Horse Dietary Needs and Care

Rachel, a Tractor Supply team member, provides a comprehensive guide on horse nutrition. She covers the importance of a balanced diet, including forage, grains, and supplements. Rachel emphasizes the need to consider factors like weight, age, and activity level when choosing feeds. She advises consulting a vet for supplements and highlights the importance of regular forage, avoiding overfeeding, and ensuring fresh water. The video concludes with basic horse care tips and encourages viewers to seek help from Tractor Supply team members.

Why is it important to understand each horse's unique dietary needs?

• To reduce their lifespan

• To make them run faster

• To ensure they have a balanced diet

• To make them sleep more

What should make up the majority of a horse's diet?

• Grains

• Forage and high-quality hay

• Pellets

• Mineral supplements

What factors should be considered when determining a horse's dietary needs?

• Color and breed

• Weight, age, activity level, and body condition

• Height and speed

• Temperament and behavior

What is the purpose of some feeds in a horse's diet?

• To provide extra protein and energy

• To replace water

• To make them sleep

• To change their color

Why are grains like oats beneficial for certain horses?

• They make horses taller

• They provide extra energy for young, nursing, pregnant, or competing horses

• They are cheap

• They are easy to store

Before giving vitamins and minerals to a horse, what should you do?

• Consult with a vet or animal nutritionist

• Ask a friend

• Read a book

• Watch a movie

What is a common way to provide electrolytes to horses?

• Through their food

• By placing salt or mineral blocks in their pasture or stall

• By giving them candy

• By letting them swim

What is a key rule in caring for a horse?

• Feed them large meals once a day

• Provide plenty of regular forage

• Keep them indoors all the time

• Let them sleep all day

What can overfeeding a horse lead to?

• Better sleep

• Obesity, laminitis, and colic

• Increased speed

• Improved mood

How much fresh water should a horse have access to daily?

• 20 to 30 gallons

• 50 gallons

• 5 to 15 gallons

• 1 to 3 gallons