Quick Answer: A horse’s diet must be built on forage first, requiring 1.5–2% of their body weight in hay or pasture daily. Supplement this with 24/7 access to clean water (5–15+ gallons) and a consistent feeding schedule. Pro Tip: Always feed hay before grain. This buffers the stomach and is a key step in preventing …
For years I assumed feeding horses was straightforward — hay, grain, water, and the occasional treat. Then I started managing racehorses alongside broodmares, easy keepers, and hard keepers, and realized something important: two horses standing side by side can need completely different diets. What horses eat depends on age, workload, health status, and access to …
Should I feed my horse once or twice a day? I often get asked this question, and it’s not easily answered. There are basic horse feeding principles, but you have to be flexible because some horses’ dietary needs are different than others. Feeding a horse grain once a day is fine, but horses need a …
Have you ever observed your horse’s grazing habits and wondered, “Does my horse really need to eat all the time?” It’s a common question among horse owners, often stemming from the observation of natural grazing patterns in the wild. Yet, as we delve into the world of horse diets, we realize that there’s more than …