Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds can not be fed alike. The Quarter Horse has more muscle mass, which requires more definition. Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds are fed the same feed, but the quantities differ. The Thoroughbred does not need to be as heavy. In order to meet these individual needs, the nutrition program must walk a finer line.
Every horse has a personalized nutrition chart.
The horses are reviewed on a regular basis and changes are made according to the results of the assessment. Alfalfa hay and supplements complement this diet. To add some fat to the diet, the farm uses an extruded granular fat product that is very stable. Weanlings don't need to carry extra weight as the extra pounds can play havoc on growing bones, notes Witman. Witman warns about the predilection of sale consignors to get horses too fat.