What is the best feed my horses?

Question

plz tell

Answer 1

good quality hay...........

Answer 2

If you have a higher strung horse. I suggest Coastal Bermuda hay. If your horse is low in energy use 1 flake of Alfalfa along with the coastal. Or use a high protein grain. Protein gives the horse energy. During the summer cut back on hay since the pastures are hopefully green. if the pastures dont have a lot of grass throw your horses hay while in the pasture. During the winter give them at least 7 lbs. of hay per day. If your horse is on the chubby side use a feed that is low in fat. (Nutrena Lite Balance)
If you have a thoroughbred I suggest a feed that is high in fat since they are hard to keep the weight on.(XTN)..i think thats a nutrena product.(it already has corn oil in it to add fat)

If your horse is older their digestive system doesn't utilize feed as well as younger horses. Also for an older horse i suggest a protein percentage of about 12% it would also help to add corn oil for extra fat and energy.( Nutrena makes a special senior feed that is AMAZING)

For a younger horse: They need special nutrients for growing. They are also more vulnerable to diseases. Young horses need 10%-12% protein.( Nutrena also has a feed called YOUNG)

also all horses need salt so make sure they are getting that.

Answer 3

I like to feed grass hay free choice. This means whenever they want to eat it its available. Then I feed 16% protein dairy (I choose an all natural brand that I make certain has no urea to boost protein) for growing horses and 14% protein dairy for active adults and 12% protein dairy for less active horses that do not need the extra muscle mass the added protein will give them.

I also feed free choice trace mineral blocks and allow a lot of pasturing.

My two year old stud is over 15.2 hands and won the reserve world champion model 2 year old studs and gelding division at the Missouri fox trotter celebration in Ava Missouri the week before last so I can attest that this feeding program works. He is huge for a fox trotter and already has out grown his dam and sire by a hand!

Answer 4

The best feed for an underweight horse is good quality hay. Give underweight horses free choice hay unless there is some medical reason,

So, sweetfeed is most likely contributing to your horses spirit level. The best way to feed a "hot" bred horse is a low protien, high fat, and high fiber

varies of horse feeding,example

Pasture

The most natural food for horses is good quality pasture. Most mature pleasure horses doing light work will do well on pasture alone if they have sufficient grazing. However, horses are selective grazers and need a large area to meet their nutritional needs. Just because a field is green does not mean it contains sufficient grazing for a horse, and depending on where you live, for a large part of the year pasture is not available.

You can optimize the amount of grazing available by dividing your pasture into sections and rotating your horses through the different paddocks. That way, you give the grass a chance to grow back and can pick up the manure.

Hay

Hay is the basic food of domestic horses. Only feed good quality hay to horses. Inspect hay carefully before buying it, asking the seller to open a bale. Make sure the bales are green and dust and mold free. Stick your hand down into the centre of a bale to make sure it's not warm. Feeding moldy hay can cause colic and dusty hay can cause respiratory problems. (To avoid dust, it's a good idea to pull the flakes apart and shake them out well before feeding. As a precaution, you can also soak hay before feeding.)

The type of hay available varies according to the area you live in. Three basic types in Alberta are grass hay, alfalfa hay and grass/alfalfa mix. Common grasses are timothy and brome. Alfalfa has a higher protein content than grass. Many horse people consider a grass/alfalfa mix the best for horses, and timothy/brome/alfalfa is a common combination.

Alfalfa is also available in cubes and pellets. However, horses need chew time to be content, so except for veterinary reasons, most people feed some hay. Some horses have a tendency to choke on cubes. To be safe, you can soften cubes with water before feeding.

Do not feed your horse grass clippings as they can cause founder.

Concentrates

Hay alone cannot provide enough nutrition for hard-working horses, pregnant and nursing mares, or growing youngsters. They need concentrates to supplement the hay. However, hay should still provide the bulk of the diet. Feeding too much grain can cause problems.

Concentrates include grains (whole, rolled or cracked), sweet feed (grain mixed with molasses), and manufactured feeds (pellets, cubes, or extruded). You can buy bags of feed specially formulated for every stage of a horse's life from creep feed for foals to feed for senior equines.

Beet pulp provides additional bulk. Beet pellets must be soaked before feeding to allow them to expand. If you use hot water, they expand in about an hour, but with cold water, allow overnight soaking. Only prepare enough for one day's feeding at a time.

Answer 5

Mule trainer is right!. But If you need to feed grain also, then use M.F.A. Easy Keeper, Or Nutrena. Stay away from discount feeds, that spells trouble. I use Easykeeper made by MFA. Tried Stratagy by purinia once because it was buy one get one free. My horses lost there shine in about a month. Remember, you get what you pay for! Same goes for shoers, tack, fly spray, trainers e.t.c. Good luck!

Answer 6

The best feed for horses is hay. Dry grass.
In addition you may use a type of grain that in scandinavia is called "havre".

I am so old that i have driven horses for wagons and agricultural machines. They were given dry grass and "havre" in hard work.
Spesial the grain gave the horses much energy.

Answer 7

Good quality hay or haylage. Haylage is good if they have a dust allergy but can be too rich for good doers and/or laminitics. In addition it is good to feed a general supplement mixed in with chaff to ensure they have the right vitamins/minerals. If the horse is in work and or losing weight, you can feed a mix. There are all sorts from pasture mix or hacking mix (for horses in light work) through to competition mix for horses in hard work.

Answer 8

Hard food - Red Mills Cool "n" Cooked Horse & Pony Mix

Answer 9

it depends on the use of the horse. are you riding for pleasure ( like trail riding) or do you show your horses. my horse was a trail blazin appy and i fed her with buckeye pleasure feed. but for show i would suggest something with the kind of nurients needed for a glossy coat, healthy hoofs. i dont have any suggestions in that area bc i never showd horses.

Answer 10

It really does depends on the type of work you are doing. I recommend Alfa A-Oil along with a Baileys Mix or Cubes. Mine look fantastic on it.

Answer 11

It all depends on the horses age, activity level, turn out time, etc.