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To ensure you are feeding your horse the correct quantity of feed and forage refer to the guidelines below. This is only a guide as each horse is an individual. If you are having problems with your horse's condition or other nutrition related problems, use our feeding advise page to get personal advise from our equine nutritionists.
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Condition *
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Underweight |
Overweight |
Correct |
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Horse Weight (kg) |
Forage
(kg) |
Concentrates
(kg) |
Forage
(kg) |
Concentrates
(kg) |
Forage
(kg) |
Concentrates
(kg) |
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200 |
5.0 |
1.0 |
3.25 |
0.25 |
4.5 |
0.5 |
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250 |
6.0 |
1.5 |
4.5 |
0.5 |
5.5 |
1.0 |
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300 |
7.0 |
2.0 |
5.25 |
0.75 |
6.0 |
1.25 |
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350 |
8.0 |
2.5 |
6.0 |
1.0 |
7.0 |
1.5 |
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400 |
9.0 |
3.0 |
6.75 |
1.25 |
8.0 |
2.0 |
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450 |
10.0 |
3.5 |
7.5 |
1.5 |
9.0 |
2.5 |
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500 |
11.0 |
4.0 |
8.0 |
2.0 |
9.5 |
3.0 |
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550 |
12.0 |
4.5 |
8.5 |
2.5 |
10.0 |
3.5 |
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600 |
13.0 |
5.0 |
9.0 |
3.0 |
11.0 |
4.0 |
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650 |
14.0 |
5.5 |
9.5 |
3.5 |
12.0 |
4.5 |
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700 |
15.0 |
6.0 |
10.0 |
4.0 |
12.5 |
5.0 |
* There are several ways to monitor the weight and condition of your horse. See our FAQs for more details;
You can calculate your horse's weight using the following formula:-
You will need a measuring tape and a calculator.
Heart girth (cm) 2 x length (cm)
Bodyweight (kg) = _________________________
11877
Length of horse applies to point of shoulder to point of buttock.
* Condition scoring. This should be carried out weekly. Start by feeling the areas on the horse where weight gain or loss is likely to occur such as crest, neck and shoulders; ribs; quarters. Feel these areas, standing to the front, side and rear of the horse where applicable. Give each area a score out of 5 where 1 is very thin (emaciated) and 5 is very obese. A score of 3 would be average. Take into account the work of a horse. For example a show horse should be 'well covered', where as a fit event horse tends to be more on the 'wiry' side.
Finally, stand back and critically assess (not admire!) your horse. Once you have got your 'eye in', you will be able to note slight changes in body condition.
Note the score down and after several weeks you will have a record of weight gain or loss.
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