I just posted this question like 10 seconds ago.....one of our horses is having trouble gaining weight...?

Question

*he has been dewormed

One of our horses seems to be having a hard time putting on weight. He's an 11yr old gelding, around 16 hands. We've had him for like 3 years and he's always been a good weight, but he lost some of it and then gained a little of it back. He had gotten pretty skinny looking. His ribs were showing bad and his hind quarters were not as full as they should've been. He's lookin a little better now but still under weight. He eats lots of hay and everything. Why isn't he gaining more weight? We have 2 other horses, one 15yro and a 7yro. And a pony and there all fine. They look good and are all at good weights. Do you have any ideas as to what could be causing this?

Answer 1

Once again...what are you feeding him? Corn and oats? Just corn? Is he getting timothy or alfalfa? How many times a day? And instead of reposting you can just add details to the question by hitting the edit button then add details.



Edit:

Alfalfa hey is the best (so, you're good there), the equivalent of 4 lbs in morning and evening then throw about a pound in the afternoon.

Add crushed corn to the oats mixture (crushed means more time to absorb nutrients and less time trying to break it down) and feed 2 scoops in the morning and evening.

Keep up with the molasses, but make sure not to feed too much it can cause insulin problems. This may sound like a lot, but as long as you work him on a regular basis it'll be fine.

Feel free to read the following article also: http://www.chronofhorse.com/feeding-a-hard-keeper

Answer 2

Try sand clearing him. And graining him. Or possible calling out the vet.

Answer 3

feed him beet pulp and grain and deworm him that might help if he continues to lose weight call a vet

Answer 4

It's called add details.

Answer 5

when was the last time he was wormed? he might have worms? :\