SWEET FEED OR PELLETS?

It seems to be a big debate when it comes to what is best for the horse in terms of nutrition.  I personally prefer a pelleted feed in the hot summer month's and when it is cold, I have to admit even though sweet feed is not my favorite, I tend to use more of it when it is cold.
Using a pelleted feed has a big advantage in the summer providing it is of good quality and not doused with molasses for taste.  We are talking fly management.  Flies are unbearable in the summer if you are using a sweet feed and or cheap molasses laced pellet.  Imagine yourself eating with hundreds of flies swarming your face and dish as you try to enjoy your meal.  Now in the winter, the use of sweet feed works for me because I believe it gives a little more energy, therefore, helping maintain internal heat for warmth.  Nutritional value is of importance for your horse because if feed well, everything falls into place and works well and you have less of a chance to be faced with illness if you have a properly  nourished animal.  There are some very important factors when selecting the best quality and this is where some knowledge of the gastrointestinal tract will be very helpful to you and understanding what you need to provide for best nutrition.  I offer a clinical series that goes in depth in regards to the most important factors but just to give you a hint,...amino acids are very important and there are two categories:  essential and non-essential amino acids.  The non-essential amino acids are produced directly in the horse's gut, they are not in need of supplementation, but...the essential amino acids are the one's that you need to be certain of that are  of the ingredients in the food that you buy.  Want to know what they are?  Join my blog and we can talk more on the subject.  Till then ...my horse related friends