| Any horse owner may have observed that the normal | | | | your pet can freely roam around a grass land where it |
| diet of grass, hay, and water does not seem enough | | | | can graze, the meal for three times a day may not at |
| to perform to optimum level. | | | | all be necessary. As long as there is available grass, it |
| Due to their very fast metabolism they burn up a lot | | | | will eat at will. Just make sure that if you stock hay in |
| energy and often require a horse supplement to | | | | the field, it has to be clean. |
| develop sturdy muscles and better stamina. These | | | | Horses also need much space so they can run and |
| supplements are not only foods and vitamins but also | | | | exercise. It is not wise to keep it in a stall for prolonged |
| vaccinations that will help fight off bacteria and other | | | | periods because it may later develop difficult behavior. |
| viruses that can cause diseases. | | | | They need mental stimulation and this can be achieved |
| The grass and hay should be dry and clean and free | | | | if your animal is free to roam and satisfy its curiosity. |
| of molds, eating decaying grass will lead to serious | | | | They also need companionship and this is the reason |
| problems and diseases. They should also be | | | | why they should have access to other equestrians. |
| consuming fresh and clean water. Ideally, they should | | | | There are many horse supplement materials out in the |
| be fed three times a day just like human beings. | | | | market. Many of these are available in pellet forms. |
| The amount of food that should be consumed each | | | | Some feeds that are commercially prepared are |
| day should be equivalent or more than 4% of the | | | | supplements themselves. There are also supplements |
| horse's total weight, however, this is only a rough | | | | that are water soluble in the form of tablets. Keep in |
| estimate. Only qualified equine veterinarians can | | | | mind that you should not just but these supplements at |
| determine how much food a horse should take based | | | | will. Horses have different needs and what may be |
| on its health, age, and current weight. Also, the function | | | | effective for one type may not show the same |
| intended for the horse will also determine how much | | | | results for another type. |
| food and horse supplement it should take. | | | | Always ask a qualified equine veterinarian before |
| For instance, if your equine is used for racing, there is a | | | | feeding any supplement to your horse to ensure you |
| different diet intended for it to balance things out but if | | | | do not do damage to its digestive system. |