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Did you know that an average 1000# horse produces
approximately 9 tons of manure a year.
That does not include all the soiled bedding either!
HOW TO
CALCULATE YOUR HORSES WEIGHT
HOW TO BODY
CONDITION SCORE YOUR HORSE
HELP YOUR FOAL
GROW WITH PROPER NUTRITION
FEEDING THE WEANLING
HAY QUALITY
HOW MUCH HAY AND
HOW MUCH GRAIN?
10 TIPS FOR
WEIGHT REDUCTION IN THE OVERWEIGHT HORSE
Good Practices
Always provide clean, fresh water.
Horses need to have clean, fresh water at all times, unless the horse is
extremely hot. If the horse is hot allow it only a few swallows of water until
it is cooled down.
Measure feed by weight, not volume.
Oats and corn weigh different amounts even though the same volume fills the
coffee can. Feeding this way changes the energy the horse receives on a daily
basis. If you are feeding a bagged feed the weight could be the same each
feeding with the coffee can, however coffee are not all the same size. Coffee
cans different in size with each brand and flavor.
Feed at the same time every day.
Horses are creatures of habit, feeding them at the same time every day helps
reduce possible digestive upsets. Spacing the meals throughout the day is also
healthier for the horse.
Control the parasites.
Parasites cause many digestive problems in horses. Regular deworming and
proper manure management will help to control the parasite problems. Deworming
will depend on each stable/pasture and the number of horses and size of pen.
Check the teeth regularly.
Horses chew in a circular motion which can lead to the development of sharp
points. Sharp points can cause the horse to go off feed because he may bite his
cheeks when eating which is painful.
Salt
Horses need free choice access to a salt or trace mineral block at all times.
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