I wonder if the idea that horses need an exact feeding schedule was due
to stalled or dry lot horses that have absolutely no feed unless someone gives
it to them having colic problems. Since that whole concept is contrary to their
needs and can sometimes result in their stomachs emptying out if they’re
not fed enough, it is a set-up for colic, along with ulcers, right?
Kathy
Ditto here. Our guys are out on scanty pasture all day, with
access to a round bale. They get their grain/beet pulp every evening
"around" 7 pm.
That means somewhere between 6 and 8 pm.
LOL If we get home late, they might end up waiting till 9 or 9:30 pm
(which doesn't make for happy ponies, but there's not much they can do about it
other than give us dirty looks when we pull in the driveway). No routine
here. Of course, they start gathering hopefully in the vicinity of the
barn around 5 pm, just in case we may
want to feed early that day. Hope springs eternal... :)
