Carefully inspect each horse at least twice weekly to discover any injuries and if the horse is losing or gaining body condition. By body-condition scoring each horse monthly, owners will have an idea of the energy adequacy of their feeding program. If you have hays of different quality, it is wise to feed these hays according to the BCS of each horse. Pleasure horses starting the winter with a high BCS can be fed a slightly lower quality hay. Normally, idle pleasure horses do not need legume hays such as alfalfa, clover or lespedeza.
Pleasure horses ridden occasionally.
See other factors listed below. Performing pleasure horses. Feeding will probably require grain and high-quality hay. Stalled horses are often fed grain twice daily, but the amount should be based on the level of performance. If ridden 40 percent less in winter, grain intake could be reduced accordingly.