[header] How to feed your horse during show season [title] Feed your horse its regular diet while on the road or at shows. [step] When you are traveling to an event or while at a show, it is important that your horse's diet remains the same. Abruptly switching forage can cause colic and other gastrointestinal issues in horses.
[header] How to feed your horse during show season [title] Feed your horse its regular diet while on the road or at shows. [step] When you are traveling to an event or while at a show, it is important that your horse's diet remains the same. Abruptly switching forage can cause colic and other gastrointestinal issues in horses.
Avoid feeding your horse anything other than your regular diet for about six days after traveling. Increase the 20% to 20% slightly after two days, since your horse is overfed and should be fed at a loss. [substeps] A horse's digestive system is a breeding ground for acidophilus, a bacteria that leaks from the gut. If your horse has high forage levels, or if they drink a lot of water, this could trigger diarrhea. Maintaining dietary consistency is key to your horse's health and performance during show season. [title] Maintain your horse's normal feeding schedule. [title] Make sure your horse is comfortably eating up to four weeks before your show. [step] This will give your horse time to get used to the change in environment and stretch its digestive system.