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Are you keeping the horse as a race horse? Or is he/she now a pleasure horse.

If it is still a race horse then a high protein (14%) sweet feed is recommended. You will want around 7% crude fat and around the same in fiber. Also look at the feed tag for selenium and biotin, you should also have vit A, D and maybe E.

Quantity is another question - I feed my trainers 2 quarts in the morning and another 4-6quarts, depending on body condition in the after noon. This needs to be supplemented with 25lb of hay a day divided between 2 feedings.

If the horse is now a pleasure horse then use a pellet feed with about 10% protean and 5-7% fat. The feed should have all the goodies that the above does. Quantity will depend on body condition and usage. Less than above at night if pleasure horse (3-4q)

If you don't know body condition then consult your vet. I have also consulted my vets when switching feed

If the horse is under 4 years of age you should feed OCD supplement.

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They eat much the same thing as any other horse, the only difference is that they will eat a lot more of it and the quality of the feed may be higher. Typical food stuffs consist of the following:

Hay: Usually a timothy or orchard hay with alfalfa or clover hay added for energy.

Grain/ bagged feed: Some racehorses are fed just oats or a mix of oats and a pelleted feed designed for racehorses. Sometimes just the racehorse pellets are fed.

Supplements: This can consist of many things from muscle builders and weight controls to joint, coat, and hoof supplements or something to prevent ulcers.

Vitamins and minerals: These may be included in the racehorse pellets or added separately to the feed to balance the diet. This also includes salt.

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All horses are vegetarians - they eat plants. A racehorse is used to a diet that is higher in concentrated feeds like grain. They usually eat hays with a high level of nutrient value such as alfalfa. Each horse is different however, and will require specific feed personalized to his needs to stay healthy at the level of activity he's under.

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They have food that gives them a lot of energy like energy cubes or something

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We eat normal food..

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