This is almost impossible to answer because there are not enough details. There are many factors that go into a feeding program. What is the breed of the horse? How big is he? A 14.2 horse will probably not eat as much as a 17 hand horse. What is his activity level. Is he in a big pasture with plenty of grass? On average a 15.2 hand horse will eat 3-4 flakes of good quality oat hay, alfalfa maybe a little less, grass hay a little more.
Yes, that and other factors such as the work the horse does, is the horse young or old, is it pregnant or lactating.
Yes, senior feed can be appropriate for an 8-year-old horse, especially if it is showing signs of aging or struggling to maintain weight. However, it's important to consult with a veterinarian or equine nutritionist to determine the best diet for your horse's individual needs.
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The least it can get is probably around a thousand for a fine trained horse, about five hundred for feed AND stabling each month. Though the vet and farrier fees can range, if you have a healthy horse.
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The size of a three year old horse will depend on several things like; Breed, bloodlines/ genetics, nutrition, environment.For example a three year old Thoroughbred is going to be taller than a three year old Mustang, this is because of genetics and better feed.
Talk to an expert, maybe a riding coach, a fellow owner or a veteranarian
If a horse is said to be rising 3, that means that the horse is a 2 year old but is nearly 3. In this same way, a rising 4 year old is a 3 year old that is nearly 4 and so on.
1899 5 year old mare Imp then in 1904 3 year old filly Beldame
Depends on the horse , and how tall the dam and sire were.
It must be a three year old.
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