Having your horses at home allows you the flexibility to feed each individually. However, in a boarding situation, much of that flexibility is lost. Chances are that the cost of boarding taxes your budget, and even if you buy your own different feed, there are no guarantees that the barn manager will reduce your bill. Hope Farm in Jeffersonton, Va., look to find the highest quality feed at the most reasonable price. I do understand, however, that all horses are individuals and may have additional needs, so I will feed supplements provided by the owner.
People tend to buy the cheapest feed, but then add a lot of supplements.
Like Ainsworth, she will feed supplements if the owner provides them, but won't allow any boarding discounts if the owner provides the feed. Feeding a supplement to correct the situation is usually the better option. Most barn managers will acknowledge the difference in horses and accommodate their customers. For horses who are too thin, look at possible reasons such as deworming schedules, pasture time and amount of grain and hay fed. Rice bran works well to solve underweight problems.