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    2. MAINTAINING A GOOD DIET

    On average, a horse consumes about 20 pounds of food a day. This includes grazing throughout the day and grain feedings twice a day. In addition, horses can drink up to eight gallons of water daily. It is important to provide them with a regular supply of food to graze at their own pace because they have small stomachs and sensitive digestive systems. Lastly, the type of hay you feed your horse is crucial to their diet. Be sure you are giving them hay of the highest quality. Check the color, smell and leaf-to-stem ratio of the hay. Some horse owners have their hay tested to see if there is the right amount of nutrients. (Petfinder)