How do you know what to feed your horse?

How do you know how much to feed your horse?

• Answer:

  You should consult your veterinarian, or ask your local dealer. Or you can find out by yourself. The weight could be calculated with a simple formula, where you measure the horse and enter the data into the formula. Then you should just follow instructions given on the package, or find info on your horses needs on the web. Just remember the Golden Rules of feeding! 1. Feed little and often 2. Feed plenty of fiber. 3. Avoid making sudden changes to diet 4. Keep all utensils clean 5. Always provide a clean, fresh water supply 6. Allow time before or after feeding, before you work 7. Feed each horse as an individual. (Feed according to Weight, Temperament, Height, Work load, Build, Age, Time of year and Rider) 8. Choose good quality feed and forage 9. Feed something succulent each day. (Apple, Carrot ECT) 10. Feed at regular intervals Feed little and often Introduce changes to the diet gradually Access to clean drinking water at all time unless the horse has just done hard fast work Wait at least an hour after feeding before and after exercise Always feed a balanced diet Feed according to the horses individual requirments Always feed by weight and not volume of feed Feed an appropiate ratio of forage to concentrate Always feed the best quality feed you can afford Where possible provide the horse with forage ad-lib Always ensure that feeding utensils are clean Try and include succulents in the horses diet Stick to a routine when feeding Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_golden_rules_of_feeding_a_horse#ixzz2DG1uj5Ue Feed little and often Introduce changes to the diet gradually Access to clean drinking water at all time unless the horse has just done hard fast work Wait at least an hour after feeding before and after exercise Always feed a balanced diet Feed according to the horses individual requirments Always feed by weight and not volume of feed Feed an appropiate ratio of forage to concentrate Always feed the best quality feed you can afford Where possible provide the horse with forage ad-lib Always ensure that feeding utensils are clean Try and include succulents in the horses diet Stick to a routine when feeding Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_golden_rules_of_feeding_a_horse#ixzz2DG1uj5Ue