Feeding directions with hay or pasture. Start with the amounts given for the weight and lifestyle of the horse. After observing the horse for a period of time, the amount fed may be increased or decreased by 10% to obtain the desired body condition and weight.
| Lactating Mare |
Weight of Horse in Pounds |
| | |
600 |
800 |
1,000 |
1,200 |
1,400 |
| Minimum Hay or Equivalent Pasture* |
7.0 |
9.5 |
12.0 |
14.5 |
17.0 |
| Omolene #300® Horse Feed (lbs/day)** |
7.50 |
10.00 |
12.50 |
15.00 |
17.50 |
| Weaned Foal Through Yearling |
Weight of Horse in Pounds |
| | |
300 |
400 |
500 |
600 |
700 |
| Minimum Hay or Equivalent Pasture* |
3.0 |
4.00 |
6.00 |
7.00 |
8.50 |
| Omolene #300® Horse Feed 7.75-10.0(lbs/day)*** |
7.25-7.75 |
7.50-8.50 |
7.00-9.25 |
7.50-9.50 |
7.75-10.00 |
*These recommendations are based on the mare eating the minimum recommended amount of hay per day of 1.2 pounds per 100 pounds of
body weight. If feeding more hay, reduce the feeding rate of Omolene #300
® horse feed by 1 pound for every additional 2 pounds of hay fed.
** Do not feed less than 0.35 pounds per 100 pounds body weight per day.
*** Use lower feeding rate for moderate growth rate and higher feeding rate to support more rapid growth.
Suckling foals: Begin offering feed. Feed 1 pound of Omolene #300
® horse feed per month of age per day. 700-pound weanlings: For horses with expected mature weight of 1,000 pounds or who are 12 months of age, change to Omolene #200
® horse feed and feed as directed.