feeding

Question 1

Can you tell me two rules of feeding?

Answer 1

should be done according to work, temperament, and condition. you should feed little and often. introduce new foods slowly

Question 2

are there any rules, or good practice, when watering horses?

Answer 2

clean fresh water, know how much your horse is drinking.

Question 3

Could you identify these feeds? (coarse mix, sugar beet, oats, barley, chaff).

Answer 3

1) suitable for light to medium work, easily digestible 2) sugar beet, socked for 24 hours has a lot of fiber, helps with weight gain 3) should be boiled! has a lot of nutrients in bulk, to put on weight. 4) chaff is so they have to chew, to stop them eating too fast.

Question 4

Are all mixes or chaffs the same?

Answer 4

no, it is widely nutrient content, molasses straw is too high in sugar

Question 5

what type of feed do you feed to your horse

Answer 5

alfa a oil and hyform oxide

Question 6

why is it important to feed your horse bulk or forage?

Answer 6

fibre necessary to keep the horse’s digestive system functioning properly

Question 7

Can you name some bulk/forage feeds?

Answer 7

chopped grass/ grass nuts

Question 8

When might it be suitable to feed haylage instead of hay?

Answer 8

when allergic to dust, for more protein take in.