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2. Equine nutrition - Wikipedia

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   Donkeys and mules need less concentrated feed than horses. Like ponies, mules and donkeys are also very hardy and generally need less concentrated feed than horses. Mules need less protein than horses and do best on grass hay with a vitamin and mineral supplement. [45] If mules are fed concentrates, they only need about half of what a horse ...

3. Beet pulp - Wikipedia

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   Beet pulp is usually fed to horses in addition to hay, but occasionally is a replacement for hay when fed to very old horses who can no longer chew properly. [1] A standard ration of beet pulp for horses is usually 2 to 5 pounds (0.9 to 2.3 kg) dry weight.

4. Geriatric horse - Wikipedia

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   Geriatric pony with a lot of white hair on its head. There are several unmistakable signs that indicate a horse may be geriatric. Historically, determining a horse's age through observation was crucial, especially during a time when horses played a vital role in daily life For example, Le Nouveau Parfait Maréchal (18th century) advised observing specific features such as the teeth, tail ...

5. Groom (profession) - Wikipedia

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   A woman grooming a horse's tail. Grooms may be employed in private residences or in professional horse training facilities such as stables, agistment properties and riding academies. The groom(s) usually clean stables (mucking-out), feed, exercise and groom horses.

6. Hard keeper - Wikipedia

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   Whenever a horse is too thin, it is well-advised to have a veterinarian give the horse a thorough examination and recommend the best course of action. The opposite of a hard keeper is an easy keeper ( good doer ); an animal that can live on relatively little food and is prone to obesity and other health problems associated with a too-rich diet.

7. Feedbag - Wikipedia

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   A horse with a bag feeder during the harvest in Cappadocia, Turkey. A feedbag, feed bag, feeding bag, nosebag, or morral, [1] is a bag, filled with fodder, and attached to the head of a horse, enabling it to eat. [2] The main advantages are that only a small amount of the feed is wasted, and it prevents one animal consuming the ration of ...