How Much Protein Should Horse Feed Include?
The proper amount of protein in horse feed depends on the horse’s life stage, workload, body condition, and total diet. For many adult horses on good forage, the answer is often less about adding more protein and more about making sure the diet provides the right amino acids, enough digestible protein, and a well-rounded ration overall. In practical terms, many horses do well with a maintenance ration built around forage, while growing, working, or thin horses may need a mo