When do horses eat?

Answer 1

A horses feeding habits can be affected by the amount of food in front of it, but they generally are 'slow feeders'. Horses like to graze for up to 16 hours a day on forage based food, such as grass, hay or similar. However in captivity their feeding habits are typically altered due to human intervention. In stable or domestic situations most horses are feed two to four times a day with hay and/or grain/pelleted feed products. When fed like this horses will typically eat their food as fast as possible, which can lead to many health and behavioural problems.

Answer 2

Horses typically eat multiple times throughout the day, with the exact feeding schedule varying based on factors like their age, activity level, and health. In general, horses require access to forage such as grass or hay throughout the day, along with concentrated feed provided in smaller meals. It is important to establish a consistent feeding routine to maintain their health and wellbeing.

Answer 3

Horses eating the way nature intended, will graze 18-20 hours a day.

Answer 4

They eat grass out on the field, hay in the stable. You might need to give them oats daily. Depending on their breed.

Or Horses Can Eat Apples Or Carrots Or Polos For A Treat

Answer 5

The natural eating habits of horses is to graze most of a twenty-four hour day.