How good is your equine nutrition knowledge?

If your horse is on a diet, what percentage of their body weight do they need in roughage (hay and/or pasture) per day?

0.5%

1.5%

How big is an average horse's stomach?

7-15 litres

20-25 litres

2-4 litres

15-20 litres

What approximate percentage of an adult horse's diet should be protein? (In light work)

10-12%

5-7%

17-20%

25%

What is the approximate percentage of protein in grass hay?

7-12%

5-10%

10-15%

15-20%

Which of the following are the main minerals that make up 'electrolytes'?

Sodium, chloride, potassium

Sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium

Sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, calcium

Sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, glucose

Which will make your horse feel the warmest?

Hot bran mash

Plain hay

Lucerne hay

Oats

The whole process of ingesting feed, digesting and expelling it takes around...

Do horses need chaff in their diets?

Yes, you must mix a hard feed with chaff

Yes, you must mix supplements with chaff

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