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keeping my horse skinny?

3K views 10 replies 6 participants last post by  Spastic_Dove 
#1 ·
hey guys, my horse does jumping and gymkahana. i need some tips on how i can keep him skinny but not boney, just the perfect size.
 
#4 ·
That's what my wife keeps tell me that I need too ... but that is the answer for your horse as well!
 
#7 ·
How much are you riding him? Age? Any health problems?
If you are riding tons, you may want to supplement with grain to replace the lost calories. If not, you may just want hay and maybe grain for maintenance. Someone else would know more about nutrition than me. But yeah, like everyone else said, good diet and conditioning. Make sure he is a healthy weight, not just skinny.
 
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Look for a good ration balancer and adjust the hay to keep the weight where you want it ...

A ration balancer is LOADED with NUTRITION but low calories and low sugars and starches... which makes it idea for the easy keeper or the horse that you dont' want to gain alot of weight...

Ration balanacers are wonderful things they keep the system working properly to utlize and provie maximum nutrition on a small amount therefore helping thin horses gain and obeses horses lose!!
 
#11 ·
I guess I should ask how intense are your workouts?
I also agree with a good ration balancer.
Conditioning is getting your horse in shape. If he is in shape, the workouts will be easier for him and he will use less energy. Especially since we dont ride much over the winter it is important to start him back into a work schedule slowly.
 
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