How to Develop a Well-Balanced Horse Feed Ration
A well-balanced horse feed ration is not just a bag of grain or a supplement on top of hay. It is a functional feeding plan built around the horse’s needs for energy, protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and overall gut health. The goal is simple: supply enough digestible energy for work and maintenance without creating too much starch load, digestive upset, or wasted feed cost. Good ration design starts with the horse’s body condition score, workload, age, temperament