How to take into account the temperament and condition of horses when feeding

The temperament and condition of the horse is very important to consider when making up a diet for it. After all, the reaction to feed is determined by the individual needs of the horse. How to take into account the temperament and condition of horses when feeding?

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For example, if a horse is very excitable, he may not eat well, and you have to go to all sorts of tricks to get him to eat more feed. These horses are often underweight. Conversely, a heavily balanced horse may eat too much and become overweight.

The approximate amount of feed, taking into account the weight of the horse, is presented in the table:

To determine the exact amount of feed a horse needs, you need to know its weight. It is also important to accurately dose anthelmintics and medications.

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The weight of a horse can be measured in many ways. The easiest is to measure on the scales, but they are not always available. Another way is to use a measuring tape and calculate the approximate weight of the horse, knowing the height at the withers and chest girth.

In the table below you will find the approximate weight of horses of various breeds: