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It depens of your horses age, health condition and what you are doing with it. There are many different types of grain , for competition horses, to pleasure horses. I know alot of people feed oats, wich is for energy, high fat high fiber , sweet feed, senior for older horses...ect It all depens on your horse.

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Do you need to feed a horse grain in the summer if you have grass?

It really depends. If you give a horse grain in the winter then yes you should in the summer but just less then you do in winter.


What is A mixture of seeds horses eat?

A mixture of seeds that horses eat is commonly known as grain feed or horse feed. These mixes may include oats, barley, corn, and other grains to provide essential nutrients and energy for horses. It is important to provide the right balance of grains to meet the specific dietary needs of each horse.


How many pounds of grain does a horse needs daily?

Depends on the weight of the horse, the age of the horse, how hard the horse is working, the type of grain, and how well they keep their weight on just hay. The nutritional value of the hay your horse is being fed can also affect how much grain your horse needs. If you are trying to put weight on, the horse generally needs more grain. If you're trying to reduce the weight of your horse, they generally need less or none at all. If a horse is not being worked at all, they do not need grain unless they cannot keep weight on with out it.


How many pounds of Horse feed is 8 quarts of Horse feed?

It depends on the type of horse feed. However, a general rule of thumb is that 1 quart of horse feed weighs approximately 1.25 pounds. So, 8 quarts of horse feed would weigh around 10 pounds.


How do you put weight on a horse when he won't eat anything other than his grain without supplements?

Consult with a veterinarian to rule out any medical issues causing the horse's lack of appetite. If the horse is healthy, gradually introduce new highly digestible feeds like alfalfa hay or oil-based supplements to his diet. Monitor the horse's progress closely and adjust the feeding regimen as needed.

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How much does a gallon of horse feed weigh?

you should probably be feeding your horse grain instead of liquids


What horse feed grain has the most protein?

a horse


What is the safest grain to feed your horse to lose weight?

Well grain will put weight on, not help him lose it. If the horse is overweight then you should slowly cut back on the grain and feed more grass hay instead. If the horse is in moderate to heavy work and needs the grain then choose a manufactured pellet type feed designed for overweight horses.


How many times a day should you feed your horse grain?

two


What to do if horse eats too much grain at once?

Watch the horse closely, provide plenty of water and call your veterinarian. Too much grain or concentrated feed (pellets etc) at one time can cause a horse to founder or colic. Call the veterinarian with the amount eaten and when and they will either give you instructions or come out to treat the horse.


Do you need to feed a horse grain in the summer if you have grass?

It really depends. If you give a horse grain in the winter then yes you should in the summer but just less then you do in winter.


How often do you feed your horse grain throughout the year and how much would be an efficient amount to give the horse so it won't make it sickor give it some type of disease?

ok for starters you feed them grain every day or twice a day and they don`t get a disease they can get a colic or founder but you need to talk to vet or trainer if you have a horse.


1 - Which feed or grain provides a horse with the highest amount of energy?

corn corn


What feed or grain provieds a horse with the highest amount of energy?

oats that's my guess


Where do you go to refill a horse's grain bags?

This would depend on what you are feeding the horse. You could either refill it from your feed shed if you have a supply, if not you will have to go to a feed store and buy more.


How often should you feed a horse that is at grass?

My horses are pastured and I don't feed them any grain if they are not active. However, the horses they I use for eight hour days I do feed a considerable amount of grain and hay as well as grass.


On howrse how do you find out how much food your horse has eaten?

When you click the link to feed him, a box will appear in which you choose the amount of forage and grain to give him. It also suggests how much you should give of each. Pay attention to this box, and try to feed at the end of your horse's day so that you know exactly how much he needs.