Determining the right amount of feed for your horse doesn’t have to be guesswork!
The Lowdown
The Equinest’s Horse Feeding Calculator provides personalized recommendations based on your horse’s specific needs. This free online tool calculates daily feed requirements by considering four key factors: horse weight, age category (weanling to senior), activity level (maintenance through intense work) and forage type (hay, pasture, or mixed).
How it Works
The calculator follows standard nutritional guidelines that horses should consume 1.5% to 3% of their body weight daily. Results show minimum and maximum forage amounts plus concentrate recommendations when additional energy is needed. For a 1,000-pound horse in moderate work, this typically means 15-20 pounds of hay daily.
The calculator is particularly helpful for horse owners managing multiple horses with different activity levels, those transitioning between seasons when pasture quality changes, or anyone adjusting feed for growing youngsters or aging seniors.
One Size Never Fits All
While the tool provides evidence-based guidelines, The Equinest emphasizes that individual horses may have unique requirements. The calculator serves as a starting point, with consultation from veterinarians or equine nutritionists recommended for personalized feeding plans.
Why not try it? Visit our Feeding Calculator to determine your horse’s optimal daily nutrition!