How Do You Feed A Stabled Horse?
Know how to properly feed your horse and she’ll maintain her lustrous coat and confident canter. When caring for your animal – be it an Arabian or a Tennessee walker – nothing is more important than maintaining your horse’s good health through proper nutrition. Determine what type of hay your horse needs. Grass or timothy hay is a good place to start, and most horses do extremely well with only high-quality grass hay for forage. If your horse has trouble holding good body condition, seems to need more energy, is a young, growing animal or is in heavy work, you might want to consider adding a flake or two of alfalfa to your feeding program. Know the approximate weight of your horse. Horses requre 2 lbs. of hay for every 100 lbs. of body weight – more if your horse is extremely active. Feed your horse three times a day rather than just once. Multiple feedings mimic the grazing nature of your horse’s natural digestive state, and frequent feedings can also eliminate boredom for stalled ani
