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When to Feed Before Riding

When to Feed Before Riding. Break in Work or Training. Anorexia (lack of appetite) Water intake, overwork Disease, injury, teeth, etc. Reduce amount of grain by ½ Ideally start evening before break More than 2-3 d, eliminate grain. Break in Work or Training. Regimen to feed grain again

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When to Feed Before Riding

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  1. When to Feed Before Riding

  2. Break in Work or Training • Anorexia (lack of appetite) • Water intake, overwork • Disease, injury, teeth, etc. • Reduce amount of grain by ½ • Ideally start evening before break • More than 2-3 d, eliminate grain

  3. Break in Work or Training • Regimen to feed grain again • Start at 0.5 lb/day • Increase by no more than 0.5 lb/day • Maximum of 0.5 lb/100 lb BW per feeding • Total no more than ½ of total diet weight

  4. Body Condition Changes • Feed adjusted to maintain proper BCS • Too low BCS – not enough fat • Less energy reserve for prolonged or frequent physical activity • Lower amount muscle glycogen

  5. Body Condition Changes • Too high BCS • Heavier, maintenance higher • Require more feed – produce more heat • Excess fat decreases heat loss • Higher heart rate • Recover more slowly

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