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Choose the best feed for your horse with the help of Blain’s Farm & Fleet.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

You want only what’s best for your horse. When you’re deciding which horse feed<\/a> to buy, the choices can be overwhelming. With so many types of feeds, how do you choose the right one? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As your animal experts, Blain’s Farm & Fleet is here to help. In order to find the right feed for your horse, there are a few questions you need to answer.<\/p>\n\n\n

1. What’s the<\/strong> age or life stage of your horse?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

The first thing to consider is the age or life stage of your horse. A growing, young horse has different nutritional needs than a senior horse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, the bag of feed will specify which age or life stage it’s intended for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A young horse’s feed is filled with protein and minerals that encourage growth. On the other hand, senior horse feed<\/a> can help with digestion and has a high fiber content.<\/p>\n\n\n

2. Does your horse have any health or medical issues?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

When selecting a feed, keep any health or medical issues in mind. Conditions that can affect a horse’s dietary choices include gastric ulcers, allergies, kidney problems, laminitis, insulin resistance, and Cushing’s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your horse has medical issues, it’s best to work with your veterinarian to come up with a diet plan for their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n

3. How active is your horse?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Choosing the right horse feed can also depend on your horse’s activity level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintenance feed can help your horse maintain their current condition and body weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a breeding horse, nutritional needs can vary. A mare’s reproductive state influences the type of feed she’ll need. A mare and foal feed<\/a> is meant to supplement the mare and her growing foal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A breeding stallion’s condition and weight influence the type of feed he’ll need. A horse that’s on stall rest or free turn out will have different needs than a horse that has a heavy workload.<\/p>\n\n\n

4. What kind of roughage is available for your horse?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Horses that are free to roam in the pasture can get a lot of their nutrition from grass or quality hay. Feed is meant to supplement a diet of roughage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your horse has access to quality roughage, the amount of feed they need will decrease. If your horse is confined to a stall or just can’t access quality grass during the winter months, hay and feed can give them a balanced diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, nutritional needs vary from horse to horse. Working with your veterinarian and local feed supplier<\/a> is the best way to determine the right diet for your horse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet, you’ll find a variety of horse feeds and treats<\/a> for every life stage. For more tips on caring for your horses and other farm animals, visit our Farming Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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