How much to feed a horse, and what can horses eat? Everything a first-time owner needs to know

Little and often, fibre-focused and balance in the bucket – feeding equines appropriately takes know-how

Horses are trickle feeders, meaning they spend most of their time eating.

In the wild, horses self-administer fibre-rich grass and browse hedges for up to 18 hours per day. But when it comes to domestic equines, who live very different lives from their wild and feral cousins, you might be wondering how much to feed a horse.

Spend five minutes in the horse world, and you’ll find a plethora of opinions on the subject ...