Why is the amount and kind of feed changed with a horse's activity level?

Harder work needs more energy from feed.

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  1. Only the color of the feed changes
  2. Harder work needs more energy from feed ✔
  3. Feed never changes with work

Why: A horse's energy needs rise with activity, so feed amount and type are adjusted to match work and breed.

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Answer: Harder work needs more energy from feed. A horse's energy needs rise with activity, so feed amount and type are adjusted to match work and breed.

  1. Scouting America: Horsemanship www.scouting.org/merit-badges/horsemanship
    Explain how to determine what and how much to feed a horse
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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