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Can a Belgian horse be fed nothing but oats in the winter and have no problems?
No. Oats like ALL grains are mineral and vitamin deficient. Horses simply can't get the overall nutrition that they need from any grain UNLESS they are fortified. Oats, corn, barley, etc., etc. are all are deficient.I assume you know the horse needs some sort of roughage, like Hay, good pasture, beet pulp.
How long can I let my horse graze on the oats I grew in my garden?
That all depends on what stage of growth the oats are in.
What is the average amount of oats a horse eats a year?
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.
What do oats for horses look like?
Horse oats look like lots of different nuts all mixed together. hope this is helpful..to find a picture type in HORSE OATS into google images. x
What all can you put in a horse treat?
Quaker Oats, molasses, chopped carrots, apples, brown sugar are just a few of the things you can put in horse treats.
How do you stop a horse from being head shy?
What i have done in past expirences with head shy horses is, i take oats and let them eat until the follow you. eventually move closer to their head with one hand and keep them occupied with the oats. soon enough and with patience your horse will accept your gentle hand and you wont have to many problems. but remember all of this does not happen in one day. you have to take time and be patient.
Can horses eat oats and sugar cubes?
I am sure that most horses have the ability to. But i would not suggest it. Horses digest carbohydrates differently than people do. And as much sugars and other heavy carbohydrates that are in instant oatmeal could cause the horse digestive problems and least of all discomfort.
How often can you give oats to horses that graze in a pasture all summer?
It varies greatly from horse to horse, depending mainly on exercise level and breed/type. If your horse has acess to good grass 24/7, he should probably only need a couple handfuls of oats/grain; but watch his weight careful and adjust accordingly.
Is horse riding a winter or a summer sport?
Horse riding is an all year sport.
What should a horse live?
a horse can live in a field but in the winter it should have a rug on to keep it warm and dry or you could put it in a stable for just the winter or all year round.
Where does the grain for horse grow?
Grains for horses corn, wheat, oats, barley, sorgum etc grow all over this country (and world) with corn and oats being the most common in the mid-west 'corn belt'
Are black oats ok for horses to eat?
they should be separated from the stalk, but otherwise yes
