What Do Kentucky Horses Eat?

Horses are herbivores and eat grass and other vegetation; they also consume hay, oats, and other grains, as well as occasional treats like carrots or apples. What do Kentucky Derby horses eat? Their typical diet consists of two to three meals a day of grains. The traditional grain for horses Read more…

Do Race Horses Eat Grass?

Since proper gut function is essential to the health and well-being of the horse, fiber-rich forage should be considered the foundation of a racehorse’s feeding program. Racehorses should be fed 15-20 lb (7-9 kg) per day of clean grass hay such as timothy or oaten hay. What do horses eat Read more…

Will Chicken Litter Hurt Horses?

Kathleen Crandell, Ph. D., senior nutritionist for Kentucky Equine Research, comments, “Poultry litter is generally not recommended for use in fields that horses will be grazing or used for making horse hay because of the increased risk for salmonella contamination. Is chicken litter good fertilizer? Poultry litter is an excellent, Read more…

Can Horses Eat Pig Feed?

However, it is extremely important that horse owners are aware that feeds intended for promoting growth in cattle, chickens and swine may contain ingredients fatal to horses. What feed can horses eat? In simple terms, horses eat grass and hay or haylage, but salt, concentrates and fruits or vegetables can Read more…

Will Fertilizer Hurt A Horse?

While not common in horses, nitrate/nitrite poisoning is serious and can be fatal. Should your horse ingest too much nitrate or nitrite, whether from forages, weeds, fertilizers or contaminated water, they may experience gastrointestinal issues. What fertilizer is best for horse pasture? Potassium sulfate (0-0-50): Potassium sulfate can be applied Read more…