Horses are natural grazers, and therefore receive the bulk of their nutritional needs through forage. However, horse ownership means a degree of confinement behind fencing, so horses are fed hay. With the vast selection of hay on the market ...
Alfalfa is a popular choice for supplemental feeding, due to its high fiber and high crude protein content. However, it provides up to 120% more energy than oat hay ...
Depending on your horse’s individual needs and supplemental feeding program, you may have several options to choose from. Nutritionists recommend horses consume approximately 1.5%-2% of their body weight in forage per day.