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Feeding Horses

Last modified: 2001/01/12 17:25:45
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FEEDING

Factors in feeding:

  • Weight, If you don't know the weight of your horse, here are some formulas.
  • Height
  • Age
  • Type of work
  • Temprament
  • Condition
  • Energi level
  • Feeding problems
  • Gain or loose weight

Amount of feed in % of bodyweight

  • 2.00-2.25 % Light work, god doer
  • 2.25-2.50 % Medium work, average doer
  • 2.50-3.00 % Hard work, bad doer

Concentrate in % of feed

  • 20-30 % Light work
  • 30-40 % Medium work
  • 40-50 % Hard work

I am still working on this applet, any comment's are welcome !
Please note that these values are only recommandations and not exact values. Contact your vet. if you have any problems.