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Horses that are frequently excercised need more what?
Horses in heavy work require more nutrition and calories than a horse who spends his days at rest.
How much do big horses eat?
Horses (all horses) need 1.5%-3% of their body weight in forage per day as a base for their diets.
Horses that are frequenlty excercised need what?
high fibre foods and some fats like sunflower oil to keep joints supple and sometimes a nice warm bran mash after really hard work outs
Horses that are fequently excercised need what?
Horses that are exercised frequently need special care. They need to have cooldowns after each ride to prevent cramping and other problems. They also need to be rinsed with cold water after riding in the heat. They need plenty of water and high energy grain. You also might need to purchase vitamins to keep up good health. Give them plenty of rest, but let them out into pasture to graze. NEVER EVER ride them out after they have eaten...they could colic.
Why therapeutic diets are important?
Therapeutic diets are often based on normal diets because both therapeutic and normal diets both supply the person all the necessary vitamins and minerals and trace elements, protein, carbohydrate, sugars, and other things our bodies need to be healthy. Moderation and balance need to be considered.
Is it natural for horses to eat their own poo?
Sometimes horses will eat their own feces. Foals (babies) do this to populate their digestive systems with helpful bacteria they need to survive. Older horses usually do this because they are missing a nutrient in their bodies or diets. Sometimes horses eat feces because they are bored, or starving.
Horses which are frequently excercised need what?
That's a pretty general question, but I'll do my best. Horses that are frequently exercised need grain and hay and lots of water. They also need sufficient rest between "exercises." They need a close eye kept on their health to make sure that: 1) hooves are healthy 2) legs are strong - too much exercise and not enough rest can result in swelling or lameness. 3) no saddle sores or girth sores Hope that helps!
How often are baby horses adopted?
not that often cause they need to stay with their mom for 6 months
How often does a horses box need to be cleaned?
== == every day howrse.com answer: Daily
Why do horses need to eat little and often?
because they are naturally developed to be grazing animals.
How much food and water does a horse need?
Horses should always have water in their buckets at all times. As for food, well, that depends on the horse's size, diets, workload, and many other things.
Do older horses need to be vaccinated?
They do. They need to stay on the same vaccination program as younger horses. They also need to be wormed just as often and their teeth need to be checked and 'floated' to make sure the older horse can eat without pain.
