Rules of Feeding Revision

Question	Answer
Why should horses be fed little and often?	Because they are trickle feeders
Buckets and utensils should be kept clean to prevent the growth of ______________ & _____________	Bacteria/mould
How much time should you allow after giving a bucket feed, before work.	Allow 1 hours
What do we feed horses according to?	weight, age, breed, workload, temperment, reproductive status.
Why do we make changes gradually?	Dont upset the system
A scoop will hold how ________kg of Nuts? This helps to provide a ___________ diet?	1.7kg of nuts per scoops Helps to provide a balanced diet
Why should horses have access to fresh water at all times?	To maintain their health, hygiene and hydration.
Why do we keep feedstuffs in vermin proof containers?	To avoid contamination with urine
Why do we feed horses plenty of forage?	It is a natural food source
What should be fed by volume not weight?	Haylage
Give two examples of routine care.	Vaccinations Worming Back doctor Dentist Farrier Saddle fitter Vet
Why do we keep work ahead of food?	To avoid excitability and prevent the horse from becoming overweight
Feed every horse as an individual according to what factors?	Age, breed, workload, weight, temperment and reproductive status
Why do we feed good quality feed?	Horse will want to eat, prevents colic, good nutritional value.
Why is it important to keep to a routine	Helps to keep the horse happy, not stressed

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	Created by Jannette Bloom about 5 years ago