Weight Gain

horseshoes · 03-11-08, 11:53 AM

One of my friends recently took in a malnourished horse from an elderly neighbor who just couldn't take care of her anymore. Right now the horse is just grass fed, but is there a little something extra the horse should have to boost her weight?

mimi31 · 03-12-08, 06:24 AM

In the past, I've tried a supplement called Weight Builder that seems to work really well. It will add weight but doesn't give them any more energy and it's safe for horses. The horse I gave it to loved it.
You can purchase it at www.smartpakequine.com but you may want to check with your vet first.

alexis · 03-12-08, 02:10 PM

I wonder if there are there other things you could add into the horses diet too, a certain vitamin or two maybe that will help.

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03-12-08, 06:24 AM	Weight Gain Post #2 (permalink)
mimi31 Member Join Date: 02-01-08 Location: NY Posts: 50	In the past, I've tried a supplement called Weight Builder that seems to work really well. It will add weight but doesn't give them any more energy and it's safe for horses. The horse I gave it to loved it. You can purchase it at www.smartpakequine.com but you may want to check with your vet first.

03-12-08, 02:10 PM	Weight Gain Post #3 (permalink)
alexis Member Join Date: 08-10-07 Posts: 329 Images: 2	I wonder if there are there other things you could add into the horses diet too, a certain vitamin or two maybe that will help.

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