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Take Your Time

Hey everyone. While I’m still sitting and waiting on Hoosier’s future I still have Zeke in work. I took Zeke to MayDaze Horse Trials and did novice. He quickly went on my naughty list. At the ditch, after being great until that point, he dumped me and took off like a man.

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It’s on the Horse Feed Tag – Part 7

Feeding directions are a good place to start. It is very important to understand that feeds are formulated by nutritionists to be fed at specific rates. When the correct amount of feed is provided, the horse consumes the appropriate amount of energy and nutrients. The feeding directions included on the feed tag are specific to a particular feed and should be followed.

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It’s on the Horse Feed Tag – Part 6

What can you learn from a list of ingredients? All of the ingredients in a feed will be listed on the feed tag under the ingredients list. Ingredients are listed in descending order from the greatest amount to least amount. Typically you will find grains and/or fiber sources listed first, because they are included in larger amounts, followed by minerals and vitamins that are added in small quantities.

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