As Fed, Dry Matter & Weight Loss Management

This week, we'll define what "as fed" and "dry matter" really mean, and why these terms are important for understanding your horse's forage intake. It's time to take a deep dive into weighing and managing forage intake - not only for horses that need a controlled diet, but also so you are an educated owner with a deeper understanding of what your horse consumes in a day. I'll give examples about how to manage a weight loss diet as well as how to start with maintaining ideal forage intake when a horse is at ideal weight. It will get a little technical this week, but I've got simple examples to walk you through. You may want to keep a pen and paper handy to write down some numbers and follow along, but it's not required and there's no test at the end!