Roughage:  

• Provide constant access to roughage, also during night time, to stimulate chewing and thereby buffering of the gastric acid.  

• Horses need at least 1,5-2 kg of roughage per 100 kg of bodyweight per day, so 9-15 kg of hay for a 600 kg horse per day. Spread the roughage over the day. 

Meal size: 

• Dividing the daily ration into many small portions 

• At least 3-6 portions per day 

Sugar & starch: 

• Feeding less than 1 g / kg bodyweight of starch per meal 

Teeth condition: 

• Ensure an optimal teeth function by regular dentist checks  

Stress: 

• Avoiding stress as much as possible 

• Ensure daily natural movement 

• Give constant access to roughage 

• Contact with other horses 

Roughage:  

• Avoid feeding hygienically bad quality roughage with mould or toxic plants in it  

• Avoid feeding concentrates before feeding roughage 

Water:

• Never deprive your horse access of fresh and clean drinking water

Sugar & starch: 

• Don't feed to much sugar and starch. An excessive amount of sugar and starch in the diet will disturb the horses intestinal flora. 

Diet changes:

• Avoid switching to a new diet too quickly. Taking at least 7-10 days to introduce the horse to a new diet 

Behaviour:

• Don't ignore any (small) behavioral changes. Always take your horses body language seriously!