Feeding Flashcards
1
Q
10 Rules of Feeding
A
Keep Clean, Fresh Water Available
Feed Little And Often
Feed According To: Work, Temperament, Condition
Keep the feeding Hours The Same Each Day
Do Not Work Hard Immediately After Feeding
Feed Adequate Roughage (Hay or Grass)
Introduce Changes Of Food Slowly
Feed Clean, Good Quality Forage
Feed Something Succulent Everyday (Apples, Carrots Etc.)
Keep Feed And Water Buckets Clean
2
Q
What Size is a Horse’s Stomach?
A
Size of a rugby ball.
It is so small it can only hold approximately 2 gallons (9 litres). The stomach makes up just 10% of the digestive system which is why we feed little and often.
