of grass & hay

[@elleholinsworth6822]

After years of figuring out also my feed routine is almost exactly the same. Only thing I do different is add flax for a fat/omega source during no grass season. And add salt as most horses don’t get enough from a lick. I use California Trace for the mineral vitamin balancer. Since switching off grain I completely cured my horses chronic thrush, and have healthy hoof growth. I completely agree that diet is 100% the key to healthy hooves.

[@leeangus1839]

Hey Selby I love your video. On how you feed your horses grain free diet. It was very interesting Selby. All my love to you Selby . And to your boyfriend. And your mom too.

[@nadineskye7050]

I used to be under the impression that hoof strength/quality was 100% genetic; Either they could go barefoot or they couldn't. I had a gelding that I had to keep shod year-round. Futher more, he battled thrush and white line disease. Once I stopped feeding him grain/bagged commercial feeds, and started him on a forage-balancer with no added iron, the white line disease and thrush cleared up. For the first time ever, he could walk comfortably on gravel, barefoot! It's amazing what balanced nutrition can do for a horse!

[@blossomherd3921]

Our whole herd ( 2 TB 1 6yr 16hh,1 12yr 17"3"hh, a cobxTB 16"3" hh 17yrs half blind,and our Standardbred 4yr "15"hh.) Is on a feed called happy hoof soaked and hay if needed and they all turned out 24/4. And all do great on forage based.

[@n0tfr0mth1sw0rld]

Thanks so much for this video. I'm located in NZ having 3 ottb's now and omg, they seem so high maintenance. At least if you have no experience 🙈😅

[@naomilandry7816]

I love this! Thank you! I've been slowly moving my horse off of grain, she only gets three cups of prohorse pellets now and I've been wondering about trying a different type of feed because there's a lot of sugar in her grain and she's already a high energy horse and it does not mix well. However the place that I got her from and where I learned some things is proving to be wrong in a lot of different categories so I'm having to learn a lot on my own and videos like these help me. I have one question though, do your horses have the botulism vaccine, because I heard there's chances of botulism in hay cubes and I was just wondering if they have the botulism vaccine or not. Especially since I was wondering if it would be a good idea to get the botulism vaccine for my horse since I'd like to switch to haylage. Edit: she is also barefoot and that was one of the best decisions ive ever made. The place who had her before had shoes on her and when I first got her I also left the shoes on, until I switched vets and my vet told me that it would be better for her to be barefoot and if she ever got problems we could use supplements to help. Her feet are doing so well right now it's awesome! I've owned her for almost two years now and the tiniest changes I've made have had a huge difference in her! I love it!

[@taylorpaige2392]

My mare is the opposite of banksy she loves it when there is lots of water. She loves her beetpulp soup!

[@katiewashington7338]

OK so you know, I absolutely love you. This is literally my second time watching this video. I’ve learned so much from you and I am basically doing what you say with my OTTB with that being said my question is about alfalfa is there sugar in alfalfa? Why does everyone say it’s like candy for horses but I added alfalfa and he is more excited Than when he was just on straight beet pulp. started doing alfalfa and beet pulp soaked but I really trust your advice and judgment especially for thoroughbreds

[@bonniecox1638]

I’ve got a 17.2h OTTB. And I used to try so many different grain diets to get some weight on him. Best thing I ever did was switch to a forage heavy diet. Mainly pasture hays and then CEN oil. He looks just as good as my QH now. So I swear by forage diets for TB’s.

[@cindyferguson8855]

Greetings.... from the Western North Carolina Mountains...USA...! THE PROOF IS IN THE PICTURES !! I'm very grateful to you for sharing your journey with your horses.....I'm so glad that your eyes have become open....to seeing how horses should be fed...!! I enjoy watching your videos, especially your commentaries on important horse issues. Be assured....the ground WILL eventually dry up !! Enjoy the winter.....spring is most definitely on the way...! CF

[@wahs_h10]

My ottb mare is also on an all forage diet and she is thriving! She only gets beet pulp, hay cubes, a sprinkle of salt and the mad barn omneity supplement at feed time. Then she has constant access to hay/grass. The overfeeding of grain is so normalized especially when it comes to horses who only get a few flakes of hay a day. Seems like a conflict of interest to me.

[@annapollitt9160]

Can you do a video about how you select hay? Like compare the types and show what they look like and show different quality levels? I feel like I have no concept of what makes hay good or bad.

[@caseytrudeau916]

We used the Hay Cubes in Calif. but didn't soften, left hard to munch on and never had to Float their teeth

[@flaviahermo249]

Love this video! I have an Arabian Filly, and she is feed only forages (hay access 24/7 and alfalfa pellets, festuca pellets and flax seeds, with a powder supplement). She is barefoot (and with amazing feet) and her milk teeth are falling, so perfect for her to eat soaked meals. I have a question for you people with horses on rainy climates (im from Galicia, Spain, and here it’s always raining). How you avoid over hydration of the horse’s feet?

[@kathrynschaller8875]

I am so jealous you have got water in a hose omg. We soak 30+ horses' meals 2x a day with cold water in New England. Goals.

[@laylathompson1538]

Shelby running sent me 😭😂

[@cindyv6031]

I love this video, it is so helpful! I am trying to transition both of my ottb’s to a grain free diet. What is the best way to start limiting grain? They do get soaked alfalfa cubes and soaked beet pulp and unlimited hay (75/25) but I am ready to ditch the grain. Any advice? 🙏🏻

[@PsychicIsaacs]

I have a Waler x American Curly (Mustang). She lives on what grows in her paddock, and oaten hay. I used to have OTTBs and Standardbreds but they got too expensive to feed. Walers are an Australian wild horse breed so Australian wild horse crossed with American wild horse equals a horse that can still actually live on wild grasses and hay. This is very easy on the food bill. If I could figure out how to feed OTTBs without breaking my bank, I’d get into re-education again. I guess that’s why I’m here…

[@luckystarequestrian5175]

Love love love Mad Barn to death! One thing I noticed feeding the Omneity pellets is they recommend 2sc of them for the average horse (after I misread the label and underfed it for months lol) - do your guys get enough nutrition from hay etc to balance that out?

[@Gushara]

Great information! I learn so much from your videos! I wanted to ask you what type of bit you are using with Harlow? Do you increase the bit width to provide more comfort? I have an Arab who was ridden with a western snaffle with a straight cheek piece. I am using a loose ring single jointed snaffle and he has never really taken to it. He objects to having it put in his mouth frequently....so I know there is something I need to correct. I am purchasing the Harlow bridle and thinking of trying a happy mouth bit a quarter inch bigger than what I have been using. I am taking dressage lessons as well as trying to get my guy used to the difference in schooling....doing well considering I am an older newbie except for the bit issue.

[@katiewashington7338]

I think she uses bitless bridles

[@mamad3170]

What is the purpose of shredded beet pulp? Thanks for all the info!

[@nmspartyof8312]

How do you feel about a self made oats, barley, corn mix? We had done a 4:2:1 mix (oats, barley, corn respectfully) that gets mixed in large quantities and feed the mix by 1lb scoop. In addition, soaked beet pulp and hay pellets and that gets added to the overall ration... I never had good luck with products like omolene and purepride or the senior feeds ..

[@heavenisaplaceonearthxx5658]

Summary 😊 Alfaalfa cubes Beet shreds Timothy hay cubes Minerals

[@TheEquiClubYouTube]

Yayyyy

[@sarahcote4724]

Good soup

[@MistressOP]

What would you do if you have a native grasses pasture?

[@EMK2017]

I'm trying to transition my TB gelding to barefoot and long story short it's been a challenge, his turnout is pretty amazing and his diet is also pretty optimized, are there any resources you can recommend for learning more about it? Podcasts/books/people to look into?

[@faithprettyman6990]

Does alfalfa increase sensitivity in feet as well?

[@emmi4443]

Hi im in canada as well, (ontario region), and i really want to rescue a horse from slaughter but i cant find any rescue centers near me. Do you have any recomendation's?

[@suecastillo4056]

Fing FUN!!!!♥️‼️😂☮️

[@syzygyfarm]

What do you do when you get a horse who has ulcers? Do you treat with pump-inhibitor drugs or trend toward alfalfa/papaya/etc and give them time to heal? My new OTTB has ulcers and is rising four so she will have the time out of work to heal anyway but I'm curious what others choose to do, especially you since you work with so many track horses.

[@emmarobichaux7630]

What grain would you recommend that is low sugar to start transitioning a horse off of grain? I will be adopting a thoroughbred soon that they say is a hard keeper but I don't want to overload her with sugar from grain with the risks of colic and ulcers more prevalent, but if she does have to stay on grain I would love a low sugar option if you have any brands you recommend.

[@dylankandrick1904]

What is your ratio of Timothy to beet pulp?

[@CG-mj8tk]

Does anybody know if you can soak sweetfeed for horses?

[@malloryalford9808]

Hi there! Speaking as a newer TB owner (came from literally everything but), I'm struggling with my gelding's feet. His walls are thin, soles are awful, and heels are very underrun. I removed him from work other than hobbyist trick training and very simple liberty tasks to keep him respectful and engaged with people. I've transitioned him to barefoot and have upped his biotin based supplementation per our vet to help overall with his hoof condition. He's never been hard to keep weight on even in a steady training program, and he is on a higher fat grain but well below the recommended amount for maintenance as the bulk of his diet is forage based. Would you have specifically any sources I can research or advice I can counsel with my vet about to aid in his feet being rebuilt to a natural and healthy state that could support him in work? He's showing improvements with just corrective barefoot trimming but I'm worried once I wean him back into work under saddle or from the ground his feet will go back to chippy, unstable, and he'll ultimately need to be shod again. To note, I've tried glue ons and various other shoeing methods as well and most are not suitable for the wet/humid eastern NC area. Loved the video!

[@Ella.equestrian28]

Where can you get OTTBs in BC?

[@theJacieL_H]

How do they keep in hard work?

[@alicepotter8165]

It just erks me when someone asks what they need to feed to improve top line. Hey, ride.

[@ameliasypniewski2238]

Do you test your hay? I feed grain along with Timothy/alfalfa cubes and would love to go grainless, but I’m worried their hay isn’t high quality enough to support them without grain

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

Yes I would recommend testing for diet balancing as you’ll get more out of it bht you can also generalize approx levels for necessary vitamins etc based on the normal soil levels for your area

[@ajsmith890]

What do you do when the mud and rain are awful, like in the video :)

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

Diets to prevent thrush and hoof issues, hoof doctor and field paste & dry areas to stand. The drainage was shot on this property and we rented so we just had to tough it out until we moved.

[@jermajayjay1092]

Is there a reason to use the hay cubes over chaff or are they roughly the same thing?

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

We don’t have chaff in North America

[@Latarielle]

My horse only gets about 2 pounds of grain a day but now I'm considering putting him on either a ration balancer or a vitamin/mineral supplement. Is there a reason you prefer the vitamin supplement over the ration balancer?

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

It just has less fillers while providing them the same needs from a vitamin perspective and it’s cheaper!

[@inkwhiskers9948]

Do you have a video on what you did specifically with Milo's feet? I have a ottb barefoot who is STRUGGLING. I need help and I'm getting my farrier to give me advice but obviously any ideas are valuable, even if I don't take them.

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

I’ll be making one soon!

[@inkwhiskers9948]

@@Milestone-Equestrian thanks so much!!

[@katiewashington7338]

Have you made that video about their feet? I am all ears

[@lilli_gp5979]

What is your opinion on feeding electrolytes?

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

I think electrolytes or access to loose salt is great

[@Hannah_Edits-pf2xl]

Is Percy still around

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

Yes, he just lives at a different property with Harlow.

[@hannahmoates107]

Any advice on how to streamline this process for people who have their horses boarded on pasture. Worried my guy would eat this too slow and get his food stolen by his pasture buddies. Not sure the staff would be able to take him out and feed him separately.

[@charlottebegoinias]

I know a lot of folks who use grain bags that go on their head

[@katiewashington7338]

Going yourself and waiting with your horse while they eat to ensure they get all of it is what I do

[@lucaandcheckers4602]

Do you think some horses aren't capable of being barefoot? I really want to take my lads shoes off but have been told that his feet aren't strong enough to be barefoot. He had only front shoes on till recently but the farrier and physio told mam he'd be more comfortable with shoes so ofc she agreed. I want to convince her he can be barefoot but I just don't know how to do that :/

[@laurent7336]

How would you ration this for one serving for one young horse ?

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

It’s based upon what their hay is giving them as that’s the largest part of their diet so you’d have to balance it based off of your horses’ current diet MadBarn does free diet analysis here: madbarn.com/analyze-diet/?ref=1329

[@colettebowers1027]

Just curious, how tall are you? Are you over 17hh? You look taller than Pogo

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

I'm 5'4" and I only look taller due to the uneven ground and how he stands in order to eat from his pan, definitely cannot see over him on a regular day lol

[@nancynancy8986]

I heard that they can choke on hard cubes... better to soak them

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

Did you watch the whole video? All of the food is soaked and the risk of choke when fed dry was mentioned.

[@judytruax8876]

Do you have a stable for your horses?

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

They have a shelter that they can choose to come and go into. They don’t want to be corralled into a 12x12 box with no option to leave

[@mdee860]

Great 'feed' video, love your explanations for each product. I also think a Cosequin supplement is really helpful for horses who have tendon/ligament issues or are in intense jumping programs. It also works really well for cats, dogs & humans. Pogo is beautiful & a really good sized horse for your boyfriend. Hopefully your bf will not only learn from you, but maybe in addition, another riding instructor - whom you approve of, because it's not always 'helpful' to correct a beginner as much as is needed... esp. if they're your ❤! 😉 That way, when he gets better, maybe he could help exercise Pogo for your Mom! I love seeing Pogo out on trails with you on Milo. 🐴❤🐎

[@algypsy17]

I wonder where is Percy ? Is he ok ?

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

He’s fine, he is just living at another property. They can’t all live in a field this size.

[@algypsy17]

@@Milestone-Equestrian Thank you Shelby for the good news 😊

[@niniemecanik]

Omg you are having the worst weather ever this winter 🙁