Re: boarding woes, or Fjord feeding 101
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brigid there is another thing to consider re hay or alfalfa. Alfalfa provides calcium to offset the amount of phosphorous in the hay. Calcium/phosphorous should be a 1/1 or 2/1 ratio. Timothy can sometimes offer the best balance depending on where it was raised and if it was cut at the proper time. I like to give alfalfa once a day and orchard grass once a day in the winter or cooler months. The time of cutting is also important re alfalfa as to how much protein if has.Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, Wa 98563 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Sunday, October 21, 2001 4:03 PM Subject: Re: boarding woes, or Fjord feeding 101 >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >In a message dated 10/21/01 3:39:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] >writes: > ><< say hi the jack and knute. >> > >Will do! Thanks for the info, it's very helpful. I will tell our boarding >managers to feed 1/3 alfalfa and 2/3 (good quality!) oat hay. > >Brigid M Wasson >San Francisco Bay Area, CA > http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Our >http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Fjords > / )__~ >/L /L
Re: boarding woes, or Fjord feeding 101
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi there I am Robyn and a new fjord person. I also will be spending Thurs. thru Sun. at Fair Hill. We have a booth for our Therapeutic Riding Program there as we operate only 15 minutes from there. Stop by if you have any time. And good luck!!
Re: boarding woes, or Fjord feeding 101
This message is from: Vivian Creigh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Denise Delgado10/21/01 6:30 [EMAIL PROTECTED] > after all these are wild horses Fjords have been domesticated for a really long time. They are a very long way from being wild. They are however small and extremely effecient in how they use calories just like other pony breeds. Alfalfa is high in protein as I believe you pointed out and should only be fed to ponies on a limited basis. I would rather feed larger amounts of good grass hay to my ponies keeping their guts working and their agile minds engaged. JMHO My girls, Olympia and Nordy, and I are on our way to Fair Hill International to compete in the AHSA Pony Championships of Combined driving tomorrow. Looking forward to the last party of the season. Winter rapidly approaches in NE. Martie!!! I know that you will not get this until after I've left but I would like to talk to you about your lovely stained glass, as I have an idea for use as trophies... Bye...Vivian Creigh
Re: boarding woes, or Fjord feeding 101
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 10/21/01 3:39:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << say hi the jack and knute. >> Will do! Thanks for the info, it's very helpful. I will tell our boarding managers to feed 1/3 alfalfa and 2/3 (good quality!) oat hay. Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Our http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Fjords / )__~ /L /L
Re: boarding woes, or Fjord feeding 101
This message is from: "Denise Delgado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> bridgid, alfalfa is too much protein per lb for fjords. you would have to feed less alfalfa as opposed to the grass. it makes them fat. and knowing how fjords like to eat, the larger amount of grass hay, as opposed to the smaller amount of alfalfa, satisfies their chewing and eating needs physically and psychologically. you could split it 50/50, but be careful with the alfalfa. after all these are wild horses, genetically adapted to eat sedges, mosses, tree barks and twigs in their native land. hope that helps. denise p.s. say hi the jack and knute.
Re: boarding woes, or Fjord feeding 101
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi & Thanks for responses- I have one more question, why not alfalfa? I need to tell our boarding manager if it's OK or not OK to give our Fjords this type of hay. Thanks, Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Our http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Fjords / )__~ /L /L
Re: boarding woes, or Fjord feeding 101
This message is from: Lori Albrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > What do you feed your Fjords and why? What should one NOT feed Fjords and > why? Thanks so much! Brigid, It would be best if you can get grass hay - eg. timothy, brome, etc - or a grass/alfalfa mix which is mostly grass with a bit of alfalfa (80% grass/20% alfalfa). I feed most of my fjords (depending on a number of factors) 15 lbs/day grass/alfalfa hay plus a pound of oats each, free choice minerals and salt, and in the winter, carrots, a couple of pounds each per day. Feel for their ribs and check body condition daily or at least frequently. Good luck! Lori
Re: boarding woes, or Fjord feeding 101
This message is from: "Denise Delgado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> dear bridgid, i feed my one fjord and one curly, a combo of stable mix from elk grove milling and the best grass hay i can find. the stable mix is similiar to the purina stable mixes; a good all around horse feed for a healthy horse, getting minimum to moderate amts of work and exercise. the amount they get varies with temperature and energy requirements. i watch their weight and check them daily as to general conditioning etc. i also top dress with a daily feed-through wormer and a fly control product. they get a flake each, of the hay, in the morning and evening. once a week they get a large box treat from my produce guy. anything he clips, trims or sees fit to send them. the reasons for the above diet are; with the pelleted feed, i make sure they get their daily requirement of minerals and vits. the pelleted feed cuts down on the manure output. the hay satisfies their chewing urges, gives them something do, is good for their teeth and gut flora, adds bulk and keeps things moving. the treats, they love, and it makes me feel good too! the fresh produce varies with the season and adds more vits and minerals. and they relish each morsel. have a great day, denise
