Horse Feeding and Care Assessment

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of proper horse feeding to maintain peak health. It covers essential rules such as providing clean water, feeding concentrates in small amounts, and ensuring high-quality feed. The tutorial also highlights the need to adjust feeding based on the horse's body type and temperament, and to make dietary changes gradually. Additionally, it advises against feeding concentrates before exercise and stresses the importance of routine in a horse's diet.

Why is it important to have a good understanding of horse feeding?

• To reduce the horse's weight

• To save money on feed

• To make the horse run faster

• To ensure the horse remains in peak condition

What is the most important rule regarding water for horses?

• Provide water only when the horse is thirsty

• Provide clean, fresh drinking water at all times

• Provide flavored water

• Provide water only during meals

How much water can a horse drink on a normal day?

• Up to 25 liters

• Up to 18 liters

• Up to 5 liters

• Up to 10 liters

How should concentrates be fed to horses?

• Mixed with water

• Only when the horse is hungry

• Little and often

• In large amounts once a day

What is the maximum amount of concentrates that should be fed at one time?

• 3 kilograms

• 4 kilograms

• 2 kilograms

• 1 kilogram

Why is it important to use high-quality feed for horses?

• To reduce feeding costs

• To make the horse run faster

• To make the horse's coat shiny

• To prevent digestive issues

How should a horse's diet be adjusted?

• Based on the horse's age

• Based on the horse's body type and temperament

• Based on the horse's color

• Based on the horse's breed

What should you be able to do to assess a horse's body condition?

• Feel the horse's spine

• Feel the horse's ribs but not see them

• See the horse's spine

• See the horse's ribs

How should changes to a horse's diet be made?

• Only during summer

• Only during winter

• Gradually, over a week

• Suddenly, to see immediate results

When should concentrates be fed in relation to exercise?

• 1 to 2 hours before exercise

• After exercise

• Directly before exercise

• During exercise