Feeds and Feeding -

All horses need food to develop, to replace body wastes, and to stay in good condition. It also gives them energy for work. Grass is their natural food, but it has to be replaced and supplemented for horses that are stabled, or wintering out.

There is a wider variety of horse feeds available than ever before, with scientifically prepared mixtures and compounds, and specially treated grain. These can provide a healthy diet, and make feeding easier for horse owners, but the simplest solution is not always the best one for a particular horse. Most of them are fussy feeders.

The questions of what to feed, how much, and when, are best answered by the horse himself.

We have put this section together to help give you a guide to the important aspects of feeding your Horse or Pony....