Feed Intake Examples in Horses by Breed and Discipline

Feed Intake in Various Types of Horses

by Robert N. Oglesby, DVM

Introduction

This topic gives examples of feed intake of various breeds, ages, and sizes of horses, including pregnant mares, under different conditions. Included is a 2020 research article on the effects of various equine disciplines on the energy needs of the horse. For a complete discussion of feeding horses see: Overview of Feeding Horses.
                       
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