under weight horse

Question
Hi! I have a thorobred gelding that was given to me.  He was a little under weight when I got him, but not bad. Now he's gotten worse mainly because my other horses we're eating his feed.  I've since then moved him to the paddock behide my house so I can keep an eye on him because he also calics.  He's only 3.5 yrs.old.,  He was an ex-race horse that didn't rate on the trac.  I've tryed everything I can think of but it seems like he's still losing weight.  He's been wormed.  I give him flax seed w/every feeding he's getting feed 3x per day.  He also gets vit. "c", "e"/ selinium, "hard keeper/weight gain", I try to keep him in plenty of hay. but just don't see any improvement in him.  Can you help me?  I live in Florida.  Where the sand is abundnt. but he gets sand blasted every week.  He hasn't caliced in a while.  I need Help on the "weight gain".

Answer
Hi!

Thanks for your question, but I'm sorry to say I can't be of a lot of help. Normally I would look into this question for you, but I am away on business currently so I don't have many resources.

Honestly, if you have him on all this stuff and he's still not gaining weight, and you see it being a big problem, I would talk to your vet. There might be something wrong with him. Then again, there might not be. But it's always a good idea to check just in case.

I would also check with a diet and nutrition expert. I belive there is one on all experts. Or even another expert are all qualified to help you.

Other than that I'm sorry to say I can't be of a lot of help. If I find anything out I will be sure to tell you.

I do apologize.

* Meg