Equine Nutrition: Concentrates

Authors

Karl Hoopes, Utah State UniversityFollow
Patricia Evans
Scott McKendrick

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

7-2-2020

First Page

1

Last Page

2

Abstract

Concentrate (grain) should be considered only as supplements to good quality hay. In general, a mature horse does not require the energy provided by concentrate-type feeds (grains/sweet feeds, pelleted feed, etc.) unless the horse is used for more than light work or in production, such as a lactating mare or a breeding stallion. Too many times horses are overfed rather than underfed. This fact sheet will help horse owners understand the digestive process and the general feeding requirements, including different grains and mixed grains, for their horses.

Recommended Citation

Hoopes, Karl; Evans, Patricia; and McKendrick, Scott, "Equine Nutrition: Concentrates" (2020). All Current Publications. Paper 114.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/114