Planning the Horse's Diet.

Question 1 of 11

1

Typically a horse's diet will be based around his weight

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 2 of 11

1

A normal horse will eat 3 1/2% of its bodyweight

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 3 of 11

1

What else might you consider when planning the horse's diet?

Select one or more of the following:

Temperament
Whether the feed looks nice or not
Condition of the pasture the horse is turned out on
Work that the horse is doing
How quick and easy the feed is to prepare

Explanation

Question 4 of 11

1

When weighing a horse and working out his feed requirements it's simpler to weigh in KG's

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 5 of 11

1

An average 550 KG horse will eat 13 3/4 KG of feed per day

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 6 of 11

1

How much will an average pony weighing 350 KG eat per day?

Select one or more of the following:

8 KG of feed
9 1/4 KG of feed
8 3/4 KG of feed

Explanation

Question 7 of 11

1

If your horse is in light work the diet will need to be split into 80% concentrates and 20% roughage.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 8 of 11

1

What ratio of concentrates to roughage would you choose if the horse was in hard work?

Select one of the following:

60% concentrate to 40% roughage
50 % of each
60% roughage to 40% concentrate

Explanation

Question 9 of 11

1

Which "rule of feeding" would help you to decide how often you feed the horse per day?

Select one of the following:

Stick to a routine
Feed little and often
Don't make any sudden changes to diet

Explanation

Question 10 of 11

1

A section of hay from a small bale weighs approximately

Select one of the following:

2 KG
2 LBS
200 GRAMS

Explanation

Question 11 of 11

1

Coarse mix in a "Stubbs" scoop is heavier than nuts

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Questions for Unit 302, planning the horse's diet.

Planning the Horse's Diet.

Question 1 of 11

Typically a horse's diet will be based around his weight

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 11

A normal horse will eat 3 1/2% of its bodyweight

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 11

What else might you consider when planning the horse's diet?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 11

When weighing a horse and working out his feed requirements it's simpler to weigh in KG's

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 11

An average 550 KG horse will eat 13 3/4 KG of feed per day

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 11

How much will an average pony weighing 350 KG eat per day?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 11

If your horse is in light work the diet will need to be split into 80% concentrates and 20% roughage.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 11

What ratio of concentrates to roughage would you choose if the horse was in hard work?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 11

Which "rule of feeding" would help you to decide how often you feed the horse per day?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 11

A section of hay from a small bale weighs approximately

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 11

Coarse mix in a "Stubbs" scoop is heavier than nuts

Select one of the following:

Explanation