Providing Top Horse Nutrition with Quality Horse Feeds
Our horse feeds feature different flavors, blends and forms to accommodate your horse's different needs. Available as pellets, textured feeds, pelleted feeds, chopped forages and packed with healthy ingredients to ensure horse nutrition is provided. Shop now.
What are the different types of horse feed
Horse feed is broadly categorized into forage and concentrates, with forage (hay or pasture) serving as the foundation of every diet. On the other hand, concentrates include textured feeds, which are mixtures of grains and molasses; pelleted feeds, where ingredients are ground and compressed to prevent sorting; and extruded feeds, which are pressure-cooked for maximum digestibility. Specialized options also exist, such as ration balancers for horses needing only vitamins and minerals without extra calories, and complete feeds, which include enough fiber to replace hay entirely, often used for senior horses with poor teeth.
How to choose the right feed for my horse
To choose the correct feed, you must evaluate your horse's life stage, activity level, and body condition score (BCS). Growing foals, pregnant mares, and hard-working performance horses require energy-dense feeds with higher protein (12-16%), while idle adult horses often thrive on high-quality forage alone or a low-calorie ration balancer. It is recommended to start with a forage analysis to identify nutritional gaps in your hay before selecting a commercial concentrate to "balance" the diet.
How much horse feed should I give?
Horses should typically consume 1.5% to 2.5% of their body weight in total feed per day. Commercial concentrates should be fed strictly according to the manufacturer’s label based on the horse’s weight and workload; if you must feed significantly less than the recommended amount to prevent weight gain, you should switch to a more nutrient-dense ration balancer.
What are the ingredients in horse feed?
Standard commercial feeds are formulated using a mix of energy sources, fibers, and proteins. These typically include grains like oats, barley, and corn; Fiber or its By-products like Beet pulp, soybean hulls, and wheat middlings; Proteins & Fats like Soybean meal; and additives Mostly including a "premix" of vitamins A, D, E and minerals.
How to store horse feed?
To prevent spoilage, mold, and pest infestations, horse feed must be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Using airtight metal or heavy-duty plastic bins is essential to keep out rodents and insects, which can carry diseases like botulism.
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Can I purchase Horse Feed online?
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