tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15095013.post6053187858670060915..comments2023-07-17T05:19:59.478-04:00Comments on Improving Communication Between Horse and Rider: Sticking To Your Feed ScheduleDeannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248012197291099658noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15095013.post-21262347820406357432008-01-23T10:04:00.000-05:002008-01-23T10:04:00.000-05:00That's a good way to keep track of when you need t...That's a good way to keep track of when you need to buy more feed Equine Spirit! <BR/><BR/>Keep the comments coming everyone, it's a great thing when we give each other tips to make our horse lives easier :)<BR/><BR/>DeannaDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248012197291099658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15095013.post-24772280947178450392008-01-22T18:45:00.000-05:002008-01-22T18:45:00.000-05:00Great post! When we grain Diago we use plastic ba...Great post! When we grain Diago we use plastic baggies and premake a week or so worth of grain at a time (depending on how much he's getting during each feeding and what fits in the tote). It's soooo nice and convenient to just grab a bag out of the tote on our way out the door and head to the barn with it. :D And when we get to the end of the bag while making our premade baggies we know exactly how many days we have left before we're out so we can get another bag or two before we ARE out! ;)EquineSpirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041573346910499278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15095013.post-24013075196732880202008-01-22T13:58:00.000-05:002008-01-22T13:58:00.000-05:00Hi Kristine,You're welcome. I'm so glad to help. ...Hi Kristine,<BR/><BR/>You're welcome. I'm so glad to help. If you ever have any questions, feel free to drop me an e-mail and I would be glad to offer any suggestions. Thanks for reading!<BR/><BR/>DeannaDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248012197291099658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15095013.post-13414383566785181182008-01-22T13:56:00.000-05:002008-01-22T13:56:00.000-05:00Hi Matt,Since your horses have the free choice hay...Hi Matt,<BR/><BR/>Since your horses have the free choice hay it shouldn't be a big deal that their grain times vary. By having the free choice hay, it is a lot more like the horses natural diet.<BR/><BR/>It sounds like you have a good system in place for the grain. It is so helpful when you are prepared isn't it?<BR/><BR/>For those of you out there unfamiliar with RAO, it is a respiratory disease that plagues some horses. RAO stands for Respiratory Airway Obstruction. That is a good tip to pre-soak the hay so you can have peace of mind when you aren't doing the feeding.<BR/><BR/>I actually use the first scale pictured in the post to weigh my hay. I got it for free from a Mini Market/Deli that went out of business. They probably have them on eBay for a decent price. <BR/><BR/>I just lay the flakes on top of it and weigh. The base isn't quite as large as a flake, but it's close enough that you can quickly and easily place a few flakes on top of the scale without them falling off. Just make sure you have a secure place for the scale. I at first didn't have a permanent place for it and it got knocked over. It's pretty rugged though because it didn't break.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great comment and tips!<BR/><BR/>DeannaDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248012197291099658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15095013.post-61231206827140742142008-01-22T10:43:00.000-05:002008-01-22T10:43:00.000-05:00Thanks for all this information! I'm a horse newbi...Thanks for all this information! I'm a horse newbie - just trying to learn as much as I can - so this information is totally valuable. Thanks again!Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05966905964430900924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15095013.post-52352717646805961762008-01-22T09:50:00.000-05:002008-01-22T09:50:00.000-05:00I have to admit our feed schedule can vary by up t...I have to admit our feed schedule can vary by up to 2 hours morning and evening. However, our horses always have free choice hay, except when they eat it all in their stall if they are in for bad weather.<BR/><BR/>We now prepare the next feeding in advance every time we feed, at least with grain. That way if we have problems we can call someone in and tell them to dump it in their buckets. We use plastic tupperware-like containers with their names clearly written on both sides of the container and sit them away from the stalls on a shelf/stand.<BR/><BR/>Btw another thing to mention if you have to soak hay for RAO horses (we have a mare with the condition) then it is best to presoak it in advance of having someone feed for you.<BR/><BR/>Great bit of information here. By the way, have you found a quick way to weigh hay? I have a hanging scale with a hook on the bottom but it is a pain to use.Matt Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337851168801189352noreply@blogger.com