Feeding Recap 1

What nutrient is responsible for growth and repair within the horses body?

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• Water

Why do you need to clean utensils after use?

• You don't

• So you can use them to eat your dinner

• To prevent cross contamination between horses

• All horses should have their own utensils

Answer explanation

What is cross contamination?

These may be drugs or supplements that should not be shared with other horses on the yard or to reduce the chance of spreading illnesses.

Horses are ________ feeders

Where can horse get fibre from in their diet?

• Barley, oats and maize

• Hay, haylage, grass, succulents

• Hay, barley and succulents

• Linseed, haylage and grass

What is a succulent?

• A cereal

• A form of forage

• Flavoured water

• A fibrous fruit or vegetable

Which of these is not a rule of feeding

• Feed little and often

• Do not feed directly before or after exercise

• Feed horses as individuals

• Do not feed just before bedtime

Which nutrient is the primary source of energy for the horse?

• Protein

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

What percentage of fat should a horse be provided if at maintenance or in light work?

• 15%

• 4%

• 6%

• 24%

What are essential Amino acids?

• Amino acids required from the horses diet

• Amino acids synthesised by the horse

• All Amino acids

• Amino acids found in minerals

Which of these are water soluble vitamins?

• Vitamins C&B

• Vitamins C, D & B

• Vitamins A, D, E & K

• Vitamins A, B & C