| If you are a horse owner then you need to make sure | | | | feed your horse hay because if it is not properly |
| they are fed well and properly taken care of. Feeding | | | | treated it can harm or even kill your animal. |
| your horse is not hard to do but you need to learn | | | | Advice for: Feeding a Horse |
| some facts before you begin. You always wanted a | | | | Make sure that your horse also get plenty of hay |
| sure that you do not over feed your horse because | | | | around three flakes a day is a good amount. If your |
| this can create colic which basically does not allow the | | | | horse is not getting a lot of exercise and starts to gain |
| horse to burp. This can be a major problem because | | | | weight you can cut back on the amount of hay you |
| over time the horse can develop abdominal pain and | | | | give them. It is a good idea to mix the hay with alfalfa |
| cause gas in their digestive system. The best way to | | | | so they get the proper nutrients they need. |
| avoid this from happening is to give your horse food at | | | | Remember that when you are feeding your horse you |
| a regular eating time. | | | | need to give them the right amount of food. If you give |
| How to: Choose Horse Food | | | | too much it can cause colic and create havoc on the |
| It is very important that your horse gets plenty of fiber | | | | digestive system. Make sure that you find the right |
| in their diet. When you buy grain or feed for them | | | | food so they can get the right amount of nutrients |
| make sure you purchase one that has a high fiber | | | | they need in their diet. It is also important that you |
| content. It is also very important that your horse gets | | | | make sure your horse gets plenty of exercise so they |
| plenty of water throughout the day they do not | | | | do not become overweight. |
| become dehydrated. You need to be careful if you | | | | |