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Monday, September 30, 2019

Ask The Vet: Equine Nutrition

Answered by, Lydia Gray, DVM, MA, SmartPak Equine
Courtesy of AAEP
Question: What is the right amount of hay to feed an adult horse per day? I have two Thoroughbreds that weight 1,000 and 1,200 lbs. Both are in their mid-teens in age. I typically put out a 40 lb bale of timothy/alfalfa in the morning and the same at night. Is that about right or is it too much? Please note that I do live in a colder climate, so my veterinarian had recommended free-choice hay in the winter to ensure they stay warm.  

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