In selecting a high-fat/low-starch diet, you might consider a grain mixture that includes rice bran and flaxseed. A number of calories can be replaced using those feedstuffs while keeping carbs low at the same time. Most low-starch feeds contain little or no corn, molasses, or alfalfa meal. Many feed manufacturers make a grain mixture that is high in fiber and low in starch. Select one that fits your price range. Make sure your horse has access to hay. It is important that he have long-stem fiber. The integrity of his digestive tract depends on it.
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I'm looking for a solution which is high in fat but low in starch. The horse is kept in a dirt lot with no grass and is outside a lot. What do you suggest?
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