Feeding the ex-racehorse

From track to yard, every ex-racehorse adjusts in its own way to new feed and handling

We all know that the Thoroughbred is often thought of as a tricky character, but, like all breeds, they are individuals and may react differently compared to their peers to any new management and feeding regime.

Feeding the Ex-Racehorse

Before your ex-racehorse arrives, gather as much detail as possible about their previous feed and exercise programme — it’s the key to reading the horse and making gradual, low-stress changes.

These articles – and topics of interest – below on: 'Feeding the Ex-Racehorse' will show you how:

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Feeding the Ex-Racehorse: Maintaining Optimum Body Condition
Feeding the Ex-Racehorse

Feeding the Ex-Racehorse: Maintaining Optimum Body Condition

We are often asked: ‘what is the optimum body condition score for my horse to be in?’

Feeding the Ex-Racehorse: the Importance of Forage
Feeding the Ex-Racehorse

Feeding the Ex-Racehorse: the Importance of Forage

The diet of a racehorse is much lower in forage than leisure and competition horses, and they may not have been turned out to grass for many months.

Feeding the Ex-Racehorse: Feeding for Weight Maintenance
Feeding the Ex-Racehorse

Feeding the Ex-Racehorse: Feeding for Weight Maintenance

The main error that many owners make when feeding a horse fresh out of training is to place them on a horse and pony mix or cube simply because it is low in energy.

Feeding the Ex-Racehorse with Gastric Ulcers
Feeding the Ex-Racehorse

Feeding the Ex-Racehorse with Gastric Ulcers

Due to a lower forage intake and high workload during training, many racehorses may suffer from gastric ulcers at some stage of their life.

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