Equine Nutrition
How much forage does a horse weighing 700 kg need?
How much forage should a horse have if it weighs 700 kg? What concentrate should I add alongside it, and how much?
Answers from HayHay's experts
The minimum recommendation is 1.5 kg dry matter per 100 kg of bodyweight, set to satisfy the horse's need to chew and keep the gut happy. A horse that cannot chew enough may develop stress behaviours and stereotypies such as crib-biting. To advise on exact amounts of feed and minerals, we would need an analysis of your forage.
Malin Connysson
Equine Nutritionist
