What is the average amount of oats a horse eats a year?

Answer 1

The typical ration of oats for a horse is usually between 2 and 6 pounds of oats a day. If you are feeding more then 3 pounds of oats it is recommended to split the oats into two or more meals throughout the day.

Answer 2

The amount of oats you feed depends on the horses age, level of work, and caloric needs. Oats are high energy, but they can cause problems with horses. You should never feed more than 6 pounds in one day unless a equine veterinarian approves it. Most bags of horse oats will have feeding instructions on them.

Answer 3

There is no average amount of oats a horse eats each year. Some horses eat more than others. Some may not eat any at all. This depends on the size, age and use of the horse as well as the quality of forage offered.

Answer 4

Unless you need your horse to have a lot of energy, or they have a high work load, you do not need to feed oats on a regular basis at all.