Horse Feeding Quiz

What is the main nutrient for a horse's body?

• Salt

• Sugar

• Water

• Vitamins

What should you provide to a horse before exercise?

• Juice

• Candy

• Ice cream

• Fibre

What is haylage?

• A type of vegetable

• A type of forage

• A type of fruit

• A type of grain

What is a succulent?

• A type of hay

• A type of grass

• Horse safe fruit and vegetables

• A type of grain

What is the purpose of a grazing muzzle?

• To help horses jump higher

• To make horses run faster

• To help horses sleep

• To restrict grass intake

What is the recommended daily forage intake for a horse?

• 10% - 12% of their bodyweight

• 2% - 2.5% of their bodyweight

• 5% - 6% of their bodyweight

• 15% - 20% of their bodyweight

What is a balancer used for?

• To make horses sleep

• To help obtain full vitamin and mineral intake

• To make horses run

• To make horses jump

What is the role of saliva in a horse's digestion?

• To make horses sleepy

• To buffer stomach acids

• To make horses thirsty

• To make horses hungry

What should you do if your horse is overweight?

• Reduce calorie intake

• Increase exercise

• Increase sugar intake

• Give more treats

What is the risk of not providing enough water to a horse?

• Impaction colic

• Increased appetite

• Sleepiness

• Hyperactivity