Tuesday, January 15, 2019

How Much Hay To Feed Horses: Where To Begin

KER.com - Full Article

September 13, 2018
By Kentucky Equine Research Staff

Horses thrive on diets rife with forages, whether it is a medley of pasture grasses, baled hay, or another forage product, such as hay cubes, hay pellets, or haylage. They are capable of processing huge quantities of forage to meet their nutritional demands, but where does a horse owner start in determining how much forage to feed?

An estimate can be made based on the horse’s age, body weight, and physiologic state. Here’s a quick reference table to illustrate expected forage consumption by horses...

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