Feeding problem horses - Hi Form Australia PL

It is often said that the best horses are always the ones that go lame before a competition, get tangled up in a horseproof fence or get sick every time you have a breakthrough in training. These are the frustrating horses, the horses always a little uneven, always hard to put weight on, or to achieve that nice round rump or shoulder. And of course as their owners we are always searching for the wonder product to sort out the issues. So you think you have one of these wonderful horses? Well below are some common problem horses and with them, a suggested diet to assist you find the balance that works for them. You may use these diets on your horse if the description is similar but as all horses are unique you may need to alter the diet a little. If you are unsure please visit our Free Advice page.

1. TB x 6 years old, 15.3hh used for dressage and showjumping. Often goes lame for no reason, coat and skin are not up to scratch

AM: 1&1/2 dippers white chaff, 1 Lucerne chaff, ¼ dipper whole oats, 1 biscuit hay

PM: 1&1/2 dippers white chaff, 1 Lucerne chaff, ½ dipper whole oats, ½ cup canola oil, 1-2 biscuits hay 2 large level scoops CompletaVite 20g, 1-2 large rounded scoops ProflamAid 25g

2. QH x 8 years old, 14.3hh used for trail riding. Horse is always bordering on founder but has bad muscle definition.

AM: Hay

PM: 1 dipper white chaff, ½ dipper Lucerne chaff, 2 large level scoops CompletaVite 20g, 2 large scoops ProflamAid as a preventative measure

3. TB 5 years old, 16.2hh show horse off the track. Putting on weight in the belly but no topline. Feeding a lot of feed and getting nowhere.

AM: 1 & ½ dippers white chaff, 1 dipper Lucerne chaff, 2-3 cups whole oats, ¼ cup EquiSoy, 1 biscuit hay

PM:1&1/2 dippers white chaff, 1 dipper Lucerne chaff, 3-4 cups whole oats, ½ cup EquiSoy, 2 large level scoops CompletaVite 20g, 2 large level scoops TopLine 20g

4. WB 5 years old, 17.2hh eventing horse. Hates travelling, sweats and so is a little nervous at shows.

AM: 1 & ½ dippers white chaff, 1 dipper Lucerne chaff, ½ dipper whole oats, ½ cup GMO free canola/corn oil, 1-2 biscuits hay

PM: 2 dippers white chaff. 1 & ¼ dippers Lucerne chaff, ½ dipper whole oats, ½ cup canola oil, 1 biscuit Lucerne hay. 2 large level scoops PerformPlus 20g, 1 small scoop ElectroPlus 10g and 1 small rounded scoop HerbaNerve 5g to be increased before travelling and going to competitions. Possibly the use of the ProflamAid as a preventative measure 1-2 large rounded scoop 25g.

5. Welsh Pony x 9 years old, 13.2hh pony club. Has started bucking and seems angry.

AM: ½ dipper white chaff, ½ dipper Lucerne chaff, 2 cups whole oats, small amount of hay.

PM: ½ dipper white chaff, ½ dipper Lucerne chaff, 2 cups whole oats, small amount of hay, 1 rounded scoop CompletaVite 12.5g, 2 large rounded scoops of ProflamAid as it appears he may be feeling some discomfort.

Please note all dippers are 2L, use a 2L ice cream container to check yours if you are unsure!